Takuya Kimura
Japanese actor, singer, and cultural icon celebrated as the King of Ratings and a beloved former member of SMAP.
Takuya Kimura - Personal Information
- Name: Takuya Kimura
- Date of Birth: November 13, 1972
- Place of Birth: Chiba, Chiba, Japan
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Creator
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.
Selected Filmography
A look at Takuya Kimura's most recent screen appearances across film and television.
- Kyojo Reunion (2026) as Kimichika Kazama
- Kyojo Requiem (2026) as Kimichika Kazama
- Tokyo Taxi (2025) as Koji Usami
- Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special (2025)
- New Year's Eve All-Star Sports Festival (TV - 2024)
- Grande Maison Paris (2024) as Natsuki Obana
- Grande Maison Tokyo Special (2024) as Obana Natsuki
- Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron (2024) as Self
- Believe: A Bridge to You (TV - 2024) as Riku Kariyama
- The Boy and the Heron (2023) as Shoichi Maki (voice)
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