Eiji Inoue is a multifaceted individual, boasting a remarkable career spanning over two decades as an accomplished actor and martial artist. His impressive portfolio includes notable roles in films such as The Last Samurai, Click, and Pearl Harbor, as well as the critically acclaimed episode "Chimera" from NCIS, where he played the character Satoshi Takada.
Throughout his extensive acting career, Eiji has appeared in over 60 plays, earning him widespread recognition for his versatility and talent. One of his most notable roles is that of Takeshi Kawabata in the Tony Award-winning production of Take Me Out, which had a successful revival in Los Angeles and received widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences alike.
In addition to his acting prowess, Eiji is a highly skilled martial artist, with over 30 years of training and competition experience in Chinese martial arts, specifically Wushu Kungfu. He is adept in 18 different styles and weaponry uses, including Broad Sword, Double Broad Sword, Straight Sword, Long Spear, 3 Section Staff, and Japanese Samurai Sword, among others.
Throughout his career, Eiji has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most renowned actors in the industry, including Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Adam Sandler, Meg Ryan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many more.
Eiji's impressive list of awards and nominations includes the ADA Award for Best Ensemble Cast for The Box, as well as nominations for his independent film Pearlblossom Hwy (2012) for AFI's Film Festival Top 10 and official selections for several prominent film festivals.
Eiji's upcoming projects include the film Conversation, set to shoot in November 2014, as well as two projects slated for release in 2015. With his extensive experience, versatility, and dedication to his craft, Eiji Inoue is poised for even greater success in the years to come.
