Background
Nishimura was born on December 12, 1960 in Toyama, Toyama, Japan.
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Masahiko Nishimura
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Education
While he attended Toyo University to study photography he met Kōki Mitani, a script writer for radio and playwright who aspired to be an actor and who turned his attention to the theatre.
Career
He is best known for his comedic portrayals. They produced the popular play 12 Gentle Japanese, a parody of Reginald Rose"s 12 Angry Men. When 12 Gentle Japanese was adapted to film, Nishimura did not form part of the cast.
In the 1990s the success of the Tokyo Sunshine Boys brought Nishimura parts in television dramas, notably a part in Furikaereba Yatsuga Iru and as the flamboyant Shintaro Imaizumi in Kōki Mitani"s Furuhata Ninzaburo.
The Tokyo Sunshine Boys disbanded in 1998, but most of its actors, including Nishimura, continued to work in television
Achievements
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Best Supporting Actor (Japanese Academy ) for Kōki Mitani Radio no Jikan Best Supporting Actor (Japanese Academy Award) for Juzo Itami Marutai no Onna Popularity Award "Most Popular Performer" for 1997 Blue Ribbon "Best Supporting Actor" Best Supporting Actor at the 22nd Hochi Film Award for Marutai no onna and Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald Kinema Junpo Award.
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Awards
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Academy award; the Best Supporting Actor award Best Supporting Actor (Japanese Academy ) for Kōki Mitani Radio no Jikan Best Supporting Actor (Japanese Academy Award) for Juzo Itami Marutai no Onna Popularity Award "Most Popular Performer" for 1997 Blue Ribbon "Best Supporting Actor" Best Supporting Actor at the 22nd Hochi Film Award for Marutai no onna and Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald Kinema Junpo AwardAcademy award; the Best Supporting Actor award Best Supporting Actor (Japanese Academy ) for Kōki Mitani Radio no Jikan Best Supporting Actor (Japanese Academy Award) for Juzo Itami Marutai no Onna Popularity Award "Most Popular Performer" for 1997 Blue Ribbon "Best Supporting Actor" Best Supporting Actor at the 22nd Hochi Film Award for Marutai no onna and Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald Kinema Junpo Award