★ 6.5 
Acting
Takuya Kimura
Takuya Kimura is best known for The Swarm, Dead Mount Death Play, Long Vacation and Pride. Takuya Kimura was born on November 13, 1972. Takuya Kimura is 53 years old (born November 13, 1972).
- Born
- November 13, 1972 (53 years old)
- Place of birth
- Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024Believe: A Bridge to YouRiku Kariyama
- 2024New Year's Eve All-Star Sports Festival
- 2023Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo ZeroKimichika Kazama
- 2023Dead Mount Death PlayEmployee (voice)
- 2023The SwarmAito Mifune
- 2022Ten Count to the FutureShogo Kirisawa
- 2020Let me tell your fortune
- 2020KyojoKimichika Kazama（風間 公親）
- 2019La Grande Maison TokyoNatsuki Obana
- 2018Kimura Sa~~n!
- 2018BG: Personal BodyguardAkira Shimazaki
- 2017A Life: A LoveOkita Kazuaki
- 2015I'm HomeIeji Hisashi
- 2014Miyamoto MusashiMiyamoto Musashi
- 2014HERO2014
- 2013Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～Andō Lloyd（安堂 ロイド）/ Reiji Matsushima（沫嶋 黎士）
- 2012PricelessFumio Kindaichi
- 2011AntarcticaTakeshi Kuramochi
- 2010Moon LoversRensuke Hazuki
- 2010SMAPに内緒でドラマ作っちゃいましたSP ~毒トマト殺人事件
- 2009MR.BRAINTsukumo Ryuusuke
- 2008CHANGEKeita Asakura
- 2007The FamilyTeppei Manpyo
- 2007Baby SMAP
- 2005EngineJiro Kanzaki
- 2004PrideHaru Satonaka
- 2003Good Luck!!Hajime Shinkai
- 2003SanTakuMC
- 2002One Million Stars Falling from the SkyRyo Katase （片瀬 涼）
- 2001HeroKohei Kuryu / 久利生公平
- 2000Beautiful LifeShuji Okishima
- 2000Food FightKyutaro the crow (voice)
- 2000Legendary TeacherYoji Mizutani（水谷 庸司）
- 1999Open tonight!
- 1998A Sleeping ForestNaoki Ito
- 1997Love GenerationTeppei Katagiri
- 1997GiftYukio Hayasaka（早坂 由紀夫）
- 1996Long VacationHidetoshi Sena
- 1996SMAP×SMAPHost
- 1996Concerto
- 1995Life is GoodKazuma Ogami（大上 一馬）
- 1994Stay GoldTakeshi Ueda（上田 武志）
- 1994Furuhata NinzaburoIsao Hayashi
- 1993The Ordinary PeopleOsamu Toride
- 1992Who stole my heart
- 1990Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Takuya Kimura been in?
Takuya Kimura is best known for The Swarm, Dead Mount Death Play, Long Vacation and Pride.
When was Takuya Kimura born?
Takuya Kimura was born on November 13, 1972. (Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan)
How old is Takuya Kimura?
Takuya Kimura is 53 years old (born November 13, 1972).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·