Kenta Kiritani

Kiritani Kenta

  • Name: Kiritani Kenta
  • Native name: 桐谷健太
  • Also Known as: きりたに けんた
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 4, 1980
  • Age: 44
Kiritani Kenta is a Japanese actor, born in Osaka, Japan. His talent Agency is Hot Road.

Kiritani has won the "Rookie of the Year" 2011 Elan D'or Award.

He married a non-celebrity woman 5 years his junior on April 2, 2014. The couple welcomed their first child in that same year. On February 11, 2016, he announced that his second child had been born.

(Source: Asiacue; MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Informa: Yami wo Ikiru Kemonotachi
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Kihara Keijiro (Main Role)
8
Kihara Keijiro
Main Role
0.0
2024 Qros no Onna
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Kuriyama Koji (Main Role)
10
Kuriyama Koji
Main Role
8.1
2024 Saka no Ue no Akai Yane
Japanese Drama, 2024, 5 eps
Hashimoto Ryo (Main Role)
5
Hashimoto Ryo
Main Role
7.4
2024 Innai Keisatsu
Japanese Drama, 2024, 11 eps
Murai Osamu (Main Role)
11
Murai Osamu
Main Role
7.4
2023 Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji
Japanese Drama, 2023, 9 eps
Nakaido Gota (Main Role)
9
Nakaido Gota
Main Role
7.4
2023 Informa
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Kihara Keijiro (Main Role)
10
Kihara Keijiro
Main Role
7.6
2022 Invisible
Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps
Saruwatari Shinichiro [Inspector general] (Support Role)
10
Saruwatari Shinichiro [Inspector general]
Support Role
7.6
2021 Ore no Ie no Hanashi
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Miyama Jugemu [Juichi's adopted brother] (Support Role)
10
Miyama Jugemu [Juichi's adopted brother]
Support Role
8.1
2020 Keiji to Kenji - Shokatsu to Chiken no 24ji
Japanese Drama, 2020, 9 eps
Nakaido Gota (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.2
2019 4-punkan no Marigold
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Hanamaki Ren [Mikoto's stepbrother] (Support Role)
10
Hanamaki Ren [Mikoto's stepbrother]
Support Role
7.4
2019 Idaten
Japanese Drama, 2019, 47 eps
Kono Ichiro [Minister] (Support Role)
47
Kono Ichiro [Minister]
Support Role
8.1
2018 Manpuku
Japanese Drama, 2018, 151 eps
Sera Katsuo (Support Role)
151
Sera Katsuo
Support Role
7.7
2018 Kimi ga Kokoro ni Sumitsuita
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Yoshizaki Kojirou (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.3
2017 Kataomoi
Japanese Drama, 2017, 6 eps
Nishiwaki Tetsuro (Main Role)
6
Main Role
7.4
2016 Cain and Abel
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Takada Ryuuichi (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.4
2016 Aquarium Girl
Japanese Drama, 2016, 7 eps
Kaji Ryouhei (Main Role)
7
Main Role
7.5
2016 Megabank Saishu Kessen
Japanese Drama, 2016, 6 eps
Nihei Shohei (Main Role)
6
Main Role
7.6
2015 Yokokuhan: The Pain
Japanese Drama, 2015, 5 eps
Takeshi Mizutani (Main Role)
5
Main Role
7.3
2015 Tenno no Ryoriban
Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Matsui Shintaro [Kazoku Kaikan] (Support Role)
12
Matsui Shintaro [Kazoku Kaikan]
Support Role
8.5
2014 Oyaji no Senaka
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Sugimoto Daigo (Ep.6) (Support Role)
10
Sugimoto Daigo (Ep.6)
Support Role
7.6
2013 Ando Lloyd - A.I. Knows Love ?
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Hoshi Shinzo (Support Role)
10
Hoshi Shinzo
Support Role
7.6
2013 Gekiryu - Watashi wo Oboete Imasuka?
Japanese Drama, 2013, 8 eps
Koji Higashihashi (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.0
2013 Galileo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Isoya Tomohiro [Wakana's Husband] (Ep.5) (Guest Role)
11
Isoya Tomohiro [Wakana's Husband] (Ep.5)
Guest Role
7.8
2013 Soratobu Kouhoushitsu
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Kiritani Takashi [Actor] (Ep.1,10) (Support Role)
11
Kiritani Takashi [Actor] (Ep.1,10)
Support Role
8.1
2013 Chichi no Hana, Saku Haru: Gifu Nagaragawa Houkan Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 2013, 1 eps
