Manabu Hamada

Manabu Hamada (Japanese: 浜田学) is a Japanese actor born on March 14, 1976, in Tokyo, Japan. He is represented by the talent agency Alpha Agency. Throughout his career spanning multiple decades, Hamada has appeared in numerous Japanese films, television dramas, and television movies, establishing a prolific career as a supporting actor.

Film Career

Hamada has taken on a variety of supporting roles in Japanese cinema since his appearance in the 2000 feature Whiteout. His film credits include roles in My Happy Marriage (2023) as Tsuguharu Sudo, The Legend & Butterfly (2023) as Nobumori Sakuma, and the crime drama series Omote to Ura (2015–2016) as Hajime Kuranaka. Other notable cinematic projects include My Way (2011), Bayside Shakedown 3 (2010), and Pacchigi! Love & Peace (2007).

Television Appearances

In addition to his film work, Hamada has maintained a steady presence in Japanese television dramas and network series. His television credits feature appearances in programs such as Japan Sinks: People of Hope (2021) as Satoshi Oribe, 24 Japan (2020) as Tetsuji Harimoto, and historical taiga and jidaigeki dramas broadcast by networks including NHK, TV Asahi, and TBS.