Portrait of Kankuro Kudo

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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mom, Is That You?!
Mom, Is That You?!
Kankuro Kudo was
53 in Mom, Is That You?!
Fri, Sep 01 2023
Poster of The Dry Spell
The Dry Spell
Kankuro Kudo was
52 in The Dry Spell
as 'Fushimi'.
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”
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
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'.
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」
Thu, Apr 02 2020
Poster of Dear Etranger
Dear Etranger
Kankuro Kudo was
47 in Dear Etranger
as 'Sawada'.
Sat, Aug 26 2017
Poster of My Uncle
My Uncle
Kankuro Kudo was
46 in My Uncle
as 'Sadao Haruyama'.
Thu, Nov 03 2016
Poster of Gamera
Gamera
Kankuro Kudo was
45 in Gamera
as 'Manafu's father'.
Thu, Oct 08 2015
Poster of Bakuman
Bakuman
Kankuro Kudo was
45 in Bakuman
as 'Taro Kawaguchi'.
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)'.
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
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'.
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)'.
Sat, Jul 03 2010
Poster of The Tragedy of W
The Tragedy of W
Kankuro Kudo was
39 in The Tragedy of W
Mon, Jan 11 2010
Poster of SOUL RED Yusaku Matsuda
SOUL RED Yusaku Matsuda
Kankuro Kudo was
39 in SOUL RED Yusaku Matsuda
Fri, Nov 06 2009
Poster of Instant Swamp
Instant Swamp
Kankuro Kudo was
38 in Instant Swamp
as 'Detective Sawaragi'.
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
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'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 07 2007
Poster of Tekkonkinkreet
Tekkonkinkreet
Kankuro Kudo was
36 in Tekkonkinkreet
as 'Sawada (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Memories of Matsuko
Memories of Matsuko
Kankuro Kudo was
35 in Memories of Matsuko
as 'Tetsuya Yamekawa'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, May 08 2004
Poster of Fukumimi
Fukumimi
Kankuro Kudo was
33 in Fukumimi
Sat, Sep 13 2003
Poster of Thirteen Steps
Thirteen Steps
Kankuro Kudo was
32 in Thirteen Steps
as 'Toru Kihara'.
Sat, Feb 08 2003
Poster of Rock'n'Roll Mishin
Rock'n'Roll Mishin
Kankuro Kudo was
32 in Rock'n'Roll Mishin
Sat, Sep 28 2002
Poster of The Labor Cop
The Labor Cop
Kankuro Kudo was
31 in The Labor Cop
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
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
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'.
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Kids Return
Kids Return
Kankuro Kudo was
26 in Kids Return
as 'High School Student'.
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'.
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
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
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！！！
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
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'.
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
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~
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2016
Poster of Villiany Ganbo
Villiany Ganbo
Kankuro Kudo was
43+ in Villiany Ganbo
as 'Iyataro Toyotomi'.
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」
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」
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」
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」
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!!!
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」
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」
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」
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」
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」
First Air Date
Wed, May 15 2002
Poster of California Dreamin'
California Dreamin'
Kankuro Kudo was
31+ in California Dreamin'
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」
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」
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！」
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」
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1997