Tsuji Jirou (Main Role)
1
Main Role
8.0
2012 Osozaki no Himawari
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Fujii Junichi (Main Role)
10
Fujii Junichi
Main Role
7.9
2012 W no Higeki
Japanese Drama, 2012, 8 eps
Yumisaka Keiichiro (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.7
2012 Strawberry Night
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Otsuka Shinji [Flashback] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
11
Otsuka Shinji [Flashback] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.9
2011 Sengyou Shufu Tantei ~Watashi wa Shadow
Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps
Jinnai Haruki (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.3
2011 Zettai Reido Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Takigawa Shinjiro (Support Role)
11
Takigawa Shinjiro
Support Role
7.6
2011 JIN Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Saburi Yusuke (Support Role)
11
Support Role
8.3
2010 Ogon no Buta
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
Kaneda Tetsuo [Investigator] (Support Role)
9
Kaneda Tetsuo [Investigator]
Support Role
7.3
2010 RYOMADEN
Japanese Drama, 2010, 48 eps
Kurata Ike (Support Role)
48
Kurata Ike
Support Role
8.0
2009 JIN
Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps
Saburi Yusuke (Support Role)
11
Support Role
8.3
2008 Ryusei no Kizuna
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Takayama Hisanobu (Support Role)
10
Takayama Hisanobu
Support Role
8.0
2008 Rookies
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Hiratsuka Taira (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.9
2008 1 Pound no Fukuin
Japanese Drama, 2008, 9 eps
Kurenai Ryusei (Ep. 7-8) (Guest Role)
9
Kurenai Ryusei (Ep. 7-8)
Guest Role
7.3
2006 Waraeru Koi wa Shitakunai
Japanese Drama, 2006, 3 eps
Ooguro Takashi (Support Role)
3
Ooguro Takashi
Support Role
6.9
2006 Taiyou no Uta
Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps
Masu (Ep.6) (Guest Role)
10
Masu (Ep.6)
Guest Role
7.7
2006 Kurosagi
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Soma Takashi [White Lily Bridal Wedding manager] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
11
Soma Takashi [White Lily Bridal Wedding manager] (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.7
2006 Tsunagareta Asu
Japanese Drama, 2006, 4 eps
Hattori Kosuke (Support Role)
4
Hattori Kosuke
Support Role
0.0
2005 Aibo Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2005, 21 eps
Wakiyuki Taro (Ep. 13) (Guest Role)
21
Wakiyuki Taro (Ep. 13)
Guest Role
7.9
2005 Don't Go! Ryoma
Japanese Drama, 2005, 4 eps
Nakaoka Shintaro (Support Role)
4
Nakaoka Shintaro
Support Role
3.0
2005 Tiger & Dragon
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Chibi-T / Takeshi-kun (Support Role)
11
Chibi-T / Takeshi-kun
Support Role
8.0
2003 Message
Japanese Drama, 2003, 8 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
8
(Ep. 8)
Guest Role
5.0
2002 Night Hospital
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Nakano (Support Role)
10
Nakano
Support Role
7.0
2002 Lunch Queen
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
Magii (Guest Role)
12
Magii
Guest Role
7.3
2002 Shiritsu Tantei Hama Mike
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
(Ep. 12) (Guest Role)
12
(Ep. 12)
Guest Role
10.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2025 Shiranai Kanojo
Japanese Movie, 2025,
Kajiwara Keisuke (Support Role)
Kajiwara Keisuke
Support Role
0.0
2023 Analog
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Takagi Junichi (Support Role)
Takagi Junichi
Support Role
7.7
2023 Kubi
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Hattori Hanzo (Support Role)
Hattori Hanzo
Support Role
7.1
2022 Fragments of the Last Will
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Aizawa Mitsuo (Support Role)
Aizawa Mitsuo
Support Role
8.2
2017 Vigilante
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Saburo (Main Role)
Main Role
7.9
2017 Hibana: Spark
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Kamiya (Main Role)
