Masahiro Matsuoka
| Masahiro Matsuoka 松岡 昌宏 |
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| Born | January 11, 1977 |
| Origin | Sapporo, Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | Drummer, actor |
| Instruments | Drums |
| 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.
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[edit] Career
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Filmography
| Year/s | Title | Medium | Role/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ichigo Hakusho | TV | ||
| 1994 | Ari yo Sabara | TV | ||
| 1995 | Watashi, Mikata Desu | TV | ||
| 1996 | Hideyoshi | TV | ||
| 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 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Johnny's Net Tokio Profiles" (in Japanese). http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/tokio/prof/prof.html. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ a b "Masahiro Matsuoka on IMDB". http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0556036/. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
[edit] External links
- Tokio Official Website
- Masahiro Matsuoka at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Masahiro Matsuoka at the Internet Movie Database
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