Takanori Jinnai
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
actor, film director, and singer. He was born August 12, 1958 in Okawa
, Fukuoka
. He made his directorial debut with Rockers
(ロッカーズ or Rokkazu), a 2003 film based on his years as vocalist for the punk rock
band The Rockers
(ザ・ロッカーズ). He was nominated best actor for a Japanese Academy Award three times, once in 1988 and twice in 1989. He won the award for Best Actor at the 12th Hochi Film Awards for Chōchin
.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
actor, film director, and singer. He was born August 12, 1958 in Okawa
Okawa, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the city has an estimated population of 38,374 and the density of 1,140 persons per km². The total area is 33.61 km².The city was founded on April 1, 1954. The name means 'big river'.-Geography:...
, Fukuoka
Fukuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....
. He made his directorial debut with Rockers
Rockers (2003 film)
Rockers is a 2003 Japanese comedy drama directed by Takanori Jinnai. It is a fictional account of real-life Japanese rock band, The Rockers.- Cast :* Yumi Asou* Ryūnosuke Kamiki* Katsuya Kobayashi* Hiroko Isayama* Toru Kazama...
(ロッカーズ or Rokkazu), a 2003 film based on his years as vocalist for the punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band The Rockers
The Rockers (band)
The Rockers were formed in 1977 in Hakata, North Kyushu, a five-piece band which recorded three albums between 1980 and 1982 ....
(ザ・ロッカーズ). He was nominated best actor for a Japanese Academy Award three times, once in 1988 and twice in 1989. He won the award for Best Actor at the 12th Hochi Film Awards for Chōchin
Chōchin (film)
is a 1987 Japanese film directed by Shunichi Kajima.-Awards and nominations:9th Yokohama Film Festival* Won: Best Director - Shunichi Kajima* Won: Best Supporting Actress - Eri Ishida* 5th Best Film...
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