Kamiya
Main Role
7.3
2017 Close-Knit
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Ogawa Makio (Main Role)
Main Role
8.1
2016 TOO YOUNG TO DIE!
Japanese Movie, 2016,
COZY (Support Role)
COZY
Support Role
7.4
2015 Bakuman.
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Fukuda Shinta [Mangaka] (Support Role)
Fukuda Shinta [Mangaka]
Support Role
7.8
2015 Gonin Saga
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Daisuke Ogoshi (Main Role)
Main Role
6.5
2015 A Sower of Seeds 2
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Main Role
8.0
2015 Have a Song on Your Lips
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Teacher Tsukamoto (Support Role)
Teacher Tsukamoto
Support Role
7.9
2012 Fly with the Gold
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Noda (Main Role)
Noda
Main Role
6.7
2012 Outrage Beyond
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Shima (Support Role)
Shima
Support Role
7.3
2010 Here Comes the Bride, My Mom!
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Hattori Kenji (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
2010 BECK
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Chiba Tsunemi (Main Role)
Chiba Tsunemi
Main Role
7.7
2010 Solanin
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Yamada Jiro / Billy [Meiko & Naruo's best friend] (Support Role)
Yamada Jiro / Billy [Meiko & Naruo's best friend]
Support Role
7.5
2009 Rookies: Graduation
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Hiratsuka Taira (Main Role)
Hiratsuka Taira
Main Role
7.9
2009 Crows Zero 2
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Tatsukawa Tokio (Support Role)
Tatsukawa Tokio
Support Role
8.0
2008 Hyakuhachi
Japanese Movie, 2008,
[Coach] (Support Role)
[Coach]
Support Role
4.0
2008 Cyborg She
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Sato Kenta (Support Role)
Support Role
7.6
2007 Crows Zero
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Tatsukawa Tokio ["Serizawa Army"] (Support Role)
Tatsukawa Tokio ["Serizawa Army"]
Support Role
8.0
2006 Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series
Japanese Movie, 2006,
[Maritime self-defense force member] (Bit part)
[Maritime self-defense force member]
Bit part
7.7
2005 Beat Kids
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Oda (Support Role)
Oda
Support Role
6.6
2004 69 Sixty Nine
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Shirogushi Yuji (Support Role)
Shirogushi Yuji
Support Role
7.1
2003 Get Up!
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Haruhiko (Support Role)
Haruhiko
Support Role
6.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2021 Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2021 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps
{Fukatsu no Jumon} Nakaoka Kenichi (Main Role)
1
{Fukatsu no Jumon} Nakaoka Kenichi
Main Role
7.3
2015 Eien no Zero
Japanese Special, 2015, 3 eps
Saeki Kentaro (Main Role)
3
Main Role
7.6
2014 Sanuki Udon Yushika
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Ohnishi Teppei (Main Role)
1
Main Role
4.0
2014 Umoreru
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Tooru Kitami (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.3
2013 Olympic no Minoshirokin
Japanese Special, 2013, 2 eps
Yabutani Kiyoshi (Support Role)
2
Yabutani Kiyoshi
Support Role
6.6
2013 Tokeiya no Musume
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Hanamura Tsukasa (Support Role)
1
Hanamura Tsukasa
Support Role
6.9
2013 Chichi no Hana, Saku Haru
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Tsuji Jiro (Main Role)
1
Main Role
6.9
2013 Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo: Hong Kong Kowloon Zaiho Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Takigawa Ryuta (Support Role)
1
Takigawa Ryuta
Support Role
7.6
2012 The Gold Case
Japanese Special, 2012, 5 eps
Noda (Support Role)
5
Noda
Support Role
6.7
2010 Strawberry Night
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Otsuka Shinji (Support Role)
1
Otsuka Shinji
Support Role
7.8
2008 Rookies SP
