Kiyoshi Nishikawa

is a Japanese comedian, actor, and former politician.

Comedy career Nishikawa trained to be a comedian under Kin Ishii, and became a student at Yoshimoto Shinkigeki (a comedy troupe run by Yoshimoto Kogyo) in 1964. In 1966, he formed a manzai duo with Yasushi Yokoyama, and rose to fame, The pair won the Kamigata Manzai Grand Prize three times in 1970, 1977, and 1980.

Political career Nishikawa served in Japan's House of Councillors for three terms between 1986 and 2004 as an independent, representing the Osaka district. Nishikawa resumed his entertainment career after 2004.

Personal life Nishikawa's wife is Helen Nishikawa. They married in 1967 when she was a top actress in Yoshimoto Shinkigeki and he still an up-and-coming comedian.

Filmography

Film The 47 Ronin in Debt (2019)

Television Massan (NHK, 2014–15) Warotenka (NHK, 2017–18)

Honours Person of Cultural Merit (2020)