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Takuya Kimura

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Takuya Kimura

Born Nov 13, 1972 · 53 years83 titles 38 movies · 45 TV
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Biography

Takuya Kimura (Japanese: 木村 拓哉, Hepburn: Kimura Takuya, born November 13, 1972) is a Japanese actor, singer, and radio personality. He is regarded as a Japanese icon after achieving success as an actor. He was also a popular member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy bands in Asia. A 1996 television drama series, Long Vacation, in which he landed his first lead role, became a massive success, creating a phrase called the "Lon-bake phenomenon". He was given the title, "The King of Ratings", as his subsequent television series continued to generate high ratings and each show became a social phenomenon as it aired. Five of his works are ranked in the 10 best-viewed TV drama series in Japan, the highest of which is his 2001 drama series, Hero. He also starred in blockbuster films, including Love and Honor (2006), Hero (2007) and Howl's Moving Castle (as a voice actor, 2004). Kimura is also known for his work in the video games Judgment and Lost Judgment, portraying Takayuki Yagami.

Also known as

기무라 타쿠야 · 木村拓哉 · تاکویا کیمورا · Kimutaku

Born

Nov 13, 1972

Chiba, Chiba, Japan

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Roles across career

Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).

83

Acting credits

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Writing

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Career timeline

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