Kei Tanaka

About

Japanese actor who rose to fame after starring in the 2008 drama film Kogoeru Kagami. He scored another success with his leading role in the comedy series Ossan's Love. His performance in the series earned him the Best Actor award at the International Drama Festival in Tokyo.

Before Fame

He considered a career in professional basketball before he began to pursue acting.

Trivia

He was named Newcomer of the Year at the 43rd Elan d'or Awards. He voiced Channing Tatum's character in the Japanese dub of The Lost City.

Family Life

He married actress Sakura in the year 2011. They welcomed their first child in the year 2012 and their second in the year 2016.

Associated With

He and Yudai Chiba acted together in the second season of Ossan's Love.