Toshiyuki Nishida

A celebrated Japanese actor, Toshiyuki Nishida rises to international fame through his iconic role as Pigsy in the groundbreaking TV series *Monkey*, while earning critical acclaim for his powerful performances in acclaimed domestic films.

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1947

Died

2024

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In short · Acted for six decades — 91 credits.

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Toshiyuki Nishida was a Japanese actor who received critical acclaim for his performances in Japanese cinema. He won two Japanese Academy Awards for Best Actor, for his roles in *The Silk Road* (1988) and *Tsuribaka Nisshi 6* (1993). Additionally, he received the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for *Get Up!* and *Tsuribaka Nisshi 14* (2003). Internationally, he was best known for his portrayal of Pigsy in the TV series *Monkey*.

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