Kenichi Matsuyama
Acting
Born March 5, 1985 · Mutsu, Aomori, Japan
Biography
Kenichi Matsuyama (松山 ケンイチ, Matsuyama Ken'ichi, born March 5, 1985) is a Japanese actor. He is known for his affinity for strange character roles, and he is best known internationally for playing L in the 2006 films Death Note, Death Note 2: The Last Name and L: Change the World in 2008, as well as voicing Gelus in the Death Note animated adaptation. He was cast to play lead character Toru Watanabe in the film adaptation of Haruki Murakami's novel Norwegian Wood, which was released in December 2010.
Known For · 40 titles
Death Note
Gokusen
The Tiger and Her Wings
Taira no Kiyomori
What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
Reboot
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
1 Litre of Tears
Until the T-Shirt Dries
Detroit Metal City
Death Note
Themis's Uncertain Court
Gantz
Money Crazy
Angels with Broken Wings
A Life
The Great White Tower
Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
Death Note: The Last Name
Promare
Norwegian Wood
Death Note: L Change the WorLd
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Olympic Ransom
JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope
Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler
Linda Linda Linda
Yamato
Sexy Voice and Robo
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Dokonjō Gaeru
Residential Complex
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
From Miyamoto To You
The Taste of Tea
Futagashira
Toki Sudeni Osushi!?
Nana
Rage
Sekigahara