Yuki Matsuzaki Biography: Parents, Wife, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Height, Nationality

Yuki Matsuzaki is a resilient Japanese actor, writer, director, and producer whose journey from a small town in Japan to Hollywood showcases his grit and talent.

Despite facing homelessness and surviving on just $4 after his first day of street performing in Times Square, his determination paid off with a role in The Last Samurai (2003).

He gained acclaim for his intense preparation as Nozaki in Clint Eastwood’s Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) and went on to star in films like The Pink Panther 2 (2009) and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011).

Profile

• Full Name: Yuki Matsuzaki
• Stage Name: Yuki Matsuzaki
• Born: September 24, 1981
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Miyazaki, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Acting Coach
• Height: 185 cm (6 feet 1 inch)
• Religion: unknown
• Parents: unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000

Early Life & Education

Yuki Matsuzaki was born on September 24, 1981, in Miyazaki, Japan.

Raised in a Japanese household, his ethnicity is Japanese, but he hasn’t shared details about his religion or family, including his parents or siblings, keeping them private.

After graduating from high school, he made a bold move to New York City to pursue a career in acting, aiming to perform in both English and Japanese.

His early days in the U.S. were tough—his money was stolen upon arrival, leaving him homeless. To survive, he performed on the streets of Times Square, earning just $4 after an eight-hour day, a testament to his resilience.

Yuki attended high school in Miyazaki, Japan, where he was active in theater. After graduating, he moved to New York City, where he pursued acting without pursuing formal higher education.

He trained through practical experience, performing on stage and later taking acting classes in the U.S. to refine his bilingual skills.

No specific details about formal education beyond high school are publicly available, as his career path leaned heavily on real-world training and auditions.

Career

Yuki Matsuzaki’s career began in Japan with children’s theater, but his Hollywood journey started with a small role as a soldier in The Last Samurai (2003), directed by Edward Zwick. This break came after years of struggle, including performing on the streets of New York.

In 2005, he appeared in the short films “Drunken Sword” and “Roku”. His standout role came in 2006 as Nozaki in Clint Eastwood’s Letters from Iwo Jima, where he prepared intensely by eating only celery and water for five weeks to simulate famine and confining himself in dark spaces for cave scenes.

That same year, he had a cameo in NBC’s Heroes. In 2009, he played Kenji Mazuto, a tech-savvy detective, in The Pink Panther 2 alongside Steve Martin and Andy Garcia.

Yuki’s role as Garheng in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) marked another high point, followed by starring in the indie thriller Man From Reno (2014).

He voiced Miyamoto Usagi in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) and Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (2022).

Other credits include The Newsroom (2012) as Daisuke Tanaka, Kamen Rider series (2007–2013), and The Wind Rises (2013).

Recently, Yuki has transitioned to mentoring, assisting with auditions, teaching acting, and refining English dialogue in Japanese productions, as shared in a 2025 post on X.

His work spans over 48 acting roles, as well as writing, directing, and producing, showcasing his multifaceted talent.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @yukimatsuzaki
• Facebook: Yuki Matsuzaki

Personal Life

At 43, Yuki Matsuzaki is single with no known spouse or children. Standing at 185 cm (6 feet 1 inch) tall, he splits his time between Los Angeles and Japan, focusing on his career and mentorship.

He keeps his personal life private, sharing little about his family or beliefs. Yuki’s bilingual skills and dedication to acting have made him a bridge between Hollywood and Japanese cinema.

Net Worth

Yuki Matsuzaki’s net worth is estimated to be between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with some sources citing a specific figure of $2 million.

His income comes from acting in films like Letters from Iwo Jima and Pirates of the Caribbean, voice work, and recent producing and coaching roles.

His steady Hollywood career and contributions to Japanese media support a comfortable lifestyle.

Filmography

• The Last Samurai (2003) – Soldier
• Drunken Sword (2005) – Role Unknown (Short Film)
• Roku (2005) – Role Unknown (Short Film)
• Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) – Nozaki
• Heroes (2006) – Guest Role
• The Pink Panther 2 (2009) – Kenji Mazuto
• Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) – Garheng
• The Newsroom (2012) – Daisuke Tanaka (1 episode)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) – Miyamoto Usagi (Voice)
• Man From Reno (2014) – Tetsuya
• The Wind Rises (2013) – Role Unknown
• Kamen Rider Den-O (2007) – Guest Role
• Kamen Rider W (2009) – Guest Role
• Kamen Rider OOO (2010) – Guest Role
• Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) – Guest Role
• Kamen Rider Gaim (2013) – Guest Role
• Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (2022) – Miyamoto Usagi (Voice)
• Tanukinta Papa (2022) – Role Unknown (2 episodes)