Yuki Matsuzaki

About

Yuki Matsuzaki, born in Miyazaki, Japan began acting at the age of 7 in a small theatrical group that performed for children. He performed over 50 shows in local theaters until he was 18. Upon graduating high school, he decided to dedicate his life to acting and moved to New York City to become an accomplished actor with the versatility to perform in both English and Japanese. Upon his arrival, all his money was stolen and he became homeless. In order to survive, he started performing on the streets of Times Square where his first day tally after performing 8-hours was a mere $4.00. All his endurance and hard work was rewarded when Edward Zwick cast Yuki for The Last Samuri (2003). He began booking roles in such films as Drunken Sword (2005) and Roku (2005). Next Clint Eastwood cast him as Nozaki in Letters from Iwo Jima (2006). Eastwood favored Yuki for his unique preparation. In...

Known for

HeroesSeries • 2006Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSeries • 2012We Bare BearsSeries • 2015iCarlySeries • 2007The Man in the High CastleSeries • 2015Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesMovie • 2011The NewsroomSeries • 2012The Last SamuraiMovie • 2003Skull IslandSeries • 2023Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi ChroniclesSeries • 2022Better Off TedSeries • 2009Letters from Iwo JimaMovie • 2006How Do You KnowMovie • 2010ONI: Thunder God's TaleSeries • 2022The Pink Panther 2Movie • 2009Only the BraveMovie • 2006iCarly: iGo to JapanMovie • 2008Last Three DaysMovie • 2020Man from RenoMovie • 2014BraveStormMovie • 2017