Masahiro Motoki

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Born
December 21, 1965 (59 years old)
Popular Genres
Drama Romance Comedy
Career Span
1982 – Present

Masahiro Motoki

1 win
58 nominations
1 Oscar
43 credits

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.

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Personal Info

Born
Dec 21, 1965
Known For
Acting
Career
1982 – Present

Award Recognition

1
Win
58
Nominations
1
Oscar

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Featured in Trailers

Tekkonkinkreet
Departures
Touch
The Emperor in August
Four Days of Snow and Blood
The Longest Night in Shanghai
The Long Excuse
The Bird People in China
Fancy Dance

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