Japanese movie stars born in 1964
Here are 18 famous actors from Japan were born in 1964:
Ken Narita
Ken Narita (May 18, 1964 Saitama Prefecture-) also known as Tsutomu Narita, Narita Ken or Narita Tsutomu is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
He is best known for his voice acting roles in anime and video games such as Yoji Itami in Gate, Mikisugi Aikuro in Kill la Kill, and Kazuma Kiryu in the Yakuza video game series. Narita began his career as a stage actor before transitioning to voice acting in the 1990s. He has also lent his voice to various Japanese dubs of foreign movies and TV shows such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Breaking Bad. In addition to his voice acting work, Narita has also appeared in live-action films and TV dramas.
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Keiji Fujiwara
Keiji Fujiwara (October 5, 1964 Tokyo-) also known as Fujiwara Keiji or Keiji Fujisawa is a Japanese voice actor, actor, entrepreneur, voice director, teacher and narrator.
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Fujiwara has been recognized as one of the most versatile voice actors in Japan. Some of his most well-known roles include Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist, Leorio Paradinight in Hunter x Hunter, and Shiro Fujimoto in Blue Exorcist. He has also provided voices for video games such as Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III.
In addition to his voice acting career, Fujiwara has also appeared in live-action dramas, films, and stage productions. He has also founded his own talent agency, Air Agency, and has worked as a voice director and teacher for aspiring voice actors.
Sadly, Keiji Fujiwara passed away on April 12, 2020, due to cancer. He was 55 years old. His legacy in the industry and his impact on his colleagues and fans will undoubtedly continue to be felt for many years to come.
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Hiroshi Abe
Hiroshi Abe (June 22, 1964 Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-) also known as Abe Hiroshi, Abe-chan or Abekan is a Japanese actor and model.
He began his career as a model in the early 1990s and made his acting debut in the 1993 drama "Kira Kira Hikaru". Abe gained popularity for his performance in the TV drama "Trick" (2000) and its film adaptations. He has also appeared in numerous other popular TV dramas such as "Dragon Zakura" (2005), "My Love Story!!" (2015), and "Gibo to Musume no Blues" (2018).
In addition to his acting work, Abe has served as a goodwill ambassador for the Japanese Red Cross Society since 2016. He is also a certified scuba diver and has participated in environmental conservation efforts related to marine life. Abe has received numerous accolades for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize and the Best Supporting Actor award at the 38th Blue Ribbon Awards.
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Sabu
Sabu (November 18, 1964 Wakayama Prefecture-) a.k.a. Hiroyuki Tanaka, Tanaka Hiroyuki, Hiroki Tanaka or SABU is a Japanese film director, actor and screenwriter.
He made his directorial debut in 1996 with the film "Dangan Runner" and has since directed several critically acclaimed and award-winning films such as "Monday", "Unlucky Monkey", "Wild Zero" and "Miss Zombie". As an actor, he is known for his role in the cult classic film "Dead or Alive" and has appeared in many other films and TV dramas. Sabu is also a prolific screenwriter, having written the scripts for all of his own directorial works as well as for other directors. His unique style blends elements of satire, surrealism and absurdity with a deep and poignant reflection on contemporary society. Sabu is considered one of the leading voices in modern Japanese cinema and has gained a worldwide following among fans of Asian cinema.
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Riki Takeuchi
Riki Takeuchi (January 4, 1964 Saiki-) also known as 竹内 力, Takeuchi Riki, たけうち りき, RIKI, 力ちゃん, 力さん or Chikara Takeuchi is a Japanese singer and actor.
He began his career as a musician in the late 1980s, releasing several albums and singles. However, he is perhaps best known for his work as an actor, starring in numerous movies, television dramas, and stage productions. Takeuchi has become a cult figure in Japanese pop culture, often playing tough, unconventional characters in his roles. Some of his most famous movies include "Dead or Alive" and "Ichi the Killer", as well as the television dramas "Abunai Deka" and "Bayside Shakedown". In addition to his acting and music careers, Takeuchi is also a successful businessman, running several restaurants and bars in Tokyo.
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Shinichi Tsutsumi
Shinichi Tsutsumi (July 7, 1964 Nishinomiya-) a.k.a. Tsutsumi Shin'ichi or Shin'ichi Tsutsumi is a Japanese actor.
He was born in Nishinomiya, Hyogo prefecture, Japan. Tsutsumi is known for his flexibility as an actor and his ability to perform in different genres, from comedy to drama to action films. He made his acting debut in a theater production in 1985, and his film debut in 1993 with the movie "Sumo Do, Sumo Don't". He has since appeared in numerous TV dramas, movies, and stage productions, and has won several awards for his work, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the film "Always: Sunset on Third Street" in 2006. In addition to his acting career, Tsutsumi is also a talented musician, and has released several albums as a singer and guitarist.
