Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I love actors like Masahiro Kōmoto, the kind who never grab the lead but quietly hold a scene together just by standing at its edge. He's the guy you suddenly notice in a cop drama or a workplace show, playing the gruff boss or the dependable neighbor so naturally you forget he's acting at all, which is its own quiet craft. That slightly worn, raspy voice gives every line extra weight, and it's no surprise he does voice work too. There's a fun bit of trivia that his older brother is a famous rock singer, yet he carved out something completely different and just as solid in his own lane. Forget flashy award races; I'm more impressed by how he just keeps showing up, reliable as ever. Honestly, dramas feel sturdier with him in the frame.
Story
The Craftsman at the Edge of the Frame: Masahiro Kōmoto, the Indispensable Supporting Actor
Overview
Masahiro Kōmoto is a Japanese actor and voice actor born on June 26, 1965, in Okayama Prefecture. He graduated from Kyoto Sangyo University and has built a career spanning film, television, and voice work. Standing 177 cm tall, he is recognized for versatile supporting and character roles across a wide range of productions. His current agency affiliation is not public.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Masahiro Kōmoto
- Name (Japanese)
- 甲本雅裕
- Reading
- こうもと まさひろ
- Born
- June 26, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake (巳)
- Origin
- Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 177cm
- Occupation
- Actor / Voice Actor
2. Background
- University
- Kyoto Sangyo University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%94%B2%E6%9C%AC%E9%9B%85%E8%A3%95
Frequently asked questions
When was Masahiro Kōmoto born?
Born June 26, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Masahiro Kōmoto from?
Masahiro Kōmoto is from Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
What does Masahiro Kōmoto do?
Masahiro Kōmoto works as Actor, Voice Actor.
How tall is Masahiro Kōmoto?
Masahiro Kōmoto is 177cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.