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Kankuro Kudo

Bio: Kankurō Kudō  (宮藤 官九郎 Kudō Kankurō, born 19 July 1970) is a Japanese screenwriter, dramatist, director, actor and member of the theater company Otona Keikaku. He won the 'Best Screenplay' award at the 2002 Japanese Academy Awards for Go, which explores problems faced by people of Korean-heritage living in Japan
Born: Sun, Jul 19 1970
Birthplace: Miyagi, Japan
Kankuro Kudo is 54 years old
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Poster of Sometimes Repentance
Sometimes Repentance
Kankuro Kudo will be 54 in Sometimes Repentance
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 2025
Poster of Seaside Serendipity
Seaside Serendipity
Kankuro Kudo was 54 in Seaside Serendipity as 'Goro'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 2025
Poster of Mom, Is That You?!
Mom, Is That You?!
Kankuro Kudo was 53 in Mom, Is That You?!
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2023
Poster of The Dry Spell
The Dry Spell
Kankuro Kudo was 52 in The Dry Spell as 'Fushimi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 2023
Poster of Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”
Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”
Kankuro Kudo was 52 in Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2023
Poster of Ichikei's Crow The Movie
Ichikei's Crow The Movie
Kankuro Kudo was 52 in Ichikei's Crow The Movie
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2023
Poster of Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone
Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone
Kankuro Kudo was 50 in Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone as 'Loneliness 3'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of 大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」
大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」
Kankuro Kudo was 49 in 大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 2020
Poster of Dear Etranger
Dear Etranger
Kankuro Kudo was 47 in Dear Etranger as 'Sawada'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2017
Poster of My Uncle
My Uncle
Kankuro Kudo was 46 in My Uncle as 'Sadao Haruyama'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 2016
Poster of Gamera
Gamera
Kankuro Kudo was 45 in Gamera as 'Manafu's father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 2015
Poster of Bakuman
Bakuman
Kankuro Kudo was 45 in Bakuman as 'Taro Kawaguchi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 2015
Poster of Piece of Cake
Piece of Cake
Kankuro Kudo was 45 in Piece of Cake as 'Manager of Asagaya Loft (cameo)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 2015
Poster of The Castle of Crossed Destinies
The Castle of Crossed Destinies
Kankuro Kudo was 42 in The Castle of Crossed Destinies
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 2012
Poster of The Wife of Gegege
The Wife of Gegege
Kankuro Kudo was 40 in The Wife of Gegege as 'Shigeru Mura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose
Kankuro Kudo was 39 in Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose as 'Ikuo Kashiwada (credit only)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 2010
Poster of The Tragedy of W
The Tragedy of W
Kankuro Kudo was 39 in The Tragedy of W
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 2010
Poster of SOUL RED Yusaku Matsuda
SOUL RED Yusaku Matsuda
Kankuro Kudo was 39 in SOUL RED Yusaku Matsuda
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2009
Poster of Instant Swamp
Instant Swamp
Kankuro Kudo was 38 in Instant Swamp as 'Detective Sawaragi'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 2009
Poster of The Short Films Everyone started out as a child
The Short Films Everyone started out as a child
Kankuro Kudo was 38 in The Short Films Everyone started out as a child
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 2008
Poster of Welcome to the Quiet Room
Welcome to the Quiet Room
Kankuro Kudo was 37 in Welcome to the Quiet Room as 'Tetsuo Yakihata'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 2007
Poster of The Sword of Alexander
The Sword of Alexander
Kankuro Kudo was 36 in The Sword of Alexander as 'Sasuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 2007
Poster of Tekkonkinkreet
Tekkonkinkreet
Kankuro Kudo was 36 in Tekkonkinkreet as 'Sawada (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Memories of Matsuko
Memories of Matsuko
Kankuro Kudo was 35 in Memories of Matsuko as 'Tetsuya Yamekawa'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 2006
Poster of A Heartful of Love
A Heartful of Love
Kankuro Kudo was 35 in A Heartful of Love as 'Mitsuo Usui'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2005
Poster of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World
Crying Out Love in the Center of the World
Kankuro Kudo was 33 in Crying Out Love in the Center of the World as 'Ryunosuke Oki'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 2004
Poster of Fukumimi
Fukumimi
Kankuro Kudo was 33 in Fukumimi
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2003
Poster of Thirteen Steps
Thirteen Steps
Kankuro Kudo was 32 in Thirteen Steps as 'Toru Kihara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 2003
Poster of Rock'n'Roll Mishin
Rock'n'Roll Mishin
Kankuro Kudo was 32 in Rock'n'Roll Mishin
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 2002
