Mitsuru Hirata
Mitsuru Hirata (平田 満, Hirata Mitsuru), born on November 2, 1953, is a prominent Japanese actor hailing from Toyohashi City in Aichi Prefecture. He is currently represented by the Alpha Agency, a well-known talent management company in Japan. Over the years, Hirata has made significant contributions to the Japanese entertainment industry, showcasing his versatile acting skills across various mediums.
In his personal life, he is married to fellow actress Kanako Inoue (井上 加奈子), who shares his passion for the performing arts. Together, they are a notable couple in the industry, both having carved their own paths in acting. Hirata's enduring career and continued presence in film and television have established him as a respected figure in Japanese cinema.
Filmography
The Asadas!
Capone Cries a Lot
Call Me Chihiro
Listen to the Universe
Fukushima 50
Tora-san, the Go-Between
Love & Pop
Traces of Sin
Railroad Man
Madadayo
The Woodsman and the Rain
Case of Kyoko, Case of Shuichi
KochiKame - The Movie: Save the Kachidoki Bridge!
Flowers
We Are
Wasao
Music Box (1989)