Kazunari Ninomiya

Biography

Kazunari Ninomiya (born June 17, 1983), often called Nino, is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, seiyū and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film Letters from Iwo Jima. Ninomiya began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 13. Prior to his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Ninomiya started an acting career when he was cast as Chris for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Since then, he has went on to appear in numerous drama, movie and stage productions, making him known as the actor of Arashi. Described as an actor who can act with his mouth and eyes, Ninomiya has won a number of awards and nominations for his roles.

Most Known For

Exit 8

as The Lost Man

Last Samurai Standing

as Enju

Arashi ni Shiyagare

Anpan

as Kiyoshi Yanai

NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen

as MC

NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen

as Self - White Team Host

NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen

as Self - Performer (Arashi)

Vivant

as Nokor

Oshi no Ko -The Final Act-

as Hikaru Kamiki

Black Pean

as Seishiro Tokai / Yukihiko Amagi

OSHINOKO

as Hikaru Kamiki

Ties of Shooting Stars

as Ariake Koichi

Letters from Iwo Jima

as Private Saigo

D no Arashi

Affectionate Time

as Wakui Takuro

Ninosan

Minami's Girlfriend

as Susumu Minami

As Tears Go By

as Kenta Fuchigami

My Family

as Haruto Narusawa

Freeter, Ie wo Kau

as Seiji Take