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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.
Known for
YoshitsuneSeries • 2005
Moribito: Guardian of the SpiritSeries • 2016
Takeda ShingenSeries • 1988
The Eternal ZeroMovie • 2013
13 AssassinsMovie • 2010
The Face of AnotherMovie • 1966
Azumi 2: Death or LoveMovie • 2005
Horus: Prince of the SunMovie • 1968
GoemonMovie • 2009
The Great KillingMovie • 1964
Adventures of ZatoichiMovie • 1964
Tokyo: The Last MegalopolisMovie • 1988
The InheritanceMovie • 1962
Three Outlaw SamuraiMovie • 1964
Sword of the BeastMovie • 1965
Ninja Kids!!!Movie • 2011
Pistol OperaMovie • 2001