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Shinji Aoyama
Shinji Aoyama (July 13, 1964 Kitakyushu-) also known as Aoyama Shinji or Saburô Rakan is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, novelist, composer, film critic, film score composer, film editor and actor.
He is known for his highly stylized visual aesthetic and often explores themes of love, loss, and human relationships in his films. Aoyama began his career in the film industry in the 1990s and quickly gained recognition for his work. He won the Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival in 1999 for his film "Eureka" and has since continued to produce critically acclaimed films such as "Wild Life" and "Tokyo Park". In addition to his work in film, Aoyama has also published several novels and is a highly regarded film critic in Japan.
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Takashi Yamazaki
Takashi Yamazaki (June 12, 1964 Matsumoto-) is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, actor and television director.
He is best known for his work in the film industry, having directed and written screenplays for numerous successful Japanese films. Yamazaki began his career in 1993 with the film 'Maborosi', which gained critical acclaim and won multiple awards at film festivals. He continued to direct successful films such as 'The Twilight Samurai', 'Always: Sunset on Third Street', and 'Stand by Me Doraemon', which became the highest-grossing Japanese film of 2014. Yamazaki has also worked in television, directing dramas such as 'Mr. Brain' and 'The Queen's Classroom'. In addition to his work in film and television, he has also lent his voice to anime productions and acted in several films.
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Shingo Tsurumi
Shingo Tsurumi (December 29, 1964 Tokyo-) also known as Tsurumi Shingo is a Japanese actor.
He began his acting career in 1985 with minor roles in various TV dramas and movies. Tsurumi gained widespread recognition for his roles in the film "Big Bang Love, Juvenile A" and the TV drama "Legal High." He has won several awards for his performances, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Pacchigi!"
Tsurumi is also a trained martial artist and has demonstrated his skills in various movies and TV dramas. In addition to acting, he has hosted several talk shows and is known for his candid and outspoken personality. Tsurumi is also an avid fan of professional wrestling and has appeared as a guest commentator on several wrestling shows.
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Sakichi Satô
Sakichi Satô (May 13, 1964 Osaka Prefecture-) also known as Sakichi Sato is a Japanese film director, actor and screenwriter.
Born in Osaka Prefecture, Sakichi Sato made his directorial debut with the film "Funeral of the Last Jewish Man" in 1988. He gained critical acclaim for his work as a screenwriter for the film "Ichi the Killer" in 2001, which was directed by Takashi Miike. He has also directed and written several other notable films such as "Gojoe" and "Tokyo Zombie". In addition to his work in film, Sato has also been involved in theatre, having directed the theatrical adaptation of "Ichi the Killer". He is considered to be one of the pioneering filmmakers of Japanese new wave cinema.
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Kippei Shiina
Kippei Shiina (July 14, 1964 Iga, Mie-) also known as Masayoshi Iwaki, Shiina Kippei or Kippei Shîna is a Japanese actor and film producer.
He began his acting career in the late 1980s and has since appeared in numerous films and television dramas. Some of his notable performances include his roles in "Doppelganger" (2003) and "Dororo" (2007). Shiina has also received critical acclaim for his work on stage, having appeared in productions of "Hamlet" and "Macbeth". In addition to his acting career, Shiina has also worked as a producer on several films, including "Memories of Matsuko" (2006) and "Aimless Bullet" (2014). Outside of his entertainment career, Shiina is also known for his love of motorcycles, and has participated in several racing events.
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Hiroshi Tsuburaya
Hiroshi Tsuburaya (March 8, 1964 Setagaya-July 24, 2001 Sagamihara) also known as 円谷 浩 or 円谷 寛 was a Japanese actor.
He was the grandson of special effects pioneer Eiji Tsuburaya and the son of special effects director Hajime Tsuburaya. Hiroshi Tsuburaya followed in his family's footsteps and started his career as a special effects director at Tsuburaya Productions in 1987. He worked on various popular productions such as "Ultraman 80" and "Ultraman: Towards the Future". In 1994, he made his acting debut in the TV drama "The Detective Loves to Eat". Tsuburaya gained popularity as an actor and appeared in various movies and TV dramas including "Love and Pop", "Returner", "Dr. Koto's Clinic", and "Ikebukuro West Gate Park". He was also a talented guitarist and formed a band called "The Emeralds". Tsuburaya tragically died at the young age of 37 due to a heart attack.
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Wataru Fukuda
Wataru Fukuda (April 7, 1964 Osaka Prefecture-) is a Japanese actor.
