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Kenichi Matsuyama was born on March 5, 1985 in Mutsu, Japan.

He started his career in 2001 modeling. The following year, he debuted as an actor, landing a small role in Gokusen (2002). In 2003, he made his film debut w/ a supporting role in Bright Future (2002). His major breakthrough was in 2006 his performance as L in the Death Note film franchise. Subsequently, he was nominated for several awards, including the Hochi Film Awards for Best New Actor in 2006 as well as the Japan Academy Award for Best New Actor & Yokohama Film Festival Award for Best New Talent in 2007. Since then, he has performed in a variety of different character driven roles.

In 2010, he won the Takasaki Film Festival award for Best Actor & 64th Mainichi Film Awards for Best Actor. He's represented by Horipro Talent Agency.

Ken'ichi Matsuyama in Norwegian Wood (2010)

Awards

Ken'ichi Matsuyama

Fantasporto

Hochi Film Awards

Awards of the Japanese Academy

Mainichi Film Concours

Blue Ribbon Awards

Yokohama Film Festival

Nikkan Sports Film Awards

Asian Film Awards

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