Yuzo Shimizu

Shimizu Kinichi

  • Name: Shimizu Kinichi
  • Native name: 清水金一
  • Also Known as: Shimizu Yuuzou, しみず きんいち, 清水雄三
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 5, 1912
  • Died: October 10, 1966
Shimizu Kinichi was a Japanese comedian and film actor born in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan. He began his career at 16 in Tokyo, becoming a disciple of Shimizu Kintaro, a leader in Asakusa Opera. During this period, he took the name Shimizu Kinichi and had a child with actress Mine Rei. After Kintaro's death in 1934, Kinichi joined the revue troupe "Pier Boys" under Yanagida Tadakazu.

In 1935, he joined "Kingdom of Laughter," founded by Furukawa Roppa, and performed at the Asakusa Opera House with Sakai Shunji. He married Shibano Haruko, an Opera House actress, and they had three daughters. By 1940, Shimizu became exclusive to Toho and later joined Yoshimoto Kogyo, forming the "Shinsei Kigeki-za" at Asakusa Kagetsu Theater with Tanaka Minoru.

Known for his poor memory and reliance on ad-libs, Shimizu faced legal issues, resulting in a suspension from Kinryukan. Despite World War II's worsening conditions, he continued performing until June 1945. After Japan's surrender in August 1945, Shimizu reopened "Shinsei Kigeki-za" in Shinjuku, renaming it "Shimizu Kinichi Troupe" in November before disbanding it in May.

In August, he moved to Shochiku and became a freelance actor in 1950, appearing in many Toei Tokyo Studio productions. He divorced Shibano Haruko in 1951 and married actress Asagiri Kyoko. In February 1961, he attempted suicide but later returned to acting, including television work.

On October 10, 1966, Shimizu died from a cerebral hemorrhage following a fall at his home in Yoyogi Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, at 54 years old.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1953 Bofura no Kyoshitsu
Japanese Drama, 1953, 6 eps
(Unknown)
6
Unknown
0.0
1953 Tonda Chushingura
Japanese Drama, 1953, 8 eps
(Unknown)
8
Unknown
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1954 Yajikita
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Kitahachi (Support Role)
Kitahachi
Support Role
0.0
1949 Shimikin no Sports Ou
Japanese Movie, 1949,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1948 Shimikin no Kento Ou
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Main Role)
Main Role
4.0
1948 Shimikin no Oh! Shimin Shokun
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Mimura Kinpachi (Support Role)
Mimura Kinpachi
Support Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
1953 Shukkin 5-bun Mae
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
1953 News Seizohan
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
1953 Honjitsu Elevator Kosho
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
1953 Hotel Sango
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
1953 Himawari Yomawari
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
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  • First Name: Yuzo
  • Family Name: Shimizu
  • Native name: 清水金一
  • Also Known as: Shimizu Yuuzou, しみず きんいち, 清水雄三
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 5, 1912
  • Died: October 10, 1966

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