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Hiratsuka Taira (Support Role)
1
Hiratsuka Taira
Support Role
7.3
2008 Torishimare Yaku Shin Nyushain
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Imaizumi (Guest Role)
1
Imaizumi
Guest Role
8.0
2006 Our War
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Yamaguchi Shinzou (Support Role)
1
Yamaguchi Shinzou
Support Role
6.8
2005 Be-Bop High School 2
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Shibata (Support Role)
1
Shibata
Support Role
5.8
2005 Koi Suru Nichiyobi: Series 2
Japanese Special, 2005, 26 eps
Watarai Shinji (Ep. 16) (Support Role)
26
Watarai Shinji (Ep. 16)
Support Role
0.0
2005 Tiger & Dragon Special
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Chibi-T / Takeshi-kun (Support Role)
1
Chibi-T / Takeshi-kun
Support Role
7.8
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2021 Lie or Truth Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 33) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 33)
Guest
0.0
2021 1-Oku 3000-Mannin no SHOW Channel
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 122 eps
(Ep. 28, 74) (Guest)
122
(Ep. 28, 74)
Guest
7.9
2020 Quiz! The Iwakan
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 50 eps
(Guest)
50
Guest
7.0
2020 CDTV Live! Live!
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 125 eps
(Guest)
125
Guest
7.9
2018 7.2 Atarashii Betsu no Mado
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 63 eps
(Ep. 40) (Guest)
63
(Ep. 40)
Guest
0.0
2016 Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Ep. 13, 101) (Guest)
330
(Ep. 13, 101)
Guest
6.0
2015 Love Music
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 350 eps
(Guest)
350
Guest
8.4
2015 EIGHT-JAM
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 54, 217) (Guest)
430
(Ep. 54, 217)
Guest
0.0
2015 Buzz Rhythm
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 380 eps
(Guest)
380
Guest
8.2
2014 KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 417 eps
(Ep.297) (Guest)
417
(Ep.297)
Guest
8.7
2014 Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 68) (Guest)
265
(Ep. 68)
Guest
5.9
2014 Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 231, 291, 378-380) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 231, 291, 378-380)
Guest
7.9
2013 Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 550 eps
(Ep. 449, 488) (Guest)
550
(Ep. 449, 488)
Guest
8.1
2012 Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 85, 138-139) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 85, 138-139)
Guest
8.0
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 101, 375) (Guest)
810
(Ep. 101, 375)
Guest
10.0
2008 5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 124) (Guest)
171
(Ep. 124)
Guest
9.0
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 334, 479) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 334, 479)
Guest
8.2
2008 Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 196, 355, 376) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 196, 355, 376)
Guest
8.4
2004 Cinemaholic
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 56 eps
(Guest)
56
Guest
0.0
1998 Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1236 eps
(Ep. 944) {Mar 5, 2017} (Guest)
1236
(Ep. 944) {Mar 5, 2017}
Guest
8.0
1996 King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20080607, 0726, 20090530) (Guest)
1214
(20080607, 0726, 20090530)
Guest
0.0
1994 Tokyo Friends Park II
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 0 eps
(Guest)
0
Guest
0.0
1994 Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S22E15) (Guest)
1
[Gochi] (S22E15)
Guest
0.0
1986 MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1328
[Performer]
Guest
8.0
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Kiritani Kenta

Kenta Kiritani
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  • First Name: Kenta
  • Family Name: Kiritani
  • Native name: 桐谷健太
  • Also Known as: きりたに けんた
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 4, 1980
  • Age: 44

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