Kōji Shimizu
Biography
Kōji Shimizu is a Japanese actor born on February 11, 1944, in Kyoto City, Japan. He rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with notable roles in various TV dramas, including "Musashi" (2019), "Dark Room" (1983), and "Mandara" (1971). Shimizu has worked extensively in theater, including co-founding the Free Drama Troupe, and has been a regular collaborator with director Kon Ichikawa. He is known for his versatility as an actor.