- Born
- Birth nameTakuya Kimura
- Nicknames
- Kimutaku
- Captain
- Takuya
- Takkun
- Height5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
- Takuya Kimura was born on November 13, 1972 in Tokyo, Japan. He is an actor, known for 2046 (2004), Blade of the Immortal (2017) and Love and Honor (2006). He has been married to Shizuka Kudô since 2000. They have two children.
- SpouseShizuka Kudô(2000 - present) (2 children)
- ChildrenKokomiMitsuki Kimura
- One of the most charismatic members of the pop group Smap, he retains favorite status among teen girls and young women even though he is married. (The youth culture in Japan is such that unattached idols are believed to 'belong' to everyone; once the person is married, or 'taken,' their popularity frequently dwindles.)
- In November 1999, he became the first Asian star to become a spokesperson for Levis Jeans Company
- Currently, holds the top three spots for most watched Japanese TV drama of all time, with "Hero", "Beautiful Life" and "Good Luck!" ranked respectively. Each of these three dramas scored a viewership rating of over 30% for its pilot. In addition, he also made Japanese TV drama history, when all 11 episodes of "Hero" received over 30% of viewership.
- Became the first male star to advertise lipsticks for the Kanebo Testimo II range, in February 1996. The brand's sales figures nearly tripled within a single month, since the launch of the campaign.
- Start starring in the movie Bushi no ichibun directed by Yamada Youji now in Japan after 11 years late showed in his last movie.
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