Hiroshi Tamaki (玉木 宏, Tamaki Hiroshi, born 14 January 1980) is a Japanese actor and singer from Nagoya, Japan.[1][3] When he was still in high school, he was discovered by a talent agent while out shopping with friends.[1] He made his debut in the drama Am I Weird? (私ってへん? Watashitte Hen?) in 1998. Tamaki became better known with his appearance in the 2001 film Waterboys.
His singing career started with the single "Seasons" in the summer of 2004.[4]
He was cast as Shinichi Chiaki in the drama Nodame Cantabile, which aired in Japan on Fuji TV on 16 October 2006. The drama was a hit, and he became most known for this role.[5]
He starred in the revival of the Iron Chef Japanese cooking show on Fuji TV in October 2012, portraying the chairman of the Kitchen Stadium.[6]
He also lent his voice to dub Western productions; for example he voiced Owen Grady (played by Chris Pratt) in the Jurassic World film series and Alex the Lion (original voice: Ben Stiller) in the Madagascar animated film series.[7]
Kibou no Umi/Ame (希望の海/雨 Sea of Desire/Rain) (Avex Trax, 26 April 2006)
Yakusoku/question (約束/question Promise/Question) (Avex Trax, 24 May 2006)
Reviver ~Kanashimi ga Mata Kurikaesou to Dareka ni Ai wo Utau~ (ラバイバー~悲しみがまた繰り返そうと誰かに愛を唄う~ Reviver ~When the Sadness Returns, Who Will I Sing my Love to? (Avex Trax, 28 June 2006)
Odorou Yo (踊ろうよ Let's Dance (Avex Trax, 6 February 2008)
Dakishimetai (抱きしめたい I Want to Hug You) (Avex Trax, 19 March 2008)
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