Spot Info
Real Name: Masanobu Ando
Nickname: Ando
Personal Details
Nationality: Japanese
Religion: No religion
Mother Tongue: Japanese
Languages Known: Japanese, English
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birth Place: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Born on: 19 May, 1975
Age As On Today: 48 years
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Blood Type: A Positive (A+)
Education Details
School: Tokyo International School.
College: University of Tokyo
Education Qualification: Humanities and Sociology
Family Details
Siblings: No Siblings
Masanobu Ando is a well-recognized personality who hails from the country Japan. He is a talented Japanese actor, who has contributed a lot to the entertainment Industry. He is widely known for his appearances in movies like Takeshi Kitano’s Kids Return (1996), Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale (2000), Takashi Miike’s Sukiyaki Western Django (2007), and Chen Kaige’s Forever Enthralled (2008).
He was born on May 19, 1975, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, to a well-fitted family. He was raised in the former country by his parents only. Talking about his educational qualifications, he completed his schooling at one of the prestigious schools, Tokyo International School, and later attended the University for further studies. Hence, he went to the University of Tokyo and finished his graduation there. Afterward, he dived into the world of cinema and began his journey in this Industry.
He commenced his career by making his debut in the film Takeshi Kitano’s Kids Return (1996), in which he portrayed the role of Shinji, a high school student who gave up school to pursue boxing with his best friend. This film was a blockbuster and received great responses from the viewers. Soon, it was counted among Kitano’s most successful films in Japan. This movie assisted a lot in his career and helped him in getting his hands on different projects.
Just like any other personality, he went through a rough phase the 2000s, when he couldn’t get roles and was spotted in only one or two films per year. One of the significant accomplishments includes his psychopath-killer role of Kazuo Kiriyama in Kinji Fukusaku’s Battle Royale (2000), a mega-hit dystopia movie, which earned enormous love from fans in every corner of the world. Ando visited Russia for his role in the Japanese show, Seinen wa Kouya wo Mezasu.
His acting was immensely admired by viewers and superiors of the industry. In addition, he also co-starred in Takashi Miike’s Big Bang Love, Juvenile A with Ryuhei Matsuda. All his works helped him in moving ahead in his journey. Furthermore, he was featured in a supporting role in Shinya Tsukamoto’s Nightmare Detective and in Katsuhito Ishii’s Smuggler. Moreover, he was a part of the Toronto Film Festival as well. Talking about his personal life, he is a married man and is blessed with two children. He has been working in this industry for a long time and has come a far way.
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Professional Details
Skills: Supporting Actor
Profession: Supporting Actor
Casual Details
Dating History: No
Eating Habits: No Habits
Smoke Or Drink: Yes
Hobbies: Traveling and Shopping
Interests Details
Pets: Chihuahuas
Cars: Lexus ES
Physical Details
Eye colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Tattoo: No
Favourites
Favourite Actress: Takuya Kimura
Dream Holiday Destination: Nagayo
Favourite Movies: Spirited Away
Favourite Brands: Sakura
Career
Debut Year: 1993
First Break: Kids Return (1996)
Awards: No awards
