Rinko Kikuchi
Known for
The Japanese Rinko Kikuchi (Hadano, Kanagawa, 1981) broke a historic barrier by becoming the first actress from her country nominated for an Oscar in half a century. She achieved it with her brave and harrowing performance as a deaf teenager in 'Babel' (2006), a role with barely any dialogue that catapulted her to international recognition. She later took her talent to global productions like the robot epic 'Pacific Rim' (2013), where she played the pilot Mako Mori. Kikuchi is characterized by an intense and physical expressiveness, able to communicate complex emotions through gesture and gaze more than through words.
Rinko Kikuchi
34 Movies
17 Series
The Japanese Rinko Kikuchi (Hadano, Kanagawa, 1981) broke a historic barrier by becoming the first actress from her country nominated for an Oscar in half a century. She achieved it with her brave and harrowing performance as a deaf teenager in 'Babel' (2006), a role with barely any dialogue that catapulted her to international recognition. She later took her talent to global productions like the robot epic 'Pacific Rim' (2013), where she played the pilot Mako Mori. Kikuchi is characterized by an intense and physical expressiveness, able to communicate complex emotions through gesture and gaze more than through words.
Movies
Plays Mako Mori
Pacific Rim
2013
Plays Mako Mori
Pacific Rim: Uprising
2018
Plays Witch
47 Ronin
2013
Plays Chieko
Babel
2006
Plays Asuka Moriki
Terra Formars
2016
Plays Naoko
Norwegian Wood
2010
Plays Allaka
Endless Night
2015
Plays Waitress At Noodle Shop
The Taste of Tea
2004
Plays Bang Bang
The Brothers Bloom
2008
Plays Kikuchi
Funky Forest: The First Contact
2005
Producer
Plays Kumiko
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter
2014
Plays Yuko Ibu
We Are Little Zombies
2019
Plays Lucifer
Assault Girls
2009
Plays Aina Horikawa
In Love and Deep Water
2023
Plays (segment "ASSAULT GIRL 2")
Kill
2008
Plays Colonel Sen Masago
What to Do With the Dead Kaiju?
2022
Plays Ayvil Suzuki
Ya Boy Kongming! The Movie
2025
Plays Terada
That Person Has Disappeared
2024
Plays Ryu
Map of the Sounds of Tokyo
2009
Plays Naoko Hayashida
Love Strikes!
2011
Plays Sayoko
The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia
2007
Plays Yoko
Yoko
2023
Plays Onlooker
Dear Deer
2015
Plays Tazu
At River's Edge
2011
Plays Naomi
Last Summer
2014
Plays Junda Atsuko
Tokyo Serendipity
2007
Plays Nobuko Sakurai
Arch Angels
2006
Plays Anna
It's Getting Late
2012
Plays Taeko
Hole in the Sky
2001
TV Shows
Plays Maiko Murayama
Churasan
2001
Plays Eimi Maruyama
Tokyo Vice
2022
Plays Naoko
Love Strikes!
2010
Plays Tatsuki Samejima
PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2022
Plays Machiko Aiba
Evil God's Balance Public Security Analysis Team
2022
Plays Kureha Tachibana
Weakest Beast
2018
Plays Shosenkyo Reiko
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
2024
Plays Reiko Shosenkyo
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
2014
Plays Masako Umemoto
The Hot Spot
2025
Plays Ryo Katsuragi
Liar Game
2007
Plays Hinata Murai
Invasion
2021
Plays Aiba Machiko
A BUTTERFLY EFFECT –The Murder Analysis Team–
2019
Plays Mikiko Abe
To Give a Dream
2015
Plays Mitsuko Omori
Uso ga Uso de Uso wa Uso da
2026
Plays Akane
Westworld
2016
Plays Chikako
Gu Gu the Cat
2014
Plays Mitsuki Kurata
Miss Sherlock
2018
Latest Trailers
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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Full Filmography
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Haru
2026
Film
Uso ga Uso de Uso wa Uso da
Mitsuko Omori · 4 episodes
2026–
TV
The Hot Spot
Masako Umemoto · 10 episodes
2025
TV
Ya Boy Kongming! The Movie
Ayvil Suzuki
2025
Film
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
Shosenkyo Reiko · 10 episodes
2024
TV
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
Reiko Shosenkyo · 10 episodes
2024
TV
That Person Has Disappeared
Terada
2024
Film
Invasion
Hinata Murai · 6 episodes
2021–2023
TV
In Love and Deep Water
Aina Horikawa
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rinko Kikuchi and where are they from?
Rinko Kikuchi is 45 years old, born on January 6, 1981 in Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Rinko Kikuchi?
Rinko Kikuchi is best known for roles in Pacific Rim, Pacific Rim: Uprising, 47 Ronin.
How many movies has Rinko Kikuchi been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Rinko Kikuchi has appeared in 34 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Rinko Kikuchi's first movie?
The career of Rinko Kikuchi began with School Ghost Story F (1997).
What is Rinko Kikuchi's most recent movie or series?
Rinko Kikuchi's most recent release is いのこりぐみ, which premiered on January 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Rinko Kikuchi appeared in?
On television, Rinko Kikuchi has appeared in Westworld, Invasion, Tokyo Vice, Liar Game.
Does Rinko Kikuchi have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rinko Kikuchi's upcoming work includes: Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! (2026).
Rinko Kikuchi
1981-01-06 · Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan
Rinko Kikuchi, born Yuriko Kikuchi, January 6, 1981, is a Japanese actress. Kikuchi is the first Japanese actress to be nominated for an Academy Award in 50 years. She is currently Japan's only living female Academy Award nominee in acting categories. The only other nominee was Miyoshi Umeki, who won the Best Supporting Actress award in 1957 for Sayonara.