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Mikijiro Hira
Actor
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.
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Who is Mikijiro Hira?+
Mikijiro Hira was a distinguished Japanese actor who gained acclaim for his extensive work in stage, television, and film, often regarded as one of the country's finest performers of Shakespearean repertoire.
What is Mikijiro Hira known for?+
He is recognized for his powerful screen presence in classic jidaigeki films like 13 Assassins and The Face of Another, as well as his long-standing collaboration with the visionary director Yukio Ninagawa.
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Hira was frequently involved in NHK Taiga dramas and was a pivotal figure in modern Japanese theater through his association with Yukio Ninagawa's stage productions. Follow Mikijiro Hira on Mood.
