About Masami Shimojō
Lived 1915 – 2004 (aged 88). Masami Shimojō was a Japanese actor.
was a Japanese film and stage actor. He appeared in more than 100 films.
Career Hoping to become a film director, Shimojō traveled to Tokyo in 1935 but ended up joining a theater troupe, debuting on stage in 1936. He made his film debut in 1940, but continued on stage well after World War II, primarily as a member of Gekidan Mingei. He was most known, however, for playing the uncle of Torajiro Kuruma in the long-running Otoko wa Tsurai yo series.
Selected filmography
Film
Television Year Title Role Notes 1963 Hana no Shōgai Miura Hokuan Taiga drama 1972 Shin Heike Monogatari Fujiwara no Tokinobu Taiga drama 1979 Fumō Chitai Kagawa
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Masami Shimojō?
Japanese actor
When was Masami Shimojō born?
Masami Shimojō was born on 26 August 1915 in Busan.
When did Masami Shimojō die?
Masami Shimojō died on 25 July 2004 in Tokyo.
What was Masami Shimojō's occupation?
Masami Shimojō was an actor.
What nationality was Masami Shimojō?
Masami Shimojō was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Masami Shimojō. https://biography.guide/masami-shimojo/
MLA: "Masami Shimojō." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/masami-shimojo/.
Chicago: "Masami Shimojō." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/masami-shimojo/.
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