Biography
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Mikijirō Hira (平 幹二朗 Hira Mikijirō) was a Japanese actor. Starting as a stage actor in the 1950s, he also worked in film and television and was active until the time of his death. From the 1970s he starred in several of Yukio Ninagawa's productions, including an acclaimed role as Macbeth. Described as "Japan's best Shakespearean actor", Hira received several awards throughout his career, including an excellence award at the 2011 National Arts Festival hosted by the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
Character: Holy Teacher
TV • 2016
The Driver
Character: Shigeru Saigo
MOVIE • 2015
The God of Risk
Character: Tokuma Tendo
TV • 2015
Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran
Character:
MOVIE • 2015
The Round Table
Character: Ishita
MOVIE • 2014
The Eternal Zero
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
Nameless Poison
Character: Yoshichika Imada
TV • 2013
Onmitsu Hicho
Character:
MOVIE • 2011
Ninja Kids!!!
Character:
MOVIE • 2011
Tibetan Dog
Character: Adult Tenzin (voice)
MOVIE • 2011
13 Assassins
Character: Lord Doi
MOVIE • 2010
Goemon
Character: Rikyu Sen
MOVIE • 2009
Mission To Kill
Character:
TV • 2009
AIBOU: The Movie
Character: Kimihiko Mikuriya
MOVIE • 2008
Samurai Justice: The Female Bodyguard
Character:
MOVIE • 2006
The Animal Trail
Character: Kota Kito
TV • 2006
Princess Raccoon
Character: Azuchi Momoyama
MOVIE • 2005
Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara
Character:
MOVIE • 2005
Azumi 2: Death or Love
Character: Masayuki Sanada
MOVIE • 2005
Yoshitsune
Character: Goshirakawa Emperor
TV • 2005