★ HOW OLD IS TAKUYA KIMURA?
Takuya Kimura is 53 years old, born November 13, 1972 in Japan · Scorpio.
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About
Takuya Kimura turned Japanese TV drama into a decade-long ratings phenomenon, earning the title "The King of Ratings". Born November 13, 1972, in Japan, he rose to fame as the lead in Long Vacation (1996), which sparked the "Lon-bake phenomenon" and spawned five top-ten highest-rated TV series in Japanese history. He was also a member of SMAP, one of Asia's best-selling boy bands, and holds the record for 11 Best Actor awards at the Television Drama Academy Awards. A Scorpio, Kimura remains a Japanese cultural icon and sex symbol.
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Biography
Takuya Kimura's career redefined Japanese television. Born November 13, 1972, he is a Japanese actor, singer, and radio personality. His breakthrough came with Long Vacation (1996), where he landed his first lead role; the series became a massive success and created the "Lon-bake phenomenon". The win earned him the title "The King of Ratings" as his subsequent television series continued to generate high ratings and became social phenomena. Five of his most successful television series—Long Vacation (1996), Love Generation (1997), Beautiful Life (2000), Hero (2001), and Good Luck!! (2003)—rank in the top ten highest-rated television series in Japanese history. He has received the Best Actor award at the Television Drama Academy Awards 11 times and holds the record for most wins. Beyond television, he starred in blockbuster films including Love and Honor (2006) and Hero (2007), and voiced the lead character in Howl's Moving Castle (2004). He was also a popular member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy bands in Asia. In the media, he is known as a heartthrob in Japan and a sex symbol, having been voted Japan's sexiest man for 15 years in a row by readers of one magazine. As a Scorpio born in November, his intensity and discipline align with his relentless approach to acting and his sustained cultural dominance. With a Life Path number of 7, Kimura embodies the analytical and reflective qualities that have shaped his nuanced television performances.
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Trivia
- Kimura holds the record for 11 Best Actor awards at the Television Drama Academy Awards, more than any other actor.
- He was voted Japan's sexiest man for 15 years in a row by readers of one magazine.
- He portrayed Takayuki Yagami in the video games Judgment and Lost Judgment.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Takuya Kimura release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Takuya Kimura?
- Takuya Kimura is 53 years old (born November 13, 1972).
- When is Takuya Kimura's birthday?
- Takuya Kimura was born on November 13, 1972.
- What is Takuya Kimura's zodiac sign?
- Takuya Kimura is a Scorpio, born November 13, 1972.
- What is Takuya Kimura's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Takuya Kimura was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Takuya Kimura from?
- Takuya Kimura is from Japan.
- What does Takuya Kimura do?
- Takuya Kimura is a actor.
- Is Takuya Kimura still alive?
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