Kō Nishimura

Japanese actor (1923-1997)
Person human Q6455065
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Kō Nishimura

Summary

Kō Nishimura is a human[1]. He was born in Sapporo[2]. He was born on January 25, 1923[3]. He died in Kokubunji[4]. He died on April 29, 1997[5]. He worked as an actor[6], seiyū[7], and kamikaze[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (555 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sapporo[2], Kō Nishimura…
  • Kō Nishimura died in Kokubunji[4].
  • Kō Nishimura was born on January 25, 1923[3].
  • Kō Nishimura died on April 29, 1997[5].
  • Kō Nishimura died on April 15, 1997[10].
  • Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[11].
  • Kō Nishimura's father was Makoto Nishimura[12].
  • Kō Nishimura held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Kō Nishimura held citizenship in Empire of Japan[14].
  • Kō Nishimura's professions included actor[6].
  • Kō Nishimura's professions included seiyū[7].
  • Kō Nishimura's professions included kamikaze[8].
  • Kō Nishimura was educated at Nihon University[15].
  • Kō Nishimura received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].
  • Kō Nishimura received the Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor[17].
  • Kō Nishimura is recorded as male[18].
  • Kō Nishimura's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Kō Nishimura's Commons category is recorded as Kō Nishimura[20].
  • Kō Nishimura's family name is recorded as Nishimura[21].
  • Kō Nishimura's given name is recorded as Kou[22].
  • Kō Nishimura's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Kō Nishimura's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '西村晃'}[24].
  • Kō Nishimura's name in kana is recorded as にしむら こう[25].
  • Kō Nishimura's blood type is recorded as Q19831454[26].
  • Kō Nishimura's start of work period is recorded as 1946[27].

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Origins and Family

Kō Nishimura was born in Sapporo[2]. He was born on January 25, 1923[3]. His father was Makoto Nishimura[12].

Education

Kō Nishimura's education included a stint at Nihon University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], seiyū[7], and kamikaze[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[16], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1955[30] and Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor[17], a film award category[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1951[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 29, 1997[5] and April 15, 1997[10]. Kō Nishimura died in Kokubunji[4]. He is buried at Tama Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Kō Nishimura ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (555 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Kō Nishimura born?

Born in Sapporo[2], Kō Nishimura…

Where did Kō Nishimura die?

Kō Nishimura died in Kokubunji[4].

Who were Kō Nishimura's parents?

Kō Nishimura's father was Makoto Nishimura[12].

What did Kō Nishimura do for work?

Kō Nishimura worked as actor[6], seiyū[7], and kamikaze[8].

Where did Kō Nishimura go to school?

Kō Nishimura was educated at Nihon University[15].

What awards did Kō Nishimura receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[16] and Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . KINENOTE movie database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . kotobank.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Kokubunji
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    Award received Medal with Purple Ribbon, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor
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