An actor known for roles in Inception, Letters from Iwo Jima, and The Last Samurai; also starred in Memories of Tomorrow. Actively involved in Japan's earthquake relief effort, launching the websites kizuna311.com and uniteforjapan.org in support of the victims. Part of a Discovery Channel documentary on the catastrophe that changed Japan forever (2012 release). Recipient of awards, including: Academy Award nomination for The Last Samurai; Japanese Academy Award for Best Actor, Memories of Tomorrow.