Maeda Ken
- Name: Maeda Ken
- Native name: 前田健
- Given name:
- Also Known as: Maeken, まえだ けん
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: June 14, 1971
- Died: April 26, 2016
Maeda went to America when he was 19 and lived in Manhattan for four years. Because of this, he was fluent in English. He studied music and dance at the Broadway Dance Center, and after going back to Japan in 1994 he began a one-man show named "Monomane Battle". He imitated a song by Watanabe Machiko perfectly, making the transition from male to female in his act flawlessly. Years later he began imitating Matsuura Aya.
In 2004 Ken became a regular on TV Asahi's Ganbai Gekijou (Sold-Out Theater) and later created Maeken Trance Project. The group's first single, Koi no Buchiage Tengoku was released in August 2005 and was a trance remake of the mega-hit Dragostea Din Tei by Romanian group O-Zone . It reached #12 on the Oricon and had an exceptionally long period of sales. It is rumored that Ken was influenced by Gorie, another popular crossdressing comedian.
With the release of his book "Maeda Ken no Koi Kyara Shindan" (Maeda Ken's Love Character Diagnosis) in November of that year, Ken came out as gay. This has not hindered his career, as he later became a voice actor for Digimon Savers and released a second single for Maeken Trance Project in August 2006.
(Source: Generasia) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
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Onna wa Sore o Yurusanai
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Joh [Gay Bar Employee] (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
Dandarin Rodo Kijun Kantokukan
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Kitagawa [Hiroshi's subordinate] (Ep.6)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Kagi no Kakatta Heya
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Kawasaki (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
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Last Money - Ai no Nedan
Japanese Drama, 2011, 7 eps
Isogai Yoshio (Ep. 3)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
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Gou - Himetachi no Sengoku
Japanese Drama, 2011, 46 eps
Yuki Hideyasu
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Mattsugu
Japanese Drama, 2010, 13 eps
Getakan
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Daimajin Kanon
Japanese Drama, 2010, 26 eps
Tamekichi
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Bocho Mania 09
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Kamiyama (Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
Kochikame
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
[Busjacker] (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
6.7
|
Uramiya Honpo Reboot
Japanese Drama, 2009, 12 eps
Shiwasuda Takeomi
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Uta no Onii-san
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
Sumiyoshi Kazuhiro
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Kimi Hannin Janai yo ne?
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Okama (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata
Japanese Drama, 2008, 12 eps
Shigeo Senkawa
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Shiori to Shimiko no Kaiki Jikenbo
Japanese Drama, 2008, 13 eps
(Unknown)
|
7.0
|
Hotaru no Hikari
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
[Store manager] (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
Uramiya Honpo
Japanese Drama, 2006, 12 eps
Shiwasuda Takeomi
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Galcir
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
Xmas Nante Daikirai
Japanese Drama, 2004, 4 eps
[The man who picked up Fuyumi at a party]
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Remote
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Minowa Masami (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
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Banana, Glove and Whale Shark
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Nurse
(Support Role)
|
7.0
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The Last Message - Rinjo: Gekijoban
Japanese Movie, 2012,
[Police officer]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
For Love's Sake
Japanese Movie, 2012,
[Teacher]
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Liar Game: Reborn
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Murata Tetsuya
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Miss Boys - Yuujo no Yukue
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Romeo
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Shojotachi no Rashinban
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Mesaki Goro
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Your Honor! How About a Little Leniency?
Japanese Movie, 2010,
(Support Role)
|
3.5
|
Sword of Desperation
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Kishuke
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
Japanese Movie, 2010,
[Parliament Member]
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Perfect Education 7: Maid for You
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Otake
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Kyo kara Hitman
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Kamio
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Castle Under Fiery Skies
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Tomekichi
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Saikin Retto
Japanese Movie, 2009,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Dance Subaru
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Sada
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Mariah
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
1 Month Like Summer Vacation
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Pako
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 8
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 7
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 7: Nanki Shirahama ~ Tokkyu Kuroshi O-go 12-funkan no Satsui!!
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Kitamura Yukio
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 6: Oigawa Tetsudo SL "Kawanemichi" 2-funkan no Kuhaku!!
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Kitaguchi Yukio
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 6
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 5
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 4
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 3
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 2
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 4: Zencho 6400 meter Choshi Dentetsu Satsujin Route!!
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Kitaguchi Yukio
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Onna Keiji Otomichi Takako - Kogoeru Kiba
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Yumeka
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Keishicho Nanpei Han: Shichinin no Keiji
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Tomii Kenji
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Onna Taxi Driver no Jiken Nisshi 4
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
[Taxi Passenger]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Anmitsu Hime 2
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Uramiya Honpo Special 2
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Shiwasuda Takeomi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Uramiya Honpo Special
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Shiwasuda Takeomi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Otori Sosakan Kitami Shiho 12: Nise Hito Tsuma Renzoku Satsujin - Kinpatsu no Otoko no Ayashii Kage…
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Ebina Masato
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kekkon Sodan-in Suenaga Uzuki no Suiri Annai-jo Jigoku no Hanayome 4
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 142)
(Guest)
|
8.5
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 96)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Geinojin Senyo Taxi Shi ~Taku
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 28 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Kitano Talent Meikan
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 84 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game: Hot Spring Inn
Japanese TV Show, 2003, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
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