Ichirō Shimizu

Biography

Ichirō Shimizu was a Japanese actor born on November 25, 1899, in Tokyo. He began his career with the New Stage Theatre and later joined松竹蒲田撮影所, where he appeared in notable films such as "近代女房改造" and "民族の叫び". After transitioning to Japan's major film studios, including 日活 and 東宝, Shimizu continued to act until his death on July 27, 1988, at the age of 88. He also worked as a long-time performer of traditional Japanese music.