Kenichi Matsuyama was born on March 5, 1985 in Mutsu, Japan.
He started his career in 2001 modeling. The following year, he debuted as an actor, landing a small role in
Gokusen (2002).
In 2003, he made his film debut w/ a supporting role in
Bright Future (2002). His major breakthrough was in 2006 his performance as L in the Death Note film franchise. Subsequently, he was nominated for several awards, including the Hochi Film Awards
for Best New Actor in 2006 as well as the Japan Academy Award for Best New Actor & Yokohama Film Festival Award for Best New Talent in 2007. Since then, he has performed in a variety of different character driven roles.
In 2010, he won the Takasaki Film Festival award for Best Actor & 64th Mainichi Film Awards for Best Actor. He's represented by
Horipro Talent Agency.
Nagi Notes(2026)
Themis's Uncertain Court(2026)as Kiyoharu Ando
Reboot(2026)
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?(2025)as Yoshiteru Matsukaze
Saint Young Men: Holy Men vs Demon Army(2024)as Jesus Christ
Koki Mitani's Oi Dazai(2025)
VS Arashi(2008)as Self
Death Note: Genius of the Counterattack(2016)as L
