Masayoshi Haneda | |
|---|---|
| 羽田昌義 | |
 Haneda in 2016 | |
| Born | November 13, 1976 |
| Other names | Masayoshi Hanada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | |
Masayoshi Haneda (羽田昌義, Haneda Masayoshi, born November 13, 1976)[2][3] is a Japanese film and stage actor. He is best known for the role as Tanaka in the Westworld series.
Career
At an early age, Haneda decided to pursue an acting career. From 1999 to 2000, under Yoko Narahashi, he attended the United Performers' Studio (UPS Academy) in Tokyo, where he took part on theatre in stage plays. After graduation he passionately continued his studies with workshops conducted by teachers of the Actors Studio, New York.[3][4] In 2003, he was a stunt performer on the 2003 film The Last Samurai.[3][5]
Haneda has appeared in films such as When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003), Oh! My Zombie Mermaid (2004), Marebito (2004), Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), and Memories of Matsuko (2006). His international debut started in July 2006, with the joint French–German–Indian independent film Valley of Flowers. In 2008, Haneda appeared in a role in the American–Japanese film The Ramen Girl. In 2012, Haneda had a supporting role as a driver to Matthew Fox's character and interpreter in Emperor.[6] This was followed by a role playing a samurai in 47 Ronin in 2013. In 2014, he was a soldier in Edge of Tomorrow.
Personal life
Haneda met singer-songwriter Hitomi Furuya during a play in 2007. They were married on July 11, 2008.[2] The couple have one child, a daughter, born on December 23, 2008.[7] On December 6, 2011, it was reported that Haneda and Furuya had filed for divorce after it was revealed that they had been living separately for over six months by then.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | When the Last Sword Is Drawn | ||
| 2004 | Oh! My Zombie Mermaid | ||
| Marebito | |||
| Godzilla: Final Wars | Uncredited role | ||
| 2006 | Memories of Matsuko | ||
| Valley of Flowers | |||
| 2008 | The Ramen Girl | Yuki | Credited as Masayoshi Hanada |
| 2011 | Deadball | ||
| 2012 | Emperor | Takahashi | |
| 2013 | 47 Ronin | Yasuno | |
| 2014 | Edge of Tomorrow | Takeda | |
| 2020 | Minamata | Enforcer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gunshi Kanbei | Hōjō Ujinao | Taiga drama |
| 2018 | Westworld | Tanaka | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan | Oda Nobunaga | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Tokyo Vice | Yoshihiro Kume | Supporting |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Waiting for the Sun | Yoko Narahashi | |
| 2008 | Balm in Gilead | Robert Allan Ackerman | |
| Dream of Passion | Yoko Narahashi |
References
- ^ 羽田昌義とは？急上昇ワードまとめ. Kyuujoushou (in Japanese). Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ a b 離婚から８カ月…ｈｉｔｏｍｉがデキ再婚. Sports Nippon (in Japanese). July 11, 2008. Archived from the original on July 12, 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Masayoshi Haneda profile". Beacon Alliance. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ Filipponi, Pietro (February 22, 2013). "More Promo Images & Character Details Revealed for Director Peter Webber's WWII Drama Emperor". Gotham News. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ Michael Poole, Robert (January 14, 2014). "Masayoshi Haneda: Behind the Scenes with Keanu Reeves and Tom Cruise". Louise Blouin Media. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ Fazio, Giovanni (July 25, 2013). "Emperor". The Japan Times. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ TechinsightJapan (December 27, 2008). ""小室ファミリーの落ちこぼれ"から勝ち組へ。hitomi女児出産。". Japan Techinsight (in Japanese). Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ ｈｉｔｏｍｉ 離婚へ 半年以上別居「もう無理」. Sports Nippon (in Japanese). December 7, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
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