Takashi Sorimati ( Japanese: 反 町 隆 史 Sorimati Takashi , born December 19, 1973 in Saitama , Saitama , Japan ) is a Japanese actor, formerly also a singer and model, best known for such roles as killer O in the Hong Kong action movie The Profession of a Killer and Aikichi Onizuka in the television series Great Teacher Onizuka .
| Takashi Sorimati | |
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| jap. 反 町 隆 史 English Takashi sorimachi | |
| Birth name | Takashi Noguchi (野 口 隆 史) |
| Date of Birth | December 19, 1973 (aged 45) |
| Place of Birth | Saitama , Saitama , Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Profession | actor |
| Career | 1994 - present time |
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Biography
Takashi Noguchi was born on December 19, 1973 in the city of Saitama , a suburb of Tokyo . His acting and musical abilities appeared at school. Takashi was hired by Johnny's Jimusho , a well-known production agency helping young talents, where he received his stage name in honor of boxer Ryu Sorimati. His first contract was with the Heike-ha youth group, and he also worked as a dancer with Hikaru Genji. At the age of 16, Sorimati changed his sphere of activity and moved to the world of fashion. His photos were published in leading magazines such as Check Mate and Men's Non No, he participated in shows in Paris and Tokyo, and appeared in the Benetton advertising campaign.
In 1994, Sorimati made his television debut, with this began his acting career. Sorimati brought great popularity to the role in the TV series “Beach Boys” in 1997, where he played along with another popular actor and former model Yutaka Takenouchi . And the GTO that followed, shot based on the popular manga, further strengthened its star status.
In 2001, Sorimati was invited to Hong Kong cinema. He played a major role in the action movie directed by Johnny Tho, The Profession of a Killer , where Andy Lau, a Hong Kong superstar, also starred.
In 2005, starred in the Japanese military film " Yamato " , dedicated to the fate of the crew of the famous battleship .
In 2007, he played the role of Genghis Khan in the historical blockbuster Genghis Khan. The Great Mongol . "
Currently starring in a new film about the famous blind masseur Zatoichi called "Zatoichi the Last" , where he plays a friend of the protagonist, the role of which is performed by member of the SMAP group Shingo Katori .
On February 21, 2001, Sorimati married actress Nanako Matsushima , with whom he starred in Great Teacher Onizuka . May 31, 2004 they had a daughter. Now they have two daughters.
As a singer and musician, he released several singles and albums.
Interesting Facts
In the anime version of Great Teacher Onizuka , the main character often builds funny facial expressions that are completely realistic and modeled on Sorimati's facial expressions.
Filmography
Telegrams
- Higashino Keigo Mysteries (Fuji TV, 2012, 5 story)
- Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata ~ Ending Planner ~ (TBS, 2012)
- Good Life ~ Arigato, Papa. Sayonara ~ (Fuji TV, 2011)
- Yagyu bugeicho (TV Tokyo, 2010)
- BOSS (Fuji TV, 2009, 10-11 series)
- Lotto 6 de San-oku Ni-senman En Ateta Otoko (TV Asahi, 2008)
- Dream Again (NTV, 2007)
- Zou no Hanako (Fuji TV, 2007)
- 14 Sai no Haha (2006 NTV)
- Sengoku Jieitai (2006 NTV)
- Rokusen Nin no Inochi no Visa (2005 YTV)
- HOTMAN 2 (2004 TBS)
- Sheeraza Do (2004 NHK)
- Wonderful Life (2004 Fuji TV)
- HOTMAN (2003 TBS)
- Ryuuten no ouhi - Saigo no koutei (2003 TV Asahi)
- Double Score (2002 Fuji TV)
- Toshiie to Matsu (2002 NHK)
- Number One (2001 TBS)
- Love Complex (2000 Fuji TV)
- Cheap Love (1999 TBS)
- Over Time (1999 Fuji TV)
- Great Teacher Onizuka (1998 Fuji TV)
- Beach Boys (1997 Fuji TV)
- Virgin Road (1997 Fuji TV)
- Tsubasa wo kudasai (1996 Fuji TV)
- Miseinen (1995 TBS)
- Ryoma ni omakase (1995 NTV)
- Maido Jammer Shimasu ( Japanese 毎 度 お ジ ャ マ し ま ぁ す ) (1995 TBS)
- Uchi ni Oideyo ( Japanese 部屋 に お い で よ ) (1995 TBS)
- Maido Gomen Nasai ( Japanese 毎 度 ゴ メ ン な さ ぁ い ) (1994 TBS)
Movies
- Zatoichi the Last (2010)
- Genghis Khan: The Horseman of the Apocalypse / The Blue Wolf: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea (2007)
- Yamato / Yamato (2005)
- 13 Kaidan / The Thirteen Steps (2003)
- Profession Killer / Fulltime Killer (2001)
- Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)
- Kimi wo wasurenai / Fly Boys, Fly! (1995)
Discography
Singles
- (07/30/1997) Forever
- (19.12.1997) Forever Dream
- (04/15/1998) One
- (07.29.1998) Poison
- (18.12.1998) Poison -Movie Mix-
- (11/01/2000) Free
Albums
- (10.09.1997) Message ( Japanese メ ッ セ ー ジ )
- (18.09.1998) High Life
- (12/06/2000) Soul
Collections
- (17.03.1999) Best of My Time [Limited Edition]
- (29.03.2000) Best of My Time 〜1999
- (07.06.2006) Best of Best