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Takehiro Hira
Takehiro Hira
Age 52 years (Jul 27, 1974)
Birthplace Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Movies 21
TV Shows 16

Takehiro Hira

Between leads and extras sits Takehiro Hira, a solid Japanese actor, rarely top-billed and rarely miscast. His name is attached to 37 productions. Kazunori Yamauchi, in 'Gran Turismo', is the work that gets remembered. 'Captain America: Brave New World' sits alongside it on the list. Drama accounts for the largest share of the list.
Between leads and extras sits Takehiro Hira, a solid Japanese actor, rarely top-billed and rarely miscast. His name is attached to 37 productions. Kazunori Yamauchi, in 'Gran Turismo', is the work that gets remembered. 'Captain America: Brave New World' sits alongside it on the list. Drama accounts for the largest share of the list.
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Anima
Paul
★ 6.0
2026
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Hiroshi Randa
★ 7.7
2026Season 2
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Shinji Tada
★ 7.7
2025
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Tornado
Fujin
★ 6.0
2025
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Captain America: Brave New World
Prime Minister Ozaki
★ 6.0
2025
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Crosspoint
Shigeru Watanabe
2024
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Rumours
Tatsuro Iwasaki
★ 4.8
2024
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Shōgun
Ishido Kazunari · 10 episodes
★ 8.4
2024–
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Hiroshi Randa
★ 7.7
2023Season 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Takehiro Hira and where are they from?
Takehiro Hira is 52 years old, born on July 27, 1974 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Takehiro Hira?
Takehiro Hira is best known for roles in Gran Turismo, Captain America: Brave New World, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins.
How many movies has Takehiro Hira been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Takehiro Hira has appeared in 21 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Takehiro Hira's first movie?
The career of Takehiro Hira began with ワルシャワの秋 (2003).
What is Takehiro Hira's most recent movie or series?
Takehiro Hira's most recent release is Anima, which premiered on March 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Takehiro Hira appeared in?
On television, Takehiro Hira has appeared in Shōgun, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Yasuke, The Swarm.
Does Takehiro Hira have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Takehiro Hira's upcoming work includes: Karoshi (2027).
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Takehiro Hira
Takehiro Hira
1974-07-27 · Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Takehiro Hira (平 岳大, Hira Takehiro, born July 27, 1974) is a Japanese theatre, film, and television actor.

Hira was born in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, to actors Mikijirō Hira and Yoshiko Sakuma. He was raised in Japan until he was 15 years old. He went to high school at Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, and then attended Brown University.

He made his theatrical debut in 2002 with Rokumeikan, which was written by Yukio Mishima. He worked closely with his father, Mikijirō Hira, who was also a Japanese actor. Takehiro played the role of Iago in the production of Othello with his father playing Othello. He received major recognition when he played the last shogun, Yoshinobu Tokugawa, in the NHK taiga drama Atsuhime. He has appeared in several films of Takashi Miike, including Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, Ace Attorney, and Aku no Kyoten. He plays Natsuka Masaie in the big-budget film Nobou's Castle.

He played the role of the Player Queen in the English stage production of Hamlet in 2005, in which the title role was played by Michael Maloney. This three-month tour was received well at many places in the UK.

Hira played the lead role in the 2019 British TV series Giri/Haji. He has also had notable parts in the American films Lost Girls & Love Hotels (2020) and Snake Eyes (2021) and a minor role in Gran Turismo. In 2024, Hira starred in FX's adaptation of Shōgun.Takehiro Hira, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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