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
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
Title | Rating |
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Bofura no Kyoshitsu
Japanese Drama, 1953, 6 eps
(Unknown)
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0.0
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Tonda Chushingura
Japanese Drama, 1953, 8 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
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Movie
Title | Rating |
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Yajikita
Japanese Movie, 1954,
Kitahachi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
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Shimikin no Sports Ou
Japanese Movie, 1949,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Shimikin no Kento Ou
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Shimikin no Oh! Shimin Shokun
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Mimura Kinpachi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
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Shukkin 5-bun Mae
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
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News Seizohan
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
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Honjitsu Elevator Kosho
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
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Hotel Sango
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
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Himawari Yomawari
Japanese Special, 1953, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
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