Shimura Ken
(75 years old)
Born: February 20th, 1950
Place of birth: Higashimurayama (Tokyo)
Death: 2020-03-29
Ken Shimura (志村 けん, Shimura Ken) born 20 February 1950 – 29 March 2020) was a Japanese comedian.
Throughout his comedy career, Shimura was known for his "Bakatono-sama" character, which was unusual among Japanese comedians, in that he could satirize the deeds of powerful figures.
Another popular shtick of Shimura in the same show was "Henna Oji-san" [weirdo uncle] who entertained himself in the company of nubile girls.
Shimura was most famous for starring in Hachiji Da Yo! Zen'in Shugo! wit
Karakterek
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小山田耕三
2020
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Director
2004
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Comedian (playing himself)
1987