Ken Yamamura

Ken Yamamura: Biography in Details

Who is Ken Yamamura?

Ken Yamamura is a Japanese actor who rose to fame after portraying the younger Ichirō Yashida / Silver Samurai in the 2013 film The Wolverine.

Ken’s eminent skill is showcased in the 2014 remake of Godzilla and Earthquake Bird (2019) as well. 

Born a Japanese played in both Japanese and Hollywood action films, his name is engraved as an antagonist in the film lover’s heart, not much need to be said.

Ken Yamamura- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Ken Yamamura was born on January 21, 1986, in Osaka, Japan under the zodiac Capricorn as Kennosuke.

The 36-year-old actor has Japanese ethnicity and accent.

Ken has not disclosed information about his family, parents, and siblings to the media yet.

Ken Yamamura attended Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, and pursued a drama course taking Australian actors, such as Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Nicole Kidman as inspiration.

Ken Yamamura- Professional Life, Careers

The Wolverine (2013)

Ken shared the screen alongside Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Svetlana Khodchenkova, and Brian Tee in the 2013 film The Wolverine.

The Logan wolverine comes to Japan to meet an old friend and gets mired in a conspiracy involving yakuza and mutants in this film directed by James Mangold.

Godzilla (2014)

Ken starred as Takashi in Godzilla, a film about monstrous creatures and a superhero who can save humanity.

The action film was made under the direction of director Gareth Edwards featuring actors like  Aaron Taylor-Johnson, CJ Adams, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen.

Earthquake Bird (2019)

The film adaptation of a novel by Susan Jones directed by Wash Westmoreland also includes him in the role of Oguchi, a lead cast.

Likewise, Ken got a chance to work with stars such as Alicia Vikander, Kiki Sukezane Kenichi Masuda, Naoki Kobayashi, Riley Keough, and Jack Huston.

Filmography

• Double Happiness Uranium (2013) – Mitch
• Massan (TV series) (2014) – Jiro Fujioka
• Kaze no Tôge: Ginkan no Fu (TV series) (2015)
• The Hybrid: Nue no ko (2015) – Kyogoku
• Black Mirror Episode: “Playtest” (2016)
• Sekigahara (2017) – Shima Nobukatsu
• People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan (2021)

Ken Yamamura- Net worth, Salary

Ken Yamamura earns a handsome salary as an actor, which led him to accompass a $17 million net worth.

Meanwhile, his luxuries, brands, cars, mansions, and lifestyle are under review as of 2023.

Ken Yamamura- Rumors, Controversy

Ken Yamamura has maintained a healthy distance from unnecessary rumors and controversies down the line.

Body Features- Height, Weight

Ken Yamamura stands 5 feet and 9 inches tall with black hair, brown eyes, and a fair skin complexion.

The detail regarding his weight, chest-waist-hip size, bicep, dress, and shoe size are under update.

Social Media

Ken Yamamura has an Instagram account but is not quite active on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter.

He often shares his family picture, and son, and promotes film through his Instagram.

Also, Read more about Nhut Le, Darby Camp, and Junny.

Ken Yamamura's Birthday Dates