Kōji Hashimoto (橋本 広司, Hashimoto Kōji, born 1 January 1956), known professionally as Kōji Yakusho (役所 広司, Yakusho Kōji), is a Japanese actor. He is known internationally for his starring roles in Shall We Dance? (1996), 13 Assassins (2010), The Third Murder (2017), The Blood of Wolves (2018), Under the Open Sky (2020) and The Days (2023). For his performance in Perfect Days (2023), he was awarded the Best Actor award in the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
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Koji Yakusho is a preeminent Japanese actor known for his subtle, immersive performances and his long-standing collaboration with leading auteur directors.
He is internationally recognized for his starring roles in Shall We Dance?, the psychological thriller Cure, 13 Assassins, and the award-winning Perfect Days.
He oscillates between gritty crime thrillers, deeply introspective human dramas, and voice acting roles in high-profile animated features.
