Biography
Kenichi Matsuyama is a Japanese actor. He is known for his affinity for strange character roles, and he is best known internationally for playing L in the 2006 films Death Note, Death Note 2: The Last Name, and L: Change the World in 2008. He played the main character Toru Watanabe in the film adaptation of Haruki Murakami's novel Norwegian Wood.
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Awards & recognition
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Actor · 2017
- Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 2009
- Elan d'or Award — Newcomer of the Year · 2007
- Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role · 2007
- Mainichi Film Award — Best Actor
Filmography21 titles
Death Note
Gokusen
Dousuru Ieyasu
Reboot
Linda Linda Linda
The Taste of Tea
Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
Promare
A Life: A Love
Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
Bright Future
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Gantz
Themis's Uncertain Court
JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope
Norwegian Wood
Ten Nights of Dreams
From Miyamoto to You
Don't Laugh at My Romance
Until the T-Shirt Dries