Junichi Ishida
| Junichi Ishida | |
|---|---|
 Junichi Ishida with model Mayumi Sada in May 2010 | |
| Native name | 石田 純一 |
| Born |
Tarō Ishida (石田 太郎) 14 January 1954 Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Actor, TV personality |
| Years active | 1979– |
| Agent | Sky Corporation |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Children | Issei, Sumire, Ritarō |
| Website |
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Junichi Ishida (石田 純一 Ishida Jun'ichi, born 14 January 1954 as Tarō Ishida (石田 太郎)) is a Japanese actor and television personality from Tokyo. He is married to professional golfer Riko Higashio.
Biography
Junichi Ishida was born in Tokyo.[1] His father was a foreign correspondent for NHK, and he lived in the U.S. from the age of 3 to 6.[1] He attended Waseda University, but dropped out before graduating.[1]
Ishida has been married three times.[2] He first married while he was a student, fathering a son, Issei Ishida, who became an actor and musician.[3] His second marriage, to Chiaki Matsubara, lasted for 11 years before they divorced in 1999.[2] They had one daughter, Sumire, who became an actress.[3] He was subsequently in a relationship with TV personality Rie Hasegawa, but their 8-year relationship ended in 2004.[2]
In October 2009, Ishida announced his engagement to professional golfer Riko Higashio. They registered their marriage on 12 December 2009.[4] Their first son, Ritarō (理汰郎), was born on 5 November 2012.[3]
Ishida is famous for not wearing socks in public. He claims that this started after he saw Italians not wearing socks while he was in Milan in 1985.[1]
Appearances
Film
- Against (1981)[5]
- Mikan no Taikyoku (1982)[5]
- Shosetsu Yoshida Gakko (1983)[5]
- Ai to Heisei no Iro Otoko (1989)[5]
- The Aurora (2000)[5]
Television
- Marco Polo, (1982-1983) TBS[1]
- The Cowra Breakout (1984)[1]
Books
- Ishida, Junichi (2000). 落ちこぼれのススメ. Japan: Koshinsha. ISBN 978-4877610395.
- Ishida, Junichi (2006). The Day In My Life. Japan: Gentosha Inc. ISBN 978-4344010994.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Betros, Chris (13 May 2009). "Junichi Ishida discusses women, quality of TV programs and why he doesn't wear socks". Japan Today. GPlusMedia Co., Ltd. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Junichi Ishida headed for marriage with golfer Higashio". Tokyograph. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 石田＆理子のベビーは「理汰郎」と命名 [Ishida & Riko's baby named "Ritarō"]. Daily Sports Online (in Japanese). Japan: Daily Sports. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ↑ "Ishida, Higashio married". Tokyograph. 25 February 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ishida, Junichi. "Biography". Official blog (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 February 2013.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Sky Corporation agency profile
- Junichi Ishida on IMDb