Jin Akanishi (Singer and actor)
Jin Akanishi is a Japanese singer, actor, idol, and former vocalist of the boy band KAT-TUN.
In December 2010, Akanishi signed a global deal with Warner Music Group with the goal of breaking through in the United States. His U.S. debut single “Test Drive ft. Jason Derulo” was released on November 8, 2011.
Akanishi was formerly with Johnny & Associates, but left the company on February 28, 2014. He launched a new official website on July 4, 2014 which marked the renewal of his entertainment career.
- Native name
- 赤西仁 (AKANISHI Jin)
- Occupation
- Singer and actor
- Birthplace
- Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Born
- July 4, 1984 (age 31)
- Blood type
- O
- Debuted
- 1998
- Genres
- Films
Filmography as actor
Year | Movie | Role |
---|---|---|
2013 | 47 Ronin | Oishi Chikara |
2010 | Bandage |
Latest news
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Jin Akanishi joins cast of Carl Erik Rinsch’s “47 Ronin”
On Thursday, the official website for Carl Erik Rinsch’s upcoming big-budget Hollywood adaptation of 47 Ronin was updated with the announcement that actor and former KAT-TUN vocalist Jin Akanishi...
5 years ago
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Last Updated 18 Nov 2014 at 18:33