Masahiro Motoki
1965-12-21 (1965)Acting
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.
Known For
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
TV • 1990
Awaiting Kirin
TV • 2020
Clouds Over the Hill
TV • 2009
Giri/Haji
TV • 2019
Asura
TV • 2025
Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 2
MOVIE • 1991
A Wednesday Love Affair
TV • 2001
Dakishimetai!
TV • 1988
Shall We Dance?
MOVIE • 1996
Touch
MOVIE • 2024
The Only One I Can't See
TV • 1992
Departures
MOVIE • 2008
Man of Destiny
TV • 2012
Tekkonkinkreet
MOVIE • 2006
Gonin
MOVIE • 1995
The Emperor in August
MOVIE • 2015
Playtime Never Ends
MOVIE • 1991
Kimi to Deatte kara
TV • 1996