Masao Shimizu

Masao Shimizu (清水将夫 , Shimizu Masao , 5 October 1908 – 5 October 1975) was a Japanese actor. His wife was actress Yumi Takano. His first starring role in the film was in Momoiro no Yuwaku in 1931. In 1947, he formed the Mingei Theatre Company. Shimizu often worked with Akira Kurosawa. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1931 and 1976.