Hiroshi Shimizu

Japanese film director (1903-1966)
Person human Q537232
Hiroshi Shimizu
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Hiroshi Shimizu

Summary

Hiroshi Shimizu is a human[1]. Born in Hamamatsu[2], he… he was born on March 28, 1903[3]. He died in Kyoto[4]. He died on June 23, 1966[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hiroshi Shimizu was born in Hamamatsu[2].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu died in Kyoto[4].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu was born on March 28, 1903[3].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu died on June 23, 1966[5].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu was married to Kinuyo Tanaka[10].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu held citizenship in Empire of Japan[11].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[13].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu worked as a film director[6].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's professions included director[8].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's education included a stint at Hokkaido University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Hiroshi Shimizu is Mr. Thank You[15].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu is recorded as male[16].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's Commons category is recorded as Hiroshi Shimizu[18].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's family name is recorded as Shimizu[20].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's given name is recorded as Hiroshi[21].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's Commons Creator page is recorded as Hiroshi Shimizu[24].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's name in native language is recorded as 清水宏[25].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's name in kana is recorded as しみず ひろし[26].
  • Hiroshi Shimizu's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Hiroshi Shimizu[27].

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Origins and Family

Hiroshi Shimizu's place of birth was Hamamatsu[2]. He was born on March 28, 1903[3]. He is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[13].

Education

Hiroshi Shimizu's education included a stint at Hokkaido University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hiroshi Shimizu is Mr. Thank You[15].

Personal Life

Among Hiroshi Shimizu's spouses was Kinuyo Tanaka[10].

Death and Burial

Hiroshi Shimizu died on June 23, 1966[5]. He died in Kyoto[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].

Why It Matters

Hiroshi Shimizu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hiroshi Shimizu born?

Hiroshi Shimizu's place of birth was Hamamatsu[2].

Where did Hiroshi Shimizu die?

Hiroshi Shimizu died in Kyoto[4].

Who was Hiroshi Shimizu married to?

Hiroshi Shimizu's spouses include Kinuyo Tanaka[10].

What did Hiroshi Shimizu do for work?

Hiroshi Shimizu worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8].

Where did Hiroshi Shimizu go to school?

Hiroshi Shimizu was educated at Hokkaido University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 826330
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → E74E-5DD2-0B13-5B0D-D6B5
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  3. 10w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Douban personage id → 27354074
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  4. 11w ago · Malvoört · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Mr. Thank You
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  5. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 56215
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  6. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Hiroshi
    Spouse → Kinuyo Tanaka
    Family name → Shimizu
    Country of citizenship → Empire of Japan, Japan
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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