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Tadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
52 years (Nov 27, 1973)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
104 Movies
5 TV Shows

Tadanobu Asano

Known for
Shōgun
Kashigi Yabushige
Zatoichi
Hattori Genosuke
Ichi the Killer
Kakihara
Maborosi
Ikuo
One of the great contemporary Japanese actors, with international projection. An icon of Japanese auteur cinema, he shone in 'Ichi the Killer' (2001), Takeshi Kitano's 'Zatoichi' (2003) and 'Mongol' (2007). He made the leap to Hollywood playing Hogun in the 'Thor' saga (2011-2017) of the Marvel universe and appeared in 'Silence' (2016), 'Mortal Kombat' (2021) and the series 'Shōgun' (2024). Japanese actor of extremely wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his magnetism and his versatility, one of the Japanese performers with the greatest international projection of his generation.
One of the great contemporary Japanese actors, with international projection. An icon of Japanese auteur cinema, he shone in 'Ichi the Killer' (2001), Takeshi Kitano's 'Zatoichi' (2003) and 'Mongol' (2007). He made the leap to Hollywood playing Hogun in the 'Thor' saga (2011-2017) of the Marvel universe and appeared in 'Silence' (2016), 'Mortal Kombat' (2021) and the series 'Shōgun' (2024). Japanese actor of extremely wide range between auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his magnetism and his versatility, one of the Japanese performers with the greatest international projection of his generation.
Known for
Shōgun
Kashigi Yabushige
Zatoichi
Hattori Genosuke
Ichi the Killer
Kakihara
Maborosi
Ikuo
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TV Shows
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All the Lovers in the Night
Mitsutsuka
2027
Film
Morte Cucina
Artist
★ 3.8
2026
Film
Mortal Kombat II
Lord Raiden
★ 7.9
2026
Film
Ravens
Masahisa Fukase
★ 7.0
2025
Film
Shōgun
Kashigi Yabushige · 10 episodes
★ 8.4
2024
TV
Broken Rage
Detective Inoue
★ 6.7
2024
Film
The Box Man
Fake Doctor
★ 6.8
2024
Film
Kubi
Kuroda Kanbei
★ 6.9
2023
Film
We're Broke, My Lord!
Heihachiro Isogai
★ 7.4
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tadanobu Asano and where are they from?
Tadanobu Asano is 52 years old, born on November 27, 1973 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Tadanobu Asano?
Tadanobu Asano is best known for roles in Thor, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: The Dark World.
How many movies has Tadanobu Asano been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Tadanobu Asano has appeared in 104 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Tadanobu Asano's first movie?
The career of Tadanobu Asano began with Swimming Upstream (1990).
What is Tadanobu Asano's most recent movie or series?
Tadanobu Asano's most recent release is Morte Cucina, which premiered on July 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Tadanobu Asano appeared in?
On television, Tadanobu Asano has appeared in Shōgun, Followers, Golden Globe Awards, The Private Detective Mike.
Does Tadanobu Asano have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tadanobu Asano's upcoming work includes: All the Lovers in the Night (2027).
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Tadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
1973-11-27 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Tadanobu Asano, born Tadanobu Sato (born November 27, 1973) is a Japanese actor. He is known for his roles as Dragon Eye Morrison in Electric Dragon 80.000 V, Kakihara in Ichi the Killer, Mamoru Arita in Bright Future, Hattori Genosuke in Zatoichi, Kenji in Last Life in the Universe, Aman in Survive Style 5+, Ayano in The Taste of Tea, and Temudjin in Mongol. Most recently, Asano appeared as Hogun in the film Thor, based on the Marvel Comics character.

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