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Koichi Iwaki

Koichi Iwaki

Actor · born 21 March 1951 · Nakano, Tokyo, Japan

Kōichi Iwaki (岩城滉一, Iwaki Kōichi, born Lee Gwon-il) is a Japanese actor. Before entering the entertainment industry, Iwaki lived a high-profile life on the streets of Tokyo, which directly led to his discovery by movie producers. He was the vice-leader of COOLS, a legendary "hardcore" biker gang based in Harajuku and Omotesando, which he co-led with fellow future Japanese actor Hiroshi Tachi. He was scouted by the film studio Toei after photos of him riding his Harley-Davidson FLH1200 appeared in popular magazines like Heibon Punch and Weekly Playboy. Iwaki debuted in 1975 with the film Seishun Sanka: Boryoku Gakuen Dai Kakumei and quickly became the face of Toei's biker-themed "delinquent" movies.

Where to start: The Rest of Our Lives (2023).

As actor 46

TV shows 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Koichi Iwaki movie?

By viewer score, The Rest of Our Lives (2023) at 7.0/10.

What are Koichi Iwaki’s most popular movies?

Memoirs of a Murderer, The Bullet Train, Silver Hawk.

How many movies has Koichi Iwaki made?

46 films on TMDB, 46 as actor.

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