Takuya Kimura - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 13, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Tokyo, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Takuya Kimura's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Member of SMAP, prominent Japanese television drama actor, and film star. |
Intro
Takuya Kimura is a Japanese actor, singer, and radio personality who rose to fame as a member of the boy band SMAP, one of Japan's most successful music groups. He later became a highly sought-after actor, starring in numerous popular television dramas and films. Kimura is widely regarded as one of Japan's biggest celebrities, often credited with contributing to the 'Kimutaku phenomenon' due to his immense popularity across various media.
Early Life & Background
Takuya Kimura was born in Tokyo, Japan, and grew up in Chiba Prefecture. He joined Johnny & Associates as a teenager and became a member of SMAP in 1988, which would launch his career as both a musical artist and later as an actor.
Career Highlights
- Member of SMAP, one of Japan's best-selling boy bands.
- Lead roles in groundbreaking TV dramas such as 'Long Vacation,' 'Love Generation,' 'Hero', and 'Priceless.'
- Success as a film actor, including performances in 'Love and Honor' and '2046.'
- Notable work as a voice actor, including voicing Howl in Studio Ghibli's 'Howl's Moving Castle.'
- Renowned for the 'Kimutaku phenomenon,' representing trendsetting influence in Japanese pop culture.
Trivia
- Often called 'Kimutaku,' a portmanteau of his name.
- Voiced the main character in the video games 'Judgment' and its sequel.
- Married to singer Shizuka Kudo.
FAQs
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Takuya Kimura is 53 years old.
Takuya Kimura was born the 13 November 1972.
Tokyo, Japan.
On His Birth-Day
About November 13th, 1972, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 13th, 1972 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash
- #1 UK song: Clair by Gilbert O'Sullivan
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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