Tappei Shimokawa (下川 辰平, Tappei Shimokawa, December 11, 1928 in Fukuoka) was a Japanese actor.
He attended Musashino Art University, but withdrew before completing his degree.
[1][2] In 1964, he joined Bungakuza Theatre Company but left in 1977.
[1][2] He is well known for his role as Chōsan (Detective Tarō Nozaki) in the detective drama television series Taiyō ni Hoero!.
[1] His notable films are The Sands of Kurobe (1968), Akira Kurosawas film Dodes'ka-den (1970) and Kimi yo Fundo no Kawa o Watare (1976).