Kaoru Kobayashi, a highly acclaimed and celebrated Japanese actor, originates from the culturally vibrant and historically significant city of Kyoto, a metropolis renowned for its profound impact on Japanese art, architecture, and tradition. Throughout his illustrious and storied career, Kobayashi has amassed a plethora of prestigious accolades, including the most coveted and highly respected Best Actor award at the 30th Yokohama Film Festival, as well as the equally esteemed Best-Supporting Actor award at the 8th Yokohama Film Festival, both of which he received for his exceptional and outstanding performance in the critically acclaimed film, Sorobanzuku, a cinematic masterpiece that has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim for its poignant storytelling, masterful direction, and outstanding performances from its entire cast.
Personal Details
Height5' 8"
BornSep 4, 1951 Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan
Biography
Career
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2021

We Made a Beautiful Bouquet as Hirotaro Yamane
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2020
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2019

The Island of Cats as Iwao
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2017

Kiseki: Sobito of That Day as Seiichi Morita
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The Miracles of the Namiya General Store as Takeo Matsuoka
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2016

Midnight Diner 2 as Master
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2014

Midnight Diner as Master
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2011

The Egoists as Kazuyuki Ninomiya
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2010

Boys on the Run as Suzuki san
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2008
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2007
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2006

Tales from Earthsea as The King (voice)
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2004

Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog as Mitsuru Watanabe
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1997

Princess Mononoke as Jikobo (voice)
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1993

The Last U-Boat as Tatsumi - Fregattenkapitän
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1987

Twilight of the Cockroaches as Saitô (voice)
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1984

The Funeral as Inose
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1977

Ballad of Orin as Torazo