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本木雅弘

本木雅弘

Acting1965

Biography

Masahiro Motoki (本木雅弘 Motoki Masahiro, born December 21, 1965 in Okegawa, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed protagonist Daigo Kobayashi in Departures, which won the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. His performance earned him the Award for Best Actor at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize.

Acting History

2025
2024
Silence of the Sea
as Ryuji Tsuyama
Touch
as Takahashi
2020
Awaiting Kirin
TVas Saitou Toshimasa / Saito Dousan [the "Viper of Mino"]44 eps
2019
Giri/Haji
TVas Fukuhara8 eps
2016
The Long Excuse
as Sachio Kinugasa
2015
The Emperor in August
as Emperor Showa
The Big Bee
as Mishima
2012
Man of Destiny
TVas Ryota Yuminari10 eps
2009
Clouds Over the Hill
TVas 秋山真之13 eps
2008
Departures
as Daigo Kobayashi
2007
2006
Tekkonkinkreet
as Snake (voice)
2005
2003
Spy Sorge
as Hidemi Ozaki
Ganryujima
as Musashi Miyamoto
Prince of Happiness
TVas Narukawa Shuhei11 eps
2001
Prince Shōtoku
as Prince Shōtoku
A Wednesday Love Affair
TVas Eiichiro Sakura11 eps
Prince Shotoku
TVas Umayado no ouji2 eps
2000
Black Jack
as Black Jack
1999
Gemini
as Yukio Daitokuji
The Neighbours Are Secretly Laughing
TVas Takagi Koichi10 eps
1995
Gonin
as Junichi Mitsuya
White Love Story
TVas Aoki Kosuke11 eps
1994
The Mystery of Rampo
as Kogoro Akechi
Last Song
as Shukichi Yasumi
1993
Saiyūki
as 孙悟空
1989
Fancy Dance
as Shiono Yohei
Raffles Hotel
as Takeo Youki
Beppin Town
as Shuji Sayama
1983
Headphone Lullaby
as Rei Kazama

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
12/21/1965(60 years old)