Mikijiro Hira

Mikijiro Hira

1933-11-21

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.

Also appears in

13 Assassins

13 Assassins

7.3

The Face of Another

The Face of Another

7.8

Horus: Prince of the Sun

Horus: Prince of the Sun

6.3

Azumi 2: Death or Love

Azumi 2: Death or Love

6.6

Three Outlaw Samurai

Three Outlaw Samurai

7.5

Goemon

Goemon

6.8

The Fighter Pilot

The Fighter Pilot

7.1

Portrait of Chieko

Portrait of Chieko

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Sword of the Beast

Sword of the Beast

7.5

Adventures of Zatoichi

Adventures of Zatoichi

6.7

Tibetan Dog

Tibetan Dog

6.9

Onmitsu Hicho

Onmitsu Hicho

4.0

Genkuro Yoshitsune

Genkuro Yoshitsune

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The Orphan Brother

The Orphan Brother

6.6

Shogunate Secret Ninja

Shogunate Secret Ninja

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The Shape of Night

The Shape of Night

6.6

The Goblin of Mt. Kurama

The Goblin of Mt. Kurama

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Ninja Kids!!!

Ninja Kids!!!

5.8

Amagi Pass

Amagi Pass

6.6

Pistol Opera

Pistol Opera

6.2