Zen Kajihara: Japanese Actor and Film Personality

Zen Kajihara (Japanese: 梶原善) is a Japanese actor born on February 25, 1966, in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. With a career spanning several decades, he has built an extensive filmography across Japanese cinema and television drama series, frequently appearing in supporting and character roles.

Zen Kajihara portrait from 1966 — Zen Kajihara

Career and Filmography

Kajihara has collaborated with numerous directors and appeared in a wide array of feature films, spanning comedies, dramas, and mystery projects. Some notable film credits include All About Suomi (2024), Sayuri (2024), Moshimo Tokugawa Ieyasu ga Sori Daijin ni Nattara (2024), We're Broke, My Lord (2023), and Masquerade Hotel (2019). His earlier film credits include works such as Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997) and Gentle 12 (1991).

Television Work

In addition to his film career, Kajihara has maintained a consistent presence on Japanese television through various drama series and guest appearances. Notable television credits include roles in Stove League (2026), Double Cheat Itsuwari no Keikan (2024), Re: Revenge (2024), Hayabusa Fire Brigade (2023), and the historical NHK drama The 13 Lords of the Shogun (2022) as Zenji.