Kô Nishimura

Kô Nishimura

Deceased · Born: Jan 25, 1923 · Died: Apr 29, 1997

1970
1968
1967
1960

Personal Details

BornJan 25, 1923 Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Biography

Kô Nishimura, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on January 25, 1923, in the bustling city of Sapporo, which is located in the northernmost island of Hokkaido, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he gained recognition for his captivating performances in a multitude of films, including the critically acclaimed "The Bad Sleep Well" released in 1960, the iconic "Yojimbo" which premiered in 1961, and the gripping "High and Low" that hit the screens in 1963. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on April 29, 1997, in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan.

Career

1974
Razor 3: Who's Got the Gold?
Razor 3: Who's Got the Gold? as Magobei 'Snake' Ohnishi
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk as Old-Bean Seller
1973
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare as Magobei "Snake" Onishi
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood as Priest Dokai
1972
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice as Magobei 'Snake' Onishi
1968
Samaritan Zatoichi
Samaritan Zatoichi as Sôsuke Saruya
1967
Zatoichi Breaks Jail
Zatoichi Breaks Jail as Kyûshiro Suga
1966
The Sword of Doom
The Sword of Doom as Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
The Pornographers
The Pornographers as Sanada / Detective
1965
Red Beard
Red Beard as Chief retainer
1964
Intentions of Murder
Intentions of Murder as Koichi Takahashi
1963
Jûsan-nin no shikaku
Jûsan-nin no shikaku as Kujuro Hirayama
High and Low
High and Low as Third Creditor
1961
Zero no shôten
Zero no shôten as Sotarô Uhara
Yojimbo
Yojimbo as Kuma
1960
Intimidation
Intimidation as Matakichi Nakaike
The Bad Sleep Well
The Bad Sleep Well as Contract Officer Shirai
1958
Ballad of Narayama
Ballad of Narayama as One of the villagers who Teaches Narayama's Manners (uncredited)
1956