Masahiro Matsuoka
| Masahiro Matsuoka | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1977 |
| Origin | Sapporo, Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, actor |
| Instruments | drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Japan, J Storm |
| Associated acts | Tokio |
Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡 昌宏 Matsuoka Masahiro, born January 11, 1977) is a Japanese drummer and actor.[1][2] He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars.,[2] and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.
Career
As an artist
Matsuoka joined the pop/rock band Tokio as a drummer in 1990, although the band did not debut until 1994. Along with other Tokio members, he was a background dancer for idol bands such as Hikaru Genji.
As an actor
Matsuoka has had parts in over 20 dramas. His first lead role was in Psychometrer Eiji, a 1997 mystery science fiction drama. In 2008 he starred a comedy series Yasuko to Kenji, based on a comical manga by artist Aruko.
Endorsements
Matsuoka has endorsed many various brands with the band Tokio and by himself. With Tokio, he has endorsed among others Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Eneos, a brand for Nippon Oil.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ichigo Hakusho | TV | ||
| 1994 | Hana no Ran | TV | Ashikaga Yoshihisa | |
| Ari yo Sabara | TV | |||
| 1995 | Watashi, Mikata Desu | TV | ||
| 1996 | Hideyoshi | TV | Mori Ranmaru | |
| Nurse no Oshigoto | TV | Guest role | ||
| Yuzurenai Yoru | TV | |||
| 1997 | Psychometrer Eiji | TV | Eiji | First lead role |
| Nurse no Oshigoto 2 | TV | Guest role | ||
| 1998 | Love and Peace | TV | Kenta Horiguchi | Lead role |
| 1999 | Psychometrer Eiji 2 | TV | Eiji | Lead role |
| Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko | TV | Shiro Amakasu | Lead role | |
| 2000 | Shokatsu | TV | Lead role | |
| 2001 | Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko 2 | TV | Kazuya Okinoshima | Lead role |
| 2002 | Nurseman | TV | Takasawa Yujiro | Lead role |
| 2003 | Musashi | TV | Kojiro Sasaki | |
| Manhattan Love Story | TV | Tencho | Lead role | |
| 2004 | Nurseman ga Yuku | TV | Yuujirou Takasawa | Lead role |
| Godzilla: Final Wars | Film | Ozaki Shinichi | ||
| 2006 | Yaoh | TV | Ryosuke | Lead role |
| 2007 | Oishinbo | TV | Shiro Yamaoka | Lead role. 2007 special only. |
| Marathon | TV | Noguchi Yoji | ||
| 2008 | Ten to Chi to | TV | Kagetora Nagao | Lead role |
| Yasuko to Kenji | TV | Oki Kenji | Lead role | |
| 2009 | Hissatsu Shigotonin | TV | Ryoji | 2009 season |
| 2010 | Kaibutsu Kun | TV | Demokin | 2010 season |
References
- ↑ "Johnny's Net Tokio Profiles" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Masahiro Matsuoka on IMDB". Retrieved 2009-10-08.
External links
- Tokio Official Website
- Masahiro Matsuoka at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Masahiro Matsuoka at the Internet Movie Database
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