Kenichi Matsuyama

Acting

Born March 5, 1985 · Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Also known as Мацуяма Кэнъити · Ken'ichi Matsuyama · 마츠야마 켄이치

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