Shiro Kishibe
Biography
Shiro Kishibe was a Japanese actor born in Kyoto on June 7, 1949, and he passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of seventy-one. Before his acting career, he worked as a guitarist and vocalist for a Japanese band named The Tigers. As an actor, he played the role of Sandy in the production Monkey. He has an elder brother named Ittoku Kishibe, who is also an actor as well as a leader and bassist for The Tigers. Kishibe was known for his work in acting and accumulated thirty-seven known credits.
Career overview
Shiro Kishibe was a Japanese actor born in Kyoto on June 7, 1949. Before beginning his career in acting, Kishibe worked as a guitarist and vocalist for a Japanese band named The Tigers. He later became known for playing the role of Sandy in the production titled Monkey.
During his career, Kishibe accumulated thirty-seven known credits in the acting field. His personal background includes an elder brother named Ittoku Kishibe, who also pursued a career in acting and served as a leader and bassist for The Tigers.
Shiro Kishibe passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of seventy-one.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- The Black Swindler (2008) as Mikimoto
- The Black Swindler (2006) as Mikimoto
- Train Man (2005) as Tsuneo Yamada
- Iden & Tity (2003)
- Whisper of the Heart (1995) as (voice)
- Marriage Begins With A Lie (1993) as Yoshimoto Masaaki
- New I’m a Man! Aim! Japan’s Best Salaryman (1990)
- Only 5 Grams (1988) as Otsuka
- Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8 (1988)
- Hachiko (1987) as Customer
- Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 6 (1987)
- Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 7 (1987)
- Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 5 (1986)
- Karate Cop 2 (1983)
- Aiko 16-sai (1983) as Yutaka Hashimoto
- Hariko no tora (1983)
- Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete (1983) as どくとるマンボウ (voice)
- Ekisutora (1982)
- Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981) as Monmoth nishi
- Kanebo Human Special: Pediatric Ward - Her devoted love saved Taro's soul (1980)
- Tomorrow's Joe The Movie (1980) as Mommoth Nishi (voice)
- Nutcracker Fantasy (1979) as Fat Mouse (voice)
- Monkey (1978) as Sandy
- Ningen no Shōmei (1978)
- Inside the Storm of Love (1978)
- Pink Tush Girl (1978) as Matsumoto
- Nemuremitsu (1976)
- The Rugby Star (1976)
- 喜劇 大誘拐 (1976)
- Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters (1974) as Joji Matsumoto
- Mr. Mutsugoro’s Happy Marriage (1974)
- Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973) as Ruffian
- Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari (1973)
- Beyond the Rainbow (1972) as Hakke
- 時間ですよ (1970) as 健の友達
- The Tigers - Hi! London (1969) as Shiro
- 白昼の死角(TV)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shiro Kishibe best known for?
Shiro Kishibe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Black Swindler (2006), Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987), Whisper of the Heart (1995), Hachiko (1987).
When and where was Shiro Kishibe born?
Shiro Kishibe was born on June 7, 1949 in Kyoto, Japan. They passed away on August 28, 2020.
How many credits does Shiro Kishibe have?
Shiro Kishibe has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2008.
What is Shiro Kishibe's background in cinema and television?
Shiro Kishibe was a Japanese actor born in Kyoto on June 7, 1949, and he passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of seventy-one. Before his acting career, he worked as a guitarist and vocalist for a Japanese band named The Tigers. As an actor, he played the role of Sandy in the production Monkey. He has an elder bro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tomorrow's Joe The Movie (1980) as Mommoth Nishi (voice) — aged about 31
- Monkey (1978) as Sandy — aged about 29
- Whisper of the Heart (1995) as (voice) — aged about 46
- Hachiko (1987) as Customer — aged about 38
- Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981) as Monmoth nishi — aged about 32
- The Black Swindler (2006) as Mikimoto — aged about 57
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