person

Masahiro Motoki

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1965-12-21

Place of Birth

Masahiro Motoki

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.

Also Known For

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MIRACLE GIRLS: Neva-da Stop Dreaming

Apr 29, 2010

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Gemini

Sep 15, 1999

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65

Gonin

Sep 23, 1995

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71

The Bird People in China

Jun 10, 1998

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78

Departures

Sep 13, 2008

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NA

Last Song

Feb 05, 1994

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Sumo Do, Sumo Don't

Jan 15, 1992

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The Longest Night in Shanghai

Jun 26, 2007

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60

Tokiwa: The Manga Apartment

Mar 23, 1996

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Heat Wave

Feb 09, 1991

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Four Days of Snow and Blood

Jun 17, 1989

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NA

Making of Gemini

May 12, 2000

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65

Black Jack

Mar 30, 2000

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The Mystery of Rampo

May 27, 1995

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64

The Emperor in August

Aug 08, 2015

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74

Shall We Dance?

Jan 27, 1996

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74

Touch

May 29, 2024

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66

Spy Sorge

Jun 14, 2003

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68

Fancy Dance

Dec 23, 1989

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NA

My Santa Boy

Nov 20, 1992

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The Big Bee

Sep 12, 2015

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65

The Long Excuse

Oct 14, 2016

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Silence of the Sea

Nov 22, 2024

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Raffles Hotel

Oct 29, 1989

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Come On Girls!

Jul 10, 1982

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NA

Balloon

May 12, 1990

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Dioxin from Fish!

Feb 22, 1992

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Headphone Lullaby

Jul 10, 1983

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Ganryujima

Mar 18, 2003

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Barrow Gang BC

Apr 27, 1985

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Playtime Never Ends

Oct 05, 1991

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Tekkonkinkreet

Oct 21, 2006

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Highschool Scramble

Dec 18, 1982

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Beppin Town

Oct 18, 1989

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Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 2

Aug 07, 1991

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73

Ryuukou Kanbou

Apr 10, 2021

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81

The Works and Days (of Tayoko Shiojiri in the Shiotani Basin)

Jun 22, 2022

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NA

小泉今日子40周年スペシャル

Mar 31, 2022

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NA

Making of "Departures"

Dec 11, 2009

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Nowhere Man

Nov 02, 1991

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NA

Saiyūki

Mar 28, 1993

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NA

Prince Shōtoku

Nov 10, 2001

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NA

The Man Who Carries the Voice of August

Aug 13, 2025

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Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor

Jan 12, 2024

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The Neighbours Are Secretly Laughing

Oct 13, 1999

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Mamatte Kirei!?

Jan 11, 1991

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NA

Dakishimetai!

Jul 07, 1988

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NA

Anata Dake Mienai

Jan 13, 1994

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NA

Koi no Paradise

Apr 12, 1990

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90

A Wednesday Love Affair

Oct 10, 2001

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NA

White Love Story

Jan 11, 1995

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95

Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen

Oct 04, 1990

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NA

Kimi to Deatte kara

Apr 12, 1996

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82

Clouds Over the Hill

Nov 29, 2009

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70

The Only One I Can't See

Jan 13, 1992

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NA

Natsumeke no Shokutaku

Jan 05, 2005

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NA

On the Single Bed Tonight

Oct 20, 2005

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NA

Man of Destiny

Jan 15, 2012

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Prince Shotoku

Nov 10, 2001

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Giri/Haji

Oct 17, 2019

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84

Awaiting Kirin

Jan 19, 2020

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NA

Prince of Happiness

Jul 02, 2003

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80

Asura

Jan 09, 2025