Masahiro Motoki
Biography
Masahiro Motoki is a Japanese actor born on December 21, 1965. He is known for his work in the film industry. Motoki has appeared in numerous projects, with a total of 66 known credits. He is known by his stage name, 本木雅弘, and also goes by other names including Motoki Masahiro and 모토키 마사히로. Motoki's work has been recognized, with him earning awards for his performances. He is male and has been active in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Masahiro Motoki is a Japanese actor born on December 21, 1965. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, with a total of 66 known credits. Motoki's acting work spans various genres, with his most notable role being that of the protagonist in the film Departures.
Departures won the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, and Motoki's performance in the film earned him several awards. He received the Award for Best Actor at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the 3rd Asian Film Awards, and the 32nd Japan Academy Prize. These accolades recognize Motoki's talent and dedication to his craft.
As a Japanese actor, Motoki has established himself as a skilled performer in the film industry. His extensive body of work includes a range of roles, showcasing his versatility and ability to take on diverse characters. With a career spanning multiple decades, Motoki continues to be a respected figure in the world of Japanese cinema.
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- The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026) as Araki Murashige
- Asura (2025) as Takao Satomi
- The Man Who Carries the Voice of August (2025)
- Touch (2024) as Takahashi
- Silence of the Sea (2024) as Ryuji Tsuyama
- Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor (2024) as Archive Footage
- 友情 ～平尾誠二と山中伸弥 『最後の一年』～ (2023)
- The Works and Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri in the Shiotani Basin) (2022) as Neighbour
- 小泉今日子４０周年スペシャル (2022)
- Ryuukou Kanbou (2021)
- Awaiting Kirin (2020) as Saitou Toshimasa / Saito Dousan [the "Viper of Mino"]
- Giri/Haji (2019) as Fukuhara
- The Long Excuse (2016) as Sachio Kinugasa
- The Emperor in August (2015) as Emperor Showa
- The Big Bee (2015) as Mishima
- Man of Destiny (2012) as Ryota Yuminari
- MIRACLE GIRLS: Neva-da Stop Dreaming (2010)
- Clouds Over the Hill (2009) as 秋山真之
- Making of "Departures" (2009) as Himself
- Departures (2008) as Daigo Kobayashi
- The Longest Night in Shanghai (2007) as Naoki Mizushima
- Tekkonkinkreet (2006) as Snake (voice)
- On the Single Bed Tonight (2005) as Tomonaga Akiyuki
- Natsumeke no Shokutaku (2005)
- Prince of Happiness (2003) as Narukawa Shuhei
- Spy Sorge (2003) as Hidemi Ozaki
- Ganryujima (2003) as Musashi Miyamoto
- A Wednesday Love Affair (2001) as Eiichiro Sakura
- Prince Shotoku (2001) as Umayado no ouji
- Prince Shōtoku (2001) as Prince Shōtoku
- Making of Gemini (2000) as Self
- Black Jack (2000) as Black Jack
- Gemini (1999) as Yukio Daitokuji
- The Neighbours Are Secretly Laughing (1999) as Takagi Koichi
- The Bird People in China (1998) as Wada
- Shall We Dance? (1996) as Hiromasa Kimoto
- Kimi to Deatte kara (1996)
- Tokiwa: The Manga Apartment (1996) as Hiroo Terada
- Gonin (1995) as Junichi Mitsuya
- White Love Story (1995) as Aoki Kosuke
- The Mystery of Rampo (1994) as Kogoro Akechi
- Anata Dake Mienai (1994)
- Last Song (1994) as Shukichi Yasumi
- Last Song (1994) Theme Song Performance
- Saiyūki (1993) as 孙悟空
- The Only One I Can't See (1992) as 山根光彦
- Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992) as Shuhei Yamamoto
- Dioxin from Fish! (1992) as Kenji
- My Santa Boy (1992)
- Heat Wave (1991) as Ichitaro Kosugi
- Nowhere Man (1991)
- Playtime Never Ends (1991) as Hirata
- Mamatte Kirei!? (1991)
- Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 2 (1991)
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990)
- Balloon (1990)
- Koi no Paradise (1990)
- 世にも奇妙な物語 秋の特別編 (1990)
- Raffles Hotel (1989) as Takeo Youki
- Four Days of Snow and Blood (1989) as Hisashi Kono
- Beppin Town (1989) as Shuji Sayama
- Fancy Dance (1989) as Shiono Yohei
- Dakishimetai! (1988)
- Barrow Gang BC (1985)
- Headphone Lullaby (1983) as Rei Kazama
- Come On Girls! (1982) as Daisuke
- Highschool Scramble (1982)