Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 74 (2024) award
Atsushi Yamanishi
やまにし あつし
Yamanishi Atsushi
Aliases:
畑中 敦史
Pen Names:
Atsushi Yamanishi（Stage name (real name: Hatanaka Atsushi)）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1962-12-12 （Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Kyoto City (birthplace) → Tokyo (base of activities)
Career
- Occupations
- actor, voice actor
- Active Years
- 1986-
- Affiliations
- Gekidan Sotoba Komachi, Ricomotion (agency)
- Memberships
- Gekidan Sotoba Komachi (former)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto University | Faculty of Engineering | Petrochemistry (department) | 学士（工学） | 1981-1986 | Japan |
Kyoto University
Faculty of Engineering
/ Petrochemistry (department)
Degree:
学士（工学）
Period:
1981-1986
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
Japan
Began theatrical activities through a university student troupe
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Yomiuri Theatre Award Outstanding Actor (27th) | Ihatovo Theatre Train / The Army on the Tree | — | Yomiuri Theatre Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2024 | Yomiuri Theatre Award Best Actor (31st) | Angels in America / Flowers Blooming in Darkness | — | Yomiuri Theatre Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2024 | Arts Festival (Geijutsu Sensho) Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Theatre) (74th) | Angels in America / Flowers Blooming in Darkness | — | Arts Festival Selection Committee (Agency for Cultural Affairs) | 受賞 |
Yomiuri Theatre Award Outstanding Actor (27th)
2020
Work:
Ihatovo Theatre Train / The Army on the Tree
Organization:
Yomiuri Theatre Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Yomiuri Theatre Award Best Actor (31st)
2024
Work:
Angels in America / Flowers Blooming in Darkness
Organization:
Yomiuri Theatre Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Arts Festival (Geijutsu Sensho) Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Theatre) (74th)
2024
Work:
Angels in America / Flowers Blooming in Darkness
Organization:
Arts Festival Selection Committee (Agency for Cultural Affairs)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Army on the Tree
2013 StageA stage production by Komatsu-za in which he appeared, notably in command roles.
power and human relationshipsmilitary and community
Angels in America
2023 StagePortrayed Roy Cohn; performance earned high acclaim, including the Yomiuri Theatre Award Best Actor.
illness and politicslove and prejudice
AIBOU (TV series)
2001 Television dramaLongtime supporting role as Rokuro Kakuta; known for the memorable line "Hima ka?" ("Got time?").
police proceduralworkplace human drama
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Naturalistic stage actingPerformance-focused approach that carefully depicts character interiority
- Recurring Motifs
- authoritative/commanding rolesintellectual character portrayals
Legacy
A highly regarded character and stage actor with an unusual background as a Kyoto University graduate. Widely known for his role as Kakuta in the TV series AIBOU; recently has taken leading stage roles and received major awards, securing his reputation in Japanese theatre.
In Popular Culture
- The character of Kakuta from the TV series AIBOU has become established in popular culture.
Quotes
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"Got time?"
Source: TV series AIBOU (2001)
Trivia
- His stage name "Yamanishi" was reportedly taken from a senior at his high school.
- Graduate of Kyoto University Faculty of Engineering; after graduation he briefly worked in industrial research.
- Reportedly married in 2009 to a woman 19 years his junior.
- Father of four (one son and three daughters); hobbies include cooking.