About Akira Emoto
Born 1948. Akira Emoto is a Japanese actor and comedian.
is a Japanese actor.
Career In 1999, he won the Japanese Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the title role in Dr. Akagi. He also won the award for best supporting actor at the 7th Hochi Film Award for Dotonbori River and Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san.
Personal life
His wife was the actress Kazue who died in 2018, and he is the father of the actors Tasuku Emoto and Tokio Emoto.
Selected filmography
Film
Television
Japanese dub
Honours Medal with Purple Ribbon (2011) Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette (2019)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Akira Emoto's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Akira Emoto's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Akira Emoto?
Japanese actor
When was Akira Emoto born?
Akira Emoto was born on 3 November 1948 in Chūō.
What is Akira Emoto's occupation?
Akira Emoto is an actor and comedian.
What nationality is Akira Emoto?
Akira Emoto is Japanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akira Emoto. https://biography.guide/akira-emoto/
MLA: "Akira Emoto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akira-emoto/.
Chicago: "Akira Emoto." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/akira-emoto/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC