★ HOW OLD IS HIROSHI TAMAKI?
Hiroshi Tamaki is 46 years old, born January 14, 1980 in Japan · Capricorn.
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About
Hiroshi Tamaki is a Japanese actor and singer known for playing Shinichi Chiaki in the 2006 drama Nodame Cantabile, a role that cemented his mainstream recognition. Born in Nagoya on January 14, 1980, he was discovered by a talent agent while shopping with friends in high school and made his acting debut in 1998. His singing career launched with the single "Seasons" in 2004. As a Capricorn, he brings disciplined precision to both dramatic and voice-acting work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Hiroshi Tamaki is a Japanese actor and singer from Nagoya who became a household name through his portrayal of Shinichi Chiaki in the 2006 Fuji TV drama Nodame Cantabile. Discovered while shopping with friends during high school, he entered entertainment through a talent agent and made his acting debut in the 1998 drama Am I Weird?. His breakthrough came in the 2001 film Waterboys, but the Nodame Cantabile role solidified his star status. His parallel singing career began in summer 2004 with the single "Seasons".
Beyond acting and singing, Tamaki has built a significant career in dubbing Western productions for Japanese audiences—he voiced Owen Grady (Chris Pratt's character) across the Jurassic World film series and Alex the Lion (originally voiced by Ben Stiller) in the Madagascar animated franchise. In 2012, he hosted the revival of Iron Chef Japanese on Fuji TV, portraying the Kitchen Stadium chairman.
Born January 14, 1980, Tamaki embodies the Capricorn trait of calculated ambition and professional consistency. Numerologically aligned with life path 6, he gravitates toward roles requiring emotional depth and harmony—evident in his dramatic work and his commitment to translating beloved characters for Japanese viewers. As a male Japanese actor and singer, his career spans acting, music, and voice work across multiple mediums.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Hiroshi Tamaki was discovered by a talent agent while shopping with friends during high school, an unexpected encounter that launched his path into entertainment. He made his professional acting debut in the 1998 drama Am I Weird? at age 18, then worked steadily in television and film before his 2001 breakthrough in Waterboys.
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Trivia
- He voiced Owen Grady across the Jurassic World film series, translating Chris Pratt's character into Japanese.
- His singing career started with "Seasons" in summer 2004, running parallel to his acting work.
- In 2012, he hosted the revival of Iron Chef Japanese, serving as the chairman of the Kitchen Stadium on Fuji TV.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Hiroshi Tamaki often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Hiroshi Tamaki?
- Hiroshi Tamaki is 46 years old (born January 14, 1980).
- When is Hiroshi Tamaki's birthday?
- Hiroshi Tamaki was born on January 14, 1980.
- What is Hiroshi Tamaki's zodiac sign?
- Hiroshi Tamaki is a Capricorn, born January 14, 1980.
- What is Hiroshi Tamaki's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Hiroshi Tamaki was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Hiroshi Tamaki from?
- Hiroshi Tamaki is from Japan.
- What does Hiroshi Tamaki do?
- Hiroshi Tamaki is a actor.
- Is Hiroshi Tamaki still alive?
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