Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1972-11-13 (Age: 54)
Place of Birth
Chiba, Chiba, Japan
Takuya Kimura
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.
Filmography (36)
Kyojo Reunion
2026
Kyojo Requiem
2026
Tokyo Taxi
2025
Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special
2025
Grande Maison Paris
2024
Grande Maison Tokyo Special
2024
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
2024
The Boy and the Heron
2023
THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY
2023
Next Destination: Live Tour 2022
2022
Masquerade Night
2021
Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur
2020
Go with the Flow: Live Tour
2020
Masquerade Hotel
2019
