
Isao Kimura
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Isao Kimura (木村 功 Kimura Isao), also known as Kō Kimura, was a Japanese actor. He appeared in several films directed by Akira Kurosawa. The first was Stray Dog (1949) as Yusa the criminal. Perhaps his most notable collaboration with Kurosawa was in Seven Samurai as the youngest of the samurai, Katsushiro. During his career he also appeared in several films directed by Mikio Naruse as well as appearing in the famous Lone Wolf and Cub film series. In addition to a film career spanning almost thirty years, Kimura founded and directed an acting company which ultimately went bankrupt. He died of esophageal cancer at 57 years old.
Known for

Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Stray Dog'
2002 • Self

Invitation from the Beach
1978 • Toshihiko Kurahashi

My Brother
1976 • Father

Pastoral: To Die in the Country
1974 • Film Critic

Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
1974 • Tsuchigumo Hyoei

Confessions Among Actresses
1971 • Director Nose

Pleasure Resort Troubadour's Song
1970

Fill the Cup with Blood
1969






















































































