Masanori Ishii
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 21, 1973 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Active Years
- 1994–2025 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 53 credits in database
Biography
Masanori Ishii is a Japanese actor, comedian, narrator, and talent born on March 21, 1973, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Commerce and Industry High School and is currently managed by HoriPro. In August 1994, he partnered with Yoshiyuki Ishizuka to form the comedy duo known as Ari to kirigirisu, or Ant to the Grasshopper. Throughout his career, Ishii has appeared in various film and television projects. His acting credits include roles in The Incite Mill, Suite Dreams, Journey to the West, Fukushima 50, Secret Makeover, and Siren. He was previously married to Ai Kamemura. Ishii is recognized for his work as a performer and voice actor across multiple media platforms.
Career overview
Masanori Ishii is a Japanese actor, comedian, narrator, talent, and voice actor who was born on March 21, 1973, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Commerce and Industry High School and is managed by HoriPro. In August 1994, he teamed up with Yoshiyuki Ishizuka to form the comedy duo known as Ari to kirigirisu, which translates to Ant to the Grasshopper, and he was also in charge of the comedy combination.
As an actor, Ishii has accumulated numerous known credits and has appeared in a variety of works across film and television. His acting filmography includes roles in The Incite Mill, Suite Dreams, Journey to the West, Fukushima 50 from 2020, Secret Makeover from 2024, and Siren from 2015.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
53 titles- Midsummer, Grasping Love (2025) as Yuuki Suga
- Forbidden to Love (2025) as Shoichi Tokushima
- Secret Makeover (2024) as Oginome Seiji
- 大川と小川の休日捜査 (2024)
- Hare no Hi Cinderella Wedding Dress wo Nihon e! Aru Josei no Chosen (2024) as Akutagawa Hiroshi
- Sell My Hand (2023) as Hino Wataru
- Bittersweet (2023) as Yasunori Makimura
- Guardian of the Market (2022)
- Run Through Beyond the Wind (2021)
- What Happened to Our Nest Egg!? (2021) as Hidenori Sakurai
- Fukushima 50 (2020) as Yasuaki Kudo
- Radiation House (2019) as Fukuzo Yamada
- In Hand (2019)
- Millionaire Samurai Constable (2019)
- Hikinukiya: Headhunter no Ryugi (2019)
- Eien no Nispa (2019) as Horii Izumonokami
- Kuinige Killer (2018) as Jun
- Odd Detective 15 (2017) as Yukihito Anekoji
- The Stare (2016)
- Odd Detective 14 (2016) as Yukihito Anekoji
- あてなよる (2015)
- Ms. Sadistic Detective (2015)
- Maestro! (2015)
- Kumokiri Nizaemon (2013)
- Starman: A Love Story (2013) as Kosuke Maekawa
- The Farthest Galaxy (2013)
- Solitary Gourmet (2012)
- NHK Special: Unsolved Cases (2011)
- Striped Sheep (2011) as Yanagihara Keitarou
- Secret Relationship: The teacher is my housemate (2011)
- Spiritual Teacher, Kyoko Odagiri (2010) as Takahashi Koichi
- The Incite Mill (2010) as Munehiro Nishino
- Hybrid Battle: PRIUS vs INSIGHT (2010)
- Nagai Nagai Satsujin (2008) as Nobuo Takai
- Galileo (2007) as Nobuhiko Kurita
- The Graduates (2007) as Shinpei Kaneko
- Kekkaishi (2006) as Hakubi (voice)
- Suite Dreams (2006) as Kurodo
- Furuhata Ninzaburo Final: A Fair Murderer (2006)
- Furuhata Ninzaburo The Resurrection Of Death (2006)
- GARO (2005) as Seiji Kawabata
- Negotiator (2005)
- Fugitive Joichiro Kijima (2005)
- Zenigata Heiji (2004) as Hachigoro
- Gekidan Engimono (2004)
- Okashina Keiji (2003)
- ギンザの恋 (2002) as Jun Ishida
- 横山秀夫サスペンス「沈黙のアリバイ」 (2002)
- Hero (2001) as Naoya Mishima
- Cupid's Arrows (2000)
- The Terror of Dr. Kuroiwa (1999)
- Furuhata Ninzaburo Extra: Police Officer Imaizumi Shintaro (1996)
- Furuhata Ninzaburo (1994) as 西園寺守
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Masanori Ishii best known for?
Masanori Ishii is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fukushima 50 (2020), The White Bus (1967), Oxy-Morons (2011), Solitary Gourmet (2012).
When and where was Masanori Ishii born?
Masanori Ishii was born on March 21, 1973 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
How many credits does Masanori Ishii have?
Masanori Ishii has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is Masanori Ishii's background in cinema and television?
Masanori Ishii is a Japanese actor, comedian, narrator, and talent born on March 21, 1973, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Commerce and Industry High School and is currently managed by HoriPro. In August 1994, he partnered with Yoshiyuki Ishizuka to form the comedy duo known as Ari ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Kumokiri Nizaemon (2013) — aged about 40
- Solitary Gourmet (2012) — aged about 39
- Furuhata Ninzaburo (1994) as 西園寺守 — aged about 21
- Galileo (2007) as Nobuhiko Kurita — aged about 34
- Hero (2001) as Naoya Mishima — aged about 28
- GARO (2005) as Seiji Kawabata — aged about 32
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