Abe Hiroshi, born in Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Japanese model and actor. He began his career as a model, but successfully made the transition to acting, becoming one of the most regularly visible presences in Japanese media. Abe graduated from Chuo University in 1988 with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Abe's model career began during his college days. By winning "Shueisha 3rd Nonno Boyfriend Award" in 1985, his image as a charismatic model was established and appeared exclusively for "Nonno" and "Men's Nonno" magazines. In his last year of college, Abe made his debut in acting with the movie "Haikara-san ga Toru". His first TV drama leading role came in 1990. Abe achieved a breakthrough in 1994 by winning the Japanese Professional Movie Special Award for "Kyoju Luger P08", and one other work. In his 30-year long career, Abe has starred in many series and movies, and the most notable works include "TRICK" series, "Dragon Zakura", "Kekkon Dekinai Otoko", "Shinzanmono" series, "Thermae Romae", and multiple works directed by Koreeda Hirokazu - "Still Working" and "After the Storm".
In 2009, Abe won the award for Best Actor at the 63rd Mainichi Film Award for his performances in "Still Walking" and "Aoi Tori". He has also won Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actor Award twice - at the 36th edition for "Thermae Romae", and at the 38th edition for "Cape Nostalgia". In 2012, he won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for his performances in "Kirin no Tsubasa", "Thermae Romae", and "By Rule of Crow's Thumb". Abe has also won the Television Drama Academy Award a total of six times - four as Best Actor and twice as Best Supporting Actor.
In his private life, he remained single beyond 40, making him synonymous with the character he played, Kuwano Shinsuke, from "Kekkon Dekinai Otoko". On November 20, 2007, Abe held a press conference at TV Asahi to announce his engagement. His fiancée is an office lady Watch drama online for free.
