
Takuya Kimura
Acting
Born: November 13, 1972
Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
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.
Also Known As
- 기무라 타쿠야
- 木村拓哉
- تاکویا کیمورا
Known For

September 09, 2004

July 14, 2023

October 29, 2004

April 29, 2017

August 14, 2009

December 01, 2010

March 06, 2023

December 01, 2006

May 14, 2009

April 11, 2023

August 07, 2020

March 21, 2019