Career
He made his theatrical debut in the play Boy"s Revue Stay Gold (ボーイズレビュー・ステイゴールド Bōizu Rebyū Sutei Gōrudo) in 1987. He specialises in theatrical action sequences such as swordplay and fighting. He dubbed over the roles of Tom Hanks in the Toy Story series, and The Polar Express.
He has been nominated for two Japanese Academy Awards, and was named Best Newcomer in 1992.
1991 - 65th Kinema Junpo - Best Ten New Male Actor.