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Lily Franky
A struggling artist turned actor navigates the chaotic world of showbiz and self-discovery in Tokyo, balancing creative ambition with the pressures of fame.
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In short · Acting since 2001, 3 decades active, 72 credits.
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Biography
Lily Franky is a Japanese illustrator, writer, and actor known for his work in film. Born as Masaya Nakagawa, he has appeared in over 40 films since 2001, establishing himself as a versatile figure in the entertainment industry. In addition to his acting career, Lily Franky is recognized for his contributions to visual arts and literature. His multifaceted talents have earned him a unique position in Japanese pop culture.
Filmography · 72 of 72
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Writer
1 creditActor
71 creditsFujiko(2027)
Makoto Sasaoka, hotel cook
Film
Fujiko(2026)
Actor
Film
Slow Train(2025)
Actor
Film
Renoir(2025)
Keiji Okita
Film
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?(2025)
Haruo Yamashita (10 Episodes)
TV
1st Kiss(2025)
Ichiro Tenma
Film
Diamonds in the Sand(2024)
Yoji
FilmPension: Koi wa Momoiro(2024)
Shirô
TVOmusubi(2024)
Narrator
TV
The Parades(2024)
Michael
Film
Harbin(2024)
Ito Hirobumi
Film
What Comes After Love(2024)
Aoki Takuto (Jung's Dad)
TV
Cottontail(2023)
Kenzaburo
Film
Undercurrent(2023)
Michio Yamasaki
Film
A Mother's Touch(2022)
Nagao Mitsunori
FilmHoshi Shinichi no Fushigina Fushigina Tanpen Dorama(2022)
Actor
TV
The Last 10 Years(2022)
Kajiwara
Film
He's Expecting(2022)
Actor
TV
Prior Convictions(2022)
Fumio Tôyama
Film
It's a Flickering Life(2021)
Actor
Film
The Method of Repulsing the Dove(2021)
Maeda
Film
Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction(2020)
Mysterious Man
Film
Town Without Sea(2020)
Sho's Grandfather
Film
Kyouen NG(2020)
Mark Nomoto
TV
Pension: Love Is Pink(2020)
Shirô
TV
Not Quite Dead Yet(2020)
Hino
Film
Sea of Revival(2019)
Onodera
Film
Rikon na Futari(2019)
Actor
TV
The Naked Director(2019)
Michirô Takei
TV
Shoplifters(2018)
Osamu Shibata
Film
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