Eiji Okuda

Eiji Okuda was born in Aichi Prefecture. He made his debut with a main role with Motto Shinayakani, Motto Shitatakani by Fujita Toshiya in 1979. In 1985, he won the best actor award for the role as a tormented young medical student in Umi to Dokuyaku (Sea and Poison) directed by Kei Kumai. In 1994, he was awarded with 9 best actor's awards – a record in Japan – for his role in Bo no Kanashimi (Like a Rolling Stone). In 2001, he made his directing debut with the… (mais)