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Public records list Tetsuo Kurata as an actor and singer. Born on September 11, 1968, Tetsuo Kurata is from Tokyo, Japan. The age as of 2026 is 58. Education on record includes Horikoshi High School. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Some actors spend a whole career hoping for one role that defines them. Tetsuo Kurata got his at nineteen and has been living alongside it ever since. Born in Kōtō, Tokyo, in 1968 and a graduate of the high school attached to Chiba University of Commerce, he played Kotaro Minami in Kamen Rider Black and its sequel Kamen Rider Black RX, two shows that shaped an entire generation of Japanese childhoods. For anyone who grew up in that era, his face is not just a face; it is a memory of sitting too close to the television. What strikes me is what he did afterward. A part that huge can become a cage, and plenty of performers spend decades trying to shake it off. Kurata seems to have made peace with it instead, continuing to work as an actor and singer. Carrying your most famous role rather than resenting it looks, to me, like the harder and better choice.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tetsuo Kurata
- Name (Japanese)
- 倉田てつを
- Reading
- くらた てつお
- Born
- September 11, 1968 (age 58)
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Blood type
- AB
- Active years
- 1987 -
2. Background
- High school
- Horikoshi High School
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Married
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 130 (1987–2023)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 1987: 1, 1988: 5, 1989: 6, 1990: 5, 1991: 4, 1992: 6, 1993: 2, 1994: 5, 1995: 5, 1996: 5, 1997: 6, 1998: 5, 1999: 5, 2000: 5, 2001: 3, 2002: 2, 2003: 6, 2004: 2, 2005: 4, 2006: 4, 2007: 1, 2008: 5, 2009: 3, 2011: 2, 2012: 4, 2014: 3, 2015: 5, 2016: 4, 2017: 3, 2018: 1, 2021: 1, 2022: 1, 2023: 1, year unknown: 10
- Debut work
- 明治製菓 仮面ライダーBLACK ガムラムネ&スナック
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Kamen Rider Black |
| Notable work | Kamen Rider Black RX |
5. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tetsuokurata/
- Xhttps://x.com/TetsuoKurata29
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuo%20Kurata
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%80%89%E7%94%B0%E3%81%A6%E3%81%A4%E3%82%92
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3273226
6. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tetsuo Kurata born?
Tetsuo Kurata was born on September 11, 1968 and is 58 years old.
Where is Tetsuo Kurata from?
Tetsuo Kurata is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Tetsuo Kurata do?
Tetsuo Kurata works as actor, singer.
How tall is Tetsuo Kurata?
Tetsuo Kurata is 183 cm tall.
What is Tetsuo Kurata's blood type?
Tetsuo Kurata's blood type is AB.
Which high school did Tetsuo Kurata attend?
Tetsuo Kurata attended Horikoshi High School.
How long has Tetsuo Kurata been active?
Tetsuo Kurata has been active since 1987.
What is Tetsuo Kurata known for?
Tetsuo Kurata's notable works include Kamen Rider Black, Kamen Rider Black RX.
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