Masao Shimizu (清水将夫, Shimizu Masao, 5 October 1908 – 5 October 1975) was a Japanese actor.

[1][2] His wife was actress Yumi Takano.

[3] His first starring role in the film was in Momoiro no Yuwaku in 1931.

[3] In 1947, he formed the Mingei Theatre Company.

[3] Shimizu often worked with Akira Kurosawa.