Hidetoshi Nishijima (actor) facts for kids
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Hidetoshi Nishijima
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Nishijima at the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival
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| Born | March 29, 1971 |
| Education | Yokohama National University |
| Occupation | Actor model |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Hidetoshi Nishijima (Japanese: 西島 秀俊, Hepburn: Nishijima Hidetoshi, born March 29, 1971) is a famous Japanese actor and model. He is known as one of Japan's top actors. He has starred in many different types of movies. These include exciting science fiction films like Shin Ultraman (2022) and smaller, artistic films like Dolls (2002).
Hidetoshi Nishijima became famous around the world for his main role in the 2021 film Drive My Car. His acting in this movie was highly praised. He even won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actor for his work in the film.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Hidetoshi Nishijima became interested in watching movies when he was a child. His father helped him discover this love for films.
He first wanted to work behind the scenes as a film crew member. But while he was in college, a friend encouraged him to try out for an acting role. He passed the audition and decided to become an actor instead.
Acting Career Highlights
Nishijima started his acting journey in 1992. His first role was in a TV detective show called Hagure Keiji Junjōha.
In 1993, he became well-known for his role in the very popular TV series Asunaro Hakusho. He acted alongside Takuya Kimura in this show. People noticed Nishijima's great acting and good looks.
In the late 1990s, Nishijima was a popular young actor in TV shows. However, he decided to leave his big talent agency. He wanted to focus on making movies instead. Because of this, he did not appear on regular TV from 1998 to 2002.
First Main Roles and Awards
Nishijima got his first main role in a film in 1998. It was in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's movie License to Live, where he acted with Kōji Yakusho. He won the Best Actor award at the Japan Film Professional Awards for this film.
In 2002, he caught attention again when famous director Takeshi Kitano chose him for the main role in Dolls. This movie was a very important moment in his career.
In 2009, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Yokohama Film Festival. This was for his role as a unique character in the film Vacation.
Return to Television and Growing Fame
While becoming a successful film actor, Nishijima also started acting in TV shows again.
In the 2010s, Hidetoshi Nishijima became one of the most popular actors in Japan. He starred in many hit TV series. Some of these popular shows include General Rouge no Gaisen, Strawberry Night, Yae's Sakura, and MOZU.
In 2011, he had his first starring role with Korean actress Kim Tae-hee. This was in the TV series Boku to Star no 99 Nichi. It was a romantic comedy about an actress and her bodyguard.
Nishijima also played the main role in Amir Naderi's 2011 film Cut. His acting in this movie was highly praised by film critics.
Voice Acting and International Recognition
Nishijima has also lent his voice to animated films. He voiced Kiro Honjo in Hayao Miyazaki's famous 2013 animated film The Wind Rises. He also dubbed the voices for characters like Colin Farrell in Dumbo and Detective Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) in Pokémon Detective Pikachu. He also played Kotaro Minami in the updated 1987 Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Black Sun.
In 2017, Nishijima became the first Japanese man to model for Giorgio Armani's Made-to-Measure clothing line.
In 2019, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 42nd Japan Academy Film Prize. This was for his performance in Samurai's Promise.
In 2021, Nishijima starred in Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film Drive My Car. His acting was greatly admired. The New York Times even named him one of the "Best Actors of 2021". For this film, he won several awards, including:
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor
- Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor
- Japan Academy Film Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
In June 2022, Hidetoshi Nishijima was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is the group that gives out the Academy Awards (Oscars).
Selected Film and Television Roles
Hidetoshi Nishijima has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Films
- 1998: License to Live as Yutaka (Lead role)
- 2002: Dolls as Matsumoto
- 2004: Casshern as Lieutenant Colonel Kamijo
- 2005: Loft as Koichi Kijima
- 2011: Cut as Shuji (Lead role)
- 2013: The Wind Rises as Kiro Honjo (voice)
- 2015: Mozu as Naotake Kuraki (Lead role)
- 2016: Creepy as Takakura (Lead role)
- 2019: Aircraft Carrier Ibuki as Ryōta Akitsu (Lead role)
- 2021: Drive My Car as Yūsuke Kafuku (Lead role)
- 2022: Shin Ultraman as Kimio Tamura
- 2023: Kubi as Akechi Mitsuhide
Television Shows
- 1993: Asunaro Hakusho as Junichiro Matsuoka
- 2006: Unfair as Ichiro Sezaki
- 2010: General Rouge no Gaisen as Koichi Hayami
- 2011: Boku to Star no 99 Nichi as Kohei Namiki (Lead role)
- 2012: Strawberry Night as Kazuo Kikuta
- 2013: Yae's Sakura as Yamamoto Kakuma (a Taiga drama, which is a historical drama series)
- 2016: Daddy Sister as Takezō Kohashi (an Asadora, a morning drama series)
- 2019–2023: What Did You Eat Yesterday? as Shiro Kakei (Lead role; 2 seasons)
- 222: Kamen Rider Black Sun as Kōtarō Minami / Kamen Rider Black Sun (Lead role)
Awards and Nominations
Hidetoshi Nishijima has won many awards for his acting. Here are some of them:
- 2000: Won Best Actor at the 9th Japan Film Professional Awards for License to Live.
- 2006: Won Best Actor at the 15th Japan Film Professional Awards for Kikyō, Sayonara Midori-chan, and Ame Yori Setsunaku.
- 2009: Won Best Supporting Actor at the 30th Yokohama Film Festival for Vacation, Tokyo Rendezvous, and Over the Hilltop.
- 2012: Won Best Actor at the 26th Takasaki Film Festival and the 21st Japan Film Professional Awards for Cut.
- 2021: Won Best Actor at the 42nd Boston Society of Film Critics Awards and the 34th Nikkan Sports Film Award for Drive My Car.
- 2022: Won Best Actor at the 35th Takasaki Film Festival, the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize, and the 2021 National Society of Film Critics Awards for Drive My Car.
Images for kids
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Nishijima at the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival
See also
In Spanish: Hidetoshi Nishijima para niños
