Shin Shimizu

Shin Shimizu (Japanese: 清水伸) is a Japanese actor known for his prolific work in supporting roles across Japanese cinema, television series, and streaming platforms. Throughout his career, he has appeared in numerous high-profile film and television productions, establishing a recognizable presence as a character actor.

Career

Shimizu has built a diverse body of work spanning various genres, ranging from suspense and crime dramas to biographical and comedic television series. He is frequently cast in supporting and guest roles in major commercial films and broadcast television productions in Japan.

Film Appearances

Among his most notable early cinematic credits are his appearances as Detective Kenzo Mogi in the film adaptations Death Note (2006) and Death Note: The Last Name (2006). His subsequent film credits include roles in Fly With The Gold (2012), In the Hero (2014), Birthday Card (2016), Yurigokoro (2017), and the comedy Not Quite Dead Yet (2020).

Television and Streaming Work

Shimizu's television career includes a wide array of credits across major Japanese networks such as NHK, TV Tokyo, TBS, Fuji TV, and TV Asahi, as well as international streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Notable television and streaming projects featuring Shimizu include the historical NHK drama Sanadamaru (2016), the Netflix series The Days (2023) and Tokyo Swindlers (2024), and various recurring or guest roles in serial dramas such as Themis' Uncertain Court (2026).