Shigeru Joshima
| Shigeru Joshima | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 城島 茂 |
| Born | November 17, 1970 |
| Origin | Yamatokōriyama, Nara, Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | Tokio |
Shigeru Joshima (城島 茂 Jōshima Shigeru, born November 17, 1970) is a Japanese musician and actor.[1][2] He is the leader and main guitarist of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.
Career
As an artist
Prior to debuting with Tokio, Joshima was a backup-dancer for various Johnny's Entertainment boy bands at the time.[3] He also formed temporary music units during that time, such as the Joshima Band with other to-be Tokio members. In 1990 he became the leader and guitarist of Tokio, but it wasn't until 1994 that the band debuted.[3]
As an actor
Joshima has had parts in various dramas since 1989. One of his first roles ever was as a supporting cast member in the show Gomendou Kakemasu, where he acted alongside Kazuya Takahashi of Otokogumi and Naoto Endou of former Johnny's band Ninja.[4] He has also hosted Ai no Apron and Leader's How-To Book, Brain Power Expedition Quiz! Homunculus with fellow member Taichi Kokubun, and with other Tokio members, hosted Gachinko!, The Tetsuwan Dash, Mentore G, and 5LDK.[2]
Filmography
| Year/s | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | D×D | TV | Tomoya Nagase and Tatsuya Yamaguchi also acted in this drama | |
| Hagure Keiji Junjoha | TV | Seasons 10 and 11 (1997–1998) | ||
| 1999 | Makasete Darling | TV | ||
| Tenshi no Oshigoto | TV | |||
| Shin Oretachi no Tabi | TV | |||
| 2002 | Engimono | TV | Dr. Hirune | Black Handkerchief series, co-starred with Tatsuya Yamaguchi |
| 2003 | Manhattan Love Story | TV | ||
| 2004 | Gekidan Engimono | TV | Automatic specials only | |
| 2006 | Imo Tako Nankin | TV | Tokiuchi Hanaoka | |
| 2007 | Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Fall Special | TV | Hamaguchi Naoki | Vending Machine Man/Jihanki Otoko(自販機男) segment |
| 2009 | Ketsuekigatabetsu Onna ga Kekkon Suru Hoho | TV | Hitoshi Gondawara | |
| 0 Goshitsu no Kyaku | TV | Episodes 4 and 5 | ||
References
- ↑ "Johnny's Net Tokio Profiles" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-11-26.
- 1 2 "Shigeru Joshima on IMDB". Retrieved 2009-11-26.
- 1 2 "TOKIO - artists - JaME U.S.A.". Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ↑ "Potato 1989, September Issue, Page 23". 学研パブリッシング. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
