Masahiko Nishimura
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Masahiko Nishimura.
Born: December 12, 1960
Place of Birth: Toyama, Japan
Known For
Jaja uma narashi
Ryuichiro's bride, company president Mayumi Kitahara dies, leaving him to take care of her daughter Natsumi. Natsumi moves into Ryuichiro's flat, but he sets to work to be the father she never had.
Byplayers: 100 Days in the Forest of Supporting Actors
Set in "Byplaywood" a large film studio surrounded by forest, far from the city. The story depicts 100 days of turmoil caused by the gathering of serial dramas and movies from various TV stations at once in this remote studio. It is a drama full of battles for ratings between studios, clashes between young, mid-career, and big names, and a heartwarming story of friendship and bonding. Also, the self-deprecation and parodies are enhanced by the fact that the actors play a role of themselves.
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Furuhata Ninzaburo
Furuhata Ninzaburō is a Japanese television series that ran periodically on Fuji Television from 1994 until its final episodes in 2006. It was written by Japanese playwright Kōki Mitani and is often referred to as the Japanese version of Columbo. The series is a police detective drama starring actor Masakazu Tamura as Furuhata Ninzaburo and Masahiko Nishimura as his stereotypically bumbling sidekick, Shintaro Imaizumi. The program aired weekly and featured a guest villain each time, usually a famous talent in Japan. Pop-stars like SMAP, television hosts like Sanma Akashiya and even sports figures like Ichiro Suzuki have been featured on this program. It was one of the most popular television dramas in the history of Japanese television, having spawned several seasons and TV specials.
My Story Is Long
A young man has college and a failed business behind him. Unemployed and planning his next steps he is lodging with is mother, a small business owner. His sister and her family also move in with the two, albeit temporarily. She sees him as a loser and a lush and wants him out. She also whispers in their mother's ear to ask him to leave the house in order to find his own way and begin the rest of his life. She probably has noble intentions, but is she right and will she succeed?
SMAP×SMAP
SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games. These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking. Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.
Awaiting Kirin
After the Onin War, the world is plunged into chaos. Amid this situation, heroes of the warring states begin to emerge in an attempt to unify the country and rule in these turbulent times. In the mid-1540s, there is a young wandering samurai in Mino which is strategically located between the East and West. His name is Akechi Mitsuhide. At this time, there is plenty of internal strife within the Toki clan which rules Mino. Surrounded by the Oda of Owari, the Imagawa of Suruga and the Asakura of Echizen, Mino has constantly faced the risk of invasion. Mitsuhide is pulled into battle and destroys the enemy. His bravery as well as stratagem catches the attention of Saito Toshimasa, the chief retainer of the Toki clan, and he is singled out. This man who is also known as Saito Dosan will go on to takeover the Toki and make Mino his own.
Princess Mononoke
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.
I Want to Be a Shellfish
1944, in the depths of World War II. Toyomatsu Shimizu is a completely typical barber from a remote sea-side town who lives frugally but happily with his wife Fusae and their five-year-old son. Eventually, though, the army beckons and he is drafted. One day an officer on the battle-field orders him to kill a captive U.S. soldier. Although Toyomatsu lacks the spirit to kill the man, and only wounds him in the arm, the victorious U.S. soldiers will not accept this, and Toyomatsu is arrested and tried as a war-criminal. And he receives the cruelest sentence possible...
I Mean, I Want to Say I Like It
Chitose, a former bullied girl who became a talent manager, is put in charge of is a domineering actor who was a bully as a child.
Filmography
as Mr.A
as Nishimura Masao
as Chizuo Hasukabe
as Higashiyama Kazuki
as Akechi Mitsuyasu [Mitsuhide's uncle]
as Chuzaemon Yoshida
as 牧本求
as Shuzo Fujiwara
as Ikee Hidenori
as Sajima Kageyu
as Tadashi Okawara
as Konosuke Hirata
as Atsutada Odaka
as Konosuke Hirata
as (segment “Be Kind To Others”)
as Advisor Kenji
as Konosuke Hirata
as Section Chief Matsushita
as Tetsuo Sawaki
as Advisor Kenji
as Shuji Ohmori
as Kurokawa (voice)
as Koichi Hirayama
as Ujinaga Narita
as Mieko's husband
as Miyashita Kouhei
as Aihara Kenichi
as Sosuke Morita
as Professor Yashikiki
as Yosohachi Nishihisashi
as Toshio Gamou
as Kanai
as Chuji Yaba
as 屋代邦和
as Nemoto
as Keisuke Shikatebukuro
as Kiyoshi Chouno
as Tanioka Hajime
as Akira
as Hidemi Machida
as Tanioka Hajime
as Inspector Megure
as Daijiro Hanada
as Kenichi Minami
as Fuwa Keijiro
as Yao
as Keisuke Shikatebukuro
as Aikawa
as Nonaka-kun (Voice)
as Yoshitake Nobuo
as Shinsuke
as Tamehisa Sakuma
as Shigenori Komoda
as Shintaro Imaizumi
as Tatsuhiko Ushijima
as Detective Tachibana
as Kouroku (voice)
as Assistant photographer
as Skit Guest
as Imaizumi Shintaro
as Mizuhara Noritomo
as 今泉慎太郎
as Business Advisor
as 平賀友一