★ HOW OLD IS KENTARŌ KOBAYASHI?
Kentarō Kobayashi is 53 years old, born April 17, 1973 in Japan · Aries.
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About
Kentarō Kobayashi is a Japanese comedian, actor, dramaturge, theatre director, and manga artist. Born April 17, 1973, he's best known outside Japan for directing and acting in "The Japanese Tradition" viral videos and playing the Mac in Japan's "Get a Mac" ad campaign opposite Jin Katagiri. He co-founded the Rahmens comedy duo and serialized the manga Hana Usagi from 1999 to 2004. As an Aries, he channels the sign's directorial boldness across comedy, theatre, and visual media.
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Biography
Kentarō Kobayashi is a Japanese comedian, actor, dramaturge, theatre director, and manga artist. Born April 17, 1973, he gained international recognition for directing and starring in the "Japanese Tradition" video series—particularly "Sushi"—which showcased deadpan cultural commentary. In Japan's advertising landscape, he became a household name playing the Mac in the "Get a Mac" campaign, opposite actor Jin Katagiri as the PC. He co-founded the Rahmens owarai (comedy) duo, cementing his status in stand-up and sketch performance. His creative output extends to manga: his series Hana Usagi serialized in Young Magazine Uppers (Kodansha) from 1999 to 2004. As a multi-disciplinary artist, Kobayashi works across comedy performance, theatre direction, acting, and visual storytelling—roles that demand sharp timing and conceptual vision. Born under Aries, his directorial and performance choices reflect the sign's boldness and pioneering energy. Japanese comedy and performance art remain his primary canvas.
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Trivia
- He played the Mac in Japan's localized "Get a Mac" advertising campaign, opposite Jin Katagiri as the PC.
- His manga series Hana Usagi ran for five years (1999–2004) in Young Magazine Uppers, published by Kodansha.
- The "Japanese Tradition" video series, particularly "Sushi," became his most recognizable work outside Japan.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Kentarō Kobayashi reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kentarō Kobayashi?
- Kentarō Kobayashi is 53 years old (born April 17, 1973).
- When is Kentarō Kobayashi's birthday?
- Kentarō Kobayashi was born on April 17, 1973.
- What is Kentarō Kobayashi's zodiac sign?
- Kentarō Kobayashi is a Aries, born April 17, 1973.
- What is Kentarō Kobayashi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kentarō Kobayashi was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Kentarō Kobayashi from?
- Kentarō Kobayashi is from Japan.
- What does Kentarō Kobayashi do?
- Kentarō Kobayashi is a actor.
- Is Kentarō Kobayashi still alive?
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