Shinichi Himori (日守新一, Himori Shin'ichi, 10 January 1907 â€"
12 September 1959), born Kazuo Moriyama (守山一雄, Moriyama
Kazuo), was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than seventy
films from 1925 to 1959.Born in Tokyo, Himori entered the Shochiku
studios in 1924 and, after starting out in side roles, became a
leading player, particularly specializing in realistic films after the
coming of sound. With his starring role in YasujirÅ Ozu's The Only
Son as the best example, he was often featured in films by famous
directors for his earnest acting that smelled of reality. He became a
by player after the war, but died of a heart attack in 1959. Shochiku
honored him with a company funeral.
12 September 1959), born Kazuo Moriyama (守山一雄, Moriyama
Kazuo), was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than seventy
films from 1925 to 1959.Born in Tokyo, Himori entered the Shochiku
studios in 1924 and, after starting out in side roles, became a
leading player, particularly specializing in realistic films after the
coming of sound. With his starring role in YasujirÅ Ozu's The Only
Son as the best example, he was often featured in films by famous
directors for his earnest acting that smelled of reality. He became a
by player after the war, but died of a heart attack in 1959. Shochiku
honored him with a company funeral.
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