Director 1969 - 2026

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Yoshihiro Nishimura (1 April 1969 — 25 May 2026) was a Japanese film director, special effects and makeup effects artist, and a screenwriter who has worked predominantly in the horror genre. Nishimura has been described as 'a legendary director and effects artist' and 'the Tom... Read full bio →

Director Information

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Full Name

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Known For

Directing

Birthday

April 1st, 1969 00:00

Place of Birth

Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Died

May 25th, 2026 00:00 (aged 57)

TMDB ID

112280

IMDb ID

nm1883583

Films Directed

6

Biography

Yoshihiro Nishimura (1 April 1969 — 25 May 2026) was a Japanese film director, special effects and makeup effects artist, and a screenwriter who has worked predominantly in the horror genre. Nishimura has been described as 'a legendary director and effects artist' and 'the Tom Savini of Japan' with 'talent to burn'. He has been credited with establishing a new type of visual film presentation, the 'gore effect'.