Hiroshi Abe | |||||
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阿部 寛 | |||||
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| Born | 22 June 1964 | ||||
| Nationality | Japanese | ||||
| Occupation | Actor, model | ||||
| Years active | 1983-present | ||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1&fras1;2 in) | ||||
| Children | 2 | ||||
| Japanese name | |||||
| Hiragana | あべ ひろし | ||||
| Katakana | アベ ヒロシ | ||||
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Hiroshi Abe (阿部 寛, Abe Hiroshi, born 22 June 1964) is a Japanese model and actor. He is known for his roles in Still Walking, Chocolate, and Godzilla 2000: Millennium.
Early life
Abe was born in Yokohama as the youngest in a family of three children. After retaking the university entrance examinations once, he attended Chuo University in Tokyo and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. Abe started working as a model for magazines such as Men's Non-no during his university days, and later transitioned into acting.[1]
Career
In 2009, Abe won the Best Actor award in the 63rd Mainichi Film Award for his performances in Still Walking and Aoi Tori.[2] Abe also starred in Hideki Takeuchi's Thermae Romae.[3] He then played a supporting role in Hirokazu Kore-eda's I Wish.[4]
Filmography
Films
TV Series
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Notable Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japanese Professional Movie Awards | N/A | Kyouju Luger P08 | Won | |
| 2009 | Mainichi Film Concours | Best Actor | Aruitemo Aruitemo & Aoi Tori | Won | [2] |
| 2012 | Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Actor | Karasu no oyayubi | Won | |
| 2013 | 36th Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Actor | Thermæ Romæ | Won | |
| 2015 | 38th Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Actor | Cape Nostalgia | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Zakurozaka no Adauchi | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | 3rd Kyoto International Art and Film Festival | Toshiro Mifune Award | Won | ||
| 9th Tokyo Drama Awards | Best Actor | Shitamachi Rocket | Won | ||
| 41st Hochi Film Award | Best Actor | After the Storm | Nominated |
References
- ^ "男の履歴書 阿部 寛". Inlife. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Ponyo, Sky Crawlers Win at 63rd Mainichi Film Awards". Anime News Network. 21 January 2009.
- ^ Adams, Mark (7 September 2012). "Thermae Romae". Screen International.
- ^ Chang, Dustin (10 May 2012). "I WISH Review". Twitch Film. Archived from the original on 21 May 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ^ "Thermae Romae Manga Gets Live-Action Film Sequel (updated)". Anime News Network. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "阿部寛×北村匠海が親子役、重松清「とんび」初映画化！2022年公開予定". Cinema Cafe. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "阿部寛主演『ドラゴン桜』続編、4月から放送 コロナ禍で昨夏から延期". Oricon. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
External links
- Official Site (in Japanese)
- Hiroshi Abe at IMDb