was a Japanese comedian, television actor and

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. He starred in the 1961

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drama ''Wakai Kisetsu'', as well as the series ''Hatoko no Umi''. He originated the voice of Don Gabacho in the puppet show ''Hyokkori Hyoutanjima''.

Biography

Fujimura was born in Tokyo. As a comedian, he gained popularity for his "fake foreign language" act. He died in 1982 of

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. In later life, his hometown was

Kanda, Tokyo is an area in northeastern Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It encompasses about thirty neighborhoods. Kanda was a ward prior to 1947. When the 35 Special wards of Tokyo, wards of Tokyo were reorganized into 23, it was merged with Kojimachi to form the ...

Filmography

Films

*'' Harenchi Gakuen'' *'' Lupin III: Strange Pychokinetic Strategy'' (Superintendent)

TV Drama

*'' I Am a Cat'' *'' G-Men '75'' *'' Shin Zatoichi'' *'' Mito Kōmon'' *'' Saiyuki II''

Puppet Shows

*'' Hyokkori Hyoutanjima'' (Don Gervacio) *''Sky City 008'' (Wise man)

Anime

*'' Cyborg 009'' 1960s films (006/Chang Changku) *'' Anderson Monogatari'' (Inspector) *'' Nutcracker Fantasy'' (French Noble)

Other

*Appeared at the 16th and 24th ''

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References

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* 1934 births 1982 deaths Male voice actors from Tokyo People from Chiyoda, Tokyo 20th-century Japanese male actors {{Comedian-stub