Nobuaki Shimamoto is a well-known Japanese actor who was born on December 24, 1972. He was born in Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan. He is an actor who got popular due to his acting skills and talent. And began his acting journey at a very young age in his 20s. He is also often called Shimmy in Australia.

He is recognized as one of the best actors in Japan. He left his family when he was just 15 years old. There is still a lot more to know about this versatile star, hence we have gathered a bunch of interesting facts that you may find fascinating about him. 

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Nobuaki Shimamoto

1. Owns A Website

When it comes to updating his fans about his personal life, he does it with his social media handles. He also owns a website of his own through which he posts updates regarding himself ^[1] 

2. Met A Restaurant Owner

At the start of his life journey when he left his parents, he became homeless and couldn’t find a job. But he met a restaurant owner who provided him with employment. 

3. Besides Being An Actor

As we mentioned before, he is a great actor by profession but besides being an actor he is also a very amazing filmmaker. Nobuaki Shimamoto is mainly popular due to his filmmaking. 

4. First Hollywood Film

When he moved to Sydney, he met some filmmakers who encouraged him to film and he made his first Hollywood film which was a short film in the year 2004.

5. Best Known For 

Nobuaki Shimamoto is a very well-known and popular actor and filmmaker from Japan who is famous for his several blockbuster films. He is best known for Railway Man (2012), Unbroken(2013), and Abandoned (2014). ^[2] 

6. Love to  Meet Bruce Nahin

In one of his Instagram posts, he shared a picture of himself with Mr. Bruce Nahin who is also a very popular film producer. He wrote that he always feels nice meeting him.

7. Obsessed With Beaches

There is no doubt that he has a keen interest in the acting field but besides that, he has some other interests as well. He is obsessed with beaches a lot and loves to visit beaches frequently. 

8. Loves Clicking Pictures

Nobuaki Shimamoto loves to take pictures either of himself or any other place or thing. His Instagram feed is full of random pictures. ^[3]