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Tadanobu Asano

浅野忠信 / 不明

Guitarist from Japan

November 27, 1973 (age 52) ・ Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

  • Kanagawa Prefecture
  • guitarist
  • musician
  • singer

My Take

Asano is one of those rare Japanese actors who feels equally at home in arthouse cinema and global blockbusters, and that range is what fascinates me. The awards speak for themselves, from Blue Ribbon and Mainichi honors to Asian Film Award wins, but what I value is his refusal to be boxed in: he plays guitar, sings, directs, models. That elusive, slightly otherworldly presence lets him slip into wildly different films without ever seeming out of place. I have a soft spot for performers who resist categorization, and Asano has quietly built one of the most uncategorizable careers around.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Tadanobu Asano
Name (Japanese)
浅野忠信
Reading
不明
Born
November 27, 1973 (age 52)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Sagittarius / Ox
Origin
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Blood type
Private
Height
177 cm
Agency
Private
Occupation
guitarist / musician / singer / film director / model

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Kanagawa Prefectural Yokohama Suiran High School
University
Private

Awards & achievements

  • 2016 Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • 1998 Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year
  • 2015 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor
  • Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor
  • 2017 Asian Film Award for Best Actor

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Tadanobu Asano born?

Born November 27, 1973 (age 52).

Where is Tadanobu Asano from?

Tadanobu Asano is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

What does Tadanobu Asano do?

Tadanobu Asano works as guitarist, musician, singer, film director, model.

How tall is Tadanobu Asano?

Tadanobu Asano is 177 cm.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Kanagawa Prefecture
  • guitarist
  • musician
  • singer
Last updated
2026-06-17

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.