He initially started his career as a stage actor in the 1980s and has since appeared in numerous plays, television dramas, and movies. Some of his most notable roles include playing Isao Tamagawa in the TV drama "Aibou: Tokyo Detective Duo," Ichiro Inuyashiki in the movie "Inuyashiki," and Henry Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in the stage play "Jekyll & Hyde." Fukuda is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to various anime characters such as Io Fleming in "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt" and Tsukasa Mizugaki in "Plastic Memories." In addition to acting, Fukuda is also a writer and has published several novels and essays.
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Teruyoshi Uchimura
Teruyoshi Uchimura (July 22, 1964 Hitoyoshi-) also known as Ucchan, Wutchan or Uchimura Teruyoshi is a Japanese actor, comedian and musician.
He started his career in the entertainment industry as a member of the comedy duo Utchan-Nanchan in 1986. Uchimura gained popularity through his comedic performances on various television shows, including "Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!" and "Waratte Iitomo!".
Aside from his comedic talents, Uchimura is also a talented musician. He formed the band 5.6.7.8's in 1986 with his fellow Utchan-Nanchan member, Nagano. The band gained international recognition after their song "Woo Hoo" was featured in Quentin Tarantino's film "Kill Bill: Vol. 1".
Uchimura has also acted in various dramas and movies, including "Mr. Brain" and "The Complex". In 2018, he starred in the daytime drama "Haru ga Kita" as the character Yosuke Kirishima.
Throughout his career, Uchimura has won several awards for his entertainment work, including the Best Variety Performer award at the 24th Television Drama Academy Awards. He continues to be an active figure in the entertainment industry in Japan.
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Danny Lee Clark
Danny Lee Clark (May 21, 1964 Zama-) also known as Daniel Lee, Dan 'Nitro' Clark, Dan Clark, Danny Lee "Nitro" Clark or Nitro is a Japanese american football player, actor, film producer and screenwriter. He has one child, Tyler Clark.
Danny Lee Clark was born in Zama, Japan to a Japanese mother and an American father who was a United States Army officer. He grew up in various parts of the world due to his father's military career but eventually settled in California. Danny is best known for his role as "Nitro" on the popular television show American Gladiators, where he showcased his athleticism and physical prowess.
Aside from his appearances on American Gladiators, Danny has also dabbled in acting, film production, and screenwriting. He has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including The Blob, Walker, Texas Ranger, and The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.
Danny has produced and written a number of films, including Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back and Bellflower. He also co-produced the film Mobsters and has worked on several documentaries.
Danny is a father to one son, Tyler Clark, who followed in his father's footsteps and became an NFL player. Danny is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and is a member of the motorcycle club, Hells Angels. He continues to be involved in various projects in the entertainment industry.
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Michael A. Levine
Michael A. Levine (February 20, 1964 Tokyo-) also known as Michael Alan Levine or Michael Levine is a Japanese record producer, composer, film score composer and actor.
He is best known for composing the theme for the popular TV show Cold Case, as well as for his work as a songwriter and producer for a variety of well-known artists, including Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jackson, and Meat Loaf. Levine has also worked extensively in the film industry, contributing scores and songs to a number of major motion pictures, including Resident Evil, Halloween II, and Scream 4. In addition to his work in music, Levine has also had a successful career as an actor, appearing in films such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Black Swan, as well as TV shows such as Cheers and The Twilight Zone.
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Kan Tanaka
Kan Tanaka (February 3, 1964 Tokyo-) also known as 田中 完 or Tanaka Kan is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
Kan Tanaka began his career as a voice actor in 1990, providing voices for animated TV series including "NG Knight Lamune & 40" and "Kyatto Ninden Teyandee". He has also lent his voice for video games such as "Resident Evil 4" and "Street Fighter IV". In addition to voice acting, Tanaka has appeared in numerous Japanese TV dramas, films, and stage productions. He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 11th Japan Academy Prize for his role in the film "Rainbow Kids". In his personal life, Tanaka is known for his love of motorcycles and often participates in charity rides for children's causes.
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Yoshikatsu Fujiki
Yoshikatsu Fujiki (January 20, 1964 Toyama Prefecture-) also known as Yoshikazu Fujiki is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
He is affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production. Fujiki started his voice acting career in 1985 and made his debut as an actor in 1992. He has provided the Japanese voice-over for many international films and television shows, including the character of Dr. John Watson in the Japanese dub of the BBC series Sherlock. Some of his notable anime roles include Kaze no Stigma as Ayano Kannagi's father Genma Kannagi and H2O: Footprints in the Sand as Takeyasu Oyamada. In addition to his voice acting work, Fujiki has also appeared in live-action productions such as The Courage to Be Disliked, and has done narration work for various programs, commercials, and video games.
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