ARASHI's Ninomiya Kazunari

Full Name : Kazunari Ninomiya

Known As : Ninomiya Kazunari

Nickname : Nino 

Place of Birth : Tokyo, Japan 

Lives in : Japan

Date of Birth : June 17, 1983

Star Sign : Gemini

Profession : Actor, Model, Musician, Singer, Songwriter, TV Host 

Famous For : Letters from Iwo Jima  (2006) 

Family: Sister (2 years older) 

Talent agency: Johnny's Entertainment

Ninomiya was born in Katsushika, Tokyo as the youngest child of his family^.. His father and mother were both working as chefs when they met and his sister is two years older than he is. His parents divorced early in his life and his father left the family soon after.When Ninomiya was born, his grandfather immediately came home and named him the heir to the family's windshield factory since he was his grandfather's only grandson. However, when Ninomiya was twelve years old, his cousin sent in an application to Johnny & Associates without his knowledge. After attending and passing the auditions due to his mother's prodding, he joined the talent agency.

Ninomiya graduated from high school in March 2002 at the age of 18.

In 2004, Ninomiya penned and composed "Kako" (痕跡) for his solo performance during Arashi's Iza, Now!! tour. In 2008, Ninomiya composed, co-arranged and penned the lyrics for his solo "Gimmick Game". In 2010, Ninomiya also composed, co-arranged and penned the lyrics for his solo "1992*4##111". He also composed his another solo's, like Niji, and the newest is "Doko ni Demo Aru Uta"

Kazunari Ninomiya, often called Nino, is an award winning Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, television personality, seiyu and radio host. He is best known to movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film "Letters from Iwo Jima".

Filmography

  

Dramas

• [1998.01.01] Amagi Goe (天城越え)
• [1998.10 - 1998.12] Akimahende! (あきまへんで!)
• [1999.04 - 1999.06] Abunai Houkago (あぶない放課後)
• [1999.10.11 - 10.29] V no Arashi (Vの嵐) - with ARASHI
• [2000.10 - 2000.12] Namida wo Fuite (涙をふいて)
• [2001.10 - 2001.12] Handoku!!! (ハンドク!!!) - with Nagase Tomoya
• [2003.01 - 2003.03] Netsuretsu Teki Chuuka Hanten (熱烈的中華飯店)
• [2003.07 - 2003.09] Stand Up!! - with Yamashita Tomohisa
• [2004.07 - 2004.09] Minamikun no Koibito (南くんの恋人)
• [2005.01 - 2005.03] Yasashii Jikan (優しい時間)
• [2006.03.22] Sukoshi wa, Ongaeshi ga Dekitakana (少しは、恩返しができたかな)
• [2007.01 - 2007.03] Haikei, Chichiuesama (拝啓、父上様)
• [2007.07 - 2007.09] Yamada Taro Monogatari (山田太郎ものがたり)
• [2007.09.20] Marathon (マラソン)
• [2008.07.04] Maou (魔王) (Episode 1)
• [2008.10 - 2008.12] Ryuusei no Kizuna (流星の絆)
• [2009.03.29] DOOR TO DOOR
• [2009.09.24] Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara
• [2010.01.09] Saigou no Yakusoku
• [2010.07.19 - 2010.09.20] Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku (Episode 10)
• [2010.10.19 - 2010.12.21] Freeter, ie wo kau

Movies

• [2002] Pika*nchi LIFE IS HARD Dakedo HAPPY (ピカ☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだけどHAPPY) - with ARASHI
• [2003] Ao no Honou (青の炎 / Blue Light) - with Matsuura Aya & Suzuki Anne
• [2004] Pika**nchi LIFE IS HARD Dakara HAPPY (ピカ☆☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだからHAPPY) - with ARASHI
• [2006] Iwo Jima Kara no Tegami (硫黄島からの手紙 / Letters from Iwo Jima)
• [2006] Tekkon Kinkreet (鉄コン筋クリート) (Voice)
• [2007] Kiiroi Namida (黄色い涙) - with ARASHI
• [2009] Heaven's Door (ヘブンズ・ドア)
• [2010] Ohoku, The Inner Chamber (大奥)
• [2011] GANTZ

Stage

• [1997.07 - 1997.08] STAND BY ME - with Aiba Masaki, Matsumoto Jun, and Ikuta Toma
• [1997.08 - 1997.10] Johnny's Fantasy - KYO TO KYO
• [2004.03] Shibuya Kara Tooku Hanarete (シブヤから遠く離れて)
• [2005.04 - 2005.05] Riyuu Naki Hankou (理由なき反抗 / Rebel Without A Cause)
• [2009.07.18 - 2009.08.11] Stranger on a Train (見知らぬ乗客)

Solo Songs

• Kako (痕跡 commonly misread as "Konseki") - wrote lyrics and music
• Niji - wrote lyrics
• Regress of Progress - co-written with Domoto Tsuyoshi
• Shougai Nani ga Attemo Ai Suru Hito he (生涯、何があっても愛する人へ）- wrote lyrics and music
• Lead Vocal: Caramel Song
• Boku ga Shiawase de Ireru Basho (僕が幸せでいれる場所) - wrote lyrics and music
• Yume - Shibata Jun cover
• Natsu - SMAP cover
• Gimmick_Game_(ARASHI) - wrote lyrics and music, did arrangement
• 1992*4 111 - wrote lyrics and music, did arrangement 
• (2011) Doko Ni Demo Aru Uta - wrote lyrics and music, did arrangement 

Endorsements

• Nintendo Wii New Super Mario Bros
• AU by KDDI
• Pino
• O'Zack
• McDonald's
• Coca Cola 

Recognitions

• 2011 Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Actor - Freeter, Ie o Kau.
• 67th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor - Freeter, Ie o Kau.
• 46th Galaxy Awards: Individual Award
• 59th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor - Ryusei no Kizuna
• 12th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Fall 2008): Best Actor for Ryusei no Kizuna
• 11th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jul-Sep 2007): Best Actor - Yamada Taro Monogatari
• 10th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jan-Mar 07): Best Actor - Haikei, Chichiue-sama
• Hashida award: Sukoshi wa, Ongaeshi ga Dekitakana (2006)
• 16th Rendora 110Award: Best supporting actor - Yasashii Jikan (2005)
• (Ranked 2nd) - 8th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (2004-05): Best Supprting Actor - Yasashii Jikan
• 8th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jul-Sep 2004): Best Supporting Actor - Minami-kun no Koibito (2004)
• (Reader's Vote) - 42nd TV Drama Academy Award: Best Supporting Actor - Minami-kun no Koibito (2004)
• 10th Rendora 110Award: Best Actor - Stand Up (2003)