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My Take
Akira Emoto is, for my money, one of Japan's great character actors. Starting from comedy and Tokyo's downtown roots, he developed into a performer who can pivot from laughter to quiet devastation within a single scene. The honors speak volumes, a Blue Ribbon for Best Supporting Actor back in 1983, the Medal with Purple Ribbon, and the Order of the Rising Sun. What I love most is his ability to command attention even in the smallest roles. As the head of an acting family and a voice talent besides, he embodies a kind of total commitment to the craft that I deeply admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Akira Emoto
- Name (Japanese)
- 柄本明
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- November 3, 1948 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Chūō, Tokyo, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / comedian
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Medal with Purple Ribbon
- 1983 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor
- 2019 The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9F%84%E6%9C%AC%E6%98%8E
Frequently asked questions
When was Akira Emoto born?
Born November 3, 1948 (age 77).
Where is Akira Emoto from?
Akira Emoto is from Chūō, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Akira Emoto do?
Akira Emoto works as actor, comedian.
How tall is Akira Emoto?
Akira Emoto is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.