Poster of The Labor Cop
The Labor Cop
Kankuro Kudo was 31 in The Labor Cop
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 2002
Poster of Kirei kamisama to machiawase shita on'na
Kirei kamisama to machiawase shita on'na
Kankuro Kudo was 30 in Kirei kamisama to machiawase shita on'na
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 2001
Poster of エロスの果て
エロスの果て
Kankuro Kudo was 30 in エロスの果て
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 2001
Poster of Bayside Shakedown: Autumn Campaign for Crime Eradication
Bayside Shakedown: Autumn Campaign for Crime Eradication
Kankuro Kudo was 28 in Bayside Shakedown: Autumn Campaign for Crime Eradication as 'Ikuo Kashiwada'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Kids Return
Kids Return
Kankuro Kudo was 26 in Kids Return as 'High School Student'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1996
Poster of A New Love in Tokyo
A New Love in Tokyo
Kankuro Kudo was 24 in A New Love in Tokyo as 'Hideo Nagai'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1994
Poster of 愛が世界を救います
愛が世界を救います
Kankuro Kudo will be 54+ in 愛が世界を救います
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Because We Forget Everything
Because We Forget Everything
Kankuro Kudo was 52+ in Because We Forget Everything
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 2022
Poster of 獣道一直線！！！
獣道一直線！！！
Kankuro Kudo was 50+ in 獣道一直線！！！
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of 劇場の灯を消すな！本多劇場編
劇場の灯を消すな！本多劇場編
Kankuro Kudo was 50+ in 劇場の灯を消すな！本多劇場編
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 2020
Poster of Kotaki Brothers and Shikuhakku
Kotaki Brothers and Shikuhakku
Kankuro Kudo was 49+ in Kotaki Brothers and Shikuhakku as 'Murata'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 11 2020
Poster of 遠藤憲一と宮藤官九郎の勉強させていただきます
遠藤憲一と宮藤官九郎の勉強させていただきます
Kankuro Kudo was 48+ in 遠藤憲一と宮藤官九郎の勉強させていただきます
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 12 2018
Poster of Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~
Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~
Kankuro Kudo was 46+ in Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2016
Poster of Villiany Ganbo
Villiany Ganbo
Kankuro Kudo was 43+ in Villiany Ganbo as 'Iyataro Toyotomi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2014
Poster of 大人計画「ウェルカム・ニッポン」
大人計画「ウェルカム・ニッポン」
Kankuro Kudo was 41+ in 大人計画「ウェルカム・ニッポン」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2012
Poster of 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１２「サッドソング・フォー・アグリードーター」
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１２「サッドソング・フォー・アグリードーター」
Kankuro Kudo was 40+ in 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１２「サッドソング・フォー・アグリードーター」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 10 2011
Poster of 大人計画「母を逃がす」
大人計画「母を逃がす」
Kankuro Kudo was 40+ in 大人計画「母を逃がす」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2010
Poster of 大人計画「サッちゃんの明日」
大人計画「サッちゃんの明日」
Kankuro Kudo was 39+ in 大人計画「サッちゃんの明日」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of 少年メリケンサックを探せ!!!
少年メリケンサックを探せ!!!
Kankuro Kudo was 38+ in 少年メリケンサックを探せ!!!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2008
Poster of 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１０「ウーマンリブ先生」
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１０「ウーマンリブ先生」
Kankuro Kudo was 36+ in 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１０「ウーマンリブ先生」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 11 2006
Poster of 大人計画「まとまったお金の唄」
大人計画「まとまったお金の唄」
Kankuro Kudo was 35+ in 大人計画「まとまったお金の唄」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 14 2006
Poster of 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．８「轟天ＶＳ港カヲル」
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．８「轟天ＶＳ港カヲル」
Kankuro Kudo was 34+ in 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．８「轟天ＶＳ港カヲル」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 08 2004
Poster of 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．７「熊沢パンキース０３」
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．７「熊沢パンキース０３」
Kankuro Kudo was 33+ in 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．７「熊沢パンキース０３」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 30 2003
Poster of 大人計画「春子ブックセンター」
大人計画「春子ブックセンター」
Kankuro Kudo was 31+ in 大人計画「春子ブックセンター」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 15 2002
Poster of California Dreamin'
California Dreamin'
Kankuro Kudo was 31+ in California Dreamin'
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2002
Poster of 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．６「キラークイーン６６６」
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．６「キラークイーン６６６」
Kankuro Kudo was 31+ in 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．６「キラークイーン６６６」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 19 2001
Poster of 大人計画「エロスの果て」
大人計画「エロスの果て」
Kankuro Kudo was 30+ in 大人計画「エロスの果て」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 14 2001
Poster of 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．４「ウーマンリブ発射！」
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．４「ウーマンリブ発射！」
Kankuro Kudo was 29+ in 大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．４「ウーマンリブ発射！」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1999
Poster of 大人計画「生きてるし死んでるし」
大人計画「生きてるし死んでるし」
Kankuro Kudo was 27+ in 大人計画「生きてるし死んでるし」
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1997