David Sakurai is a multifaceted individual born in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a unique Eurasian heritage that has enabled him to traverse the globe, seamlessly transitioning between Europe, Asia, and the United States.
His professional journey began with a critically acclaimed performance in Károly Ujj Mészáros' "Liza, The Fox-Fairy," where he portrayed Tomy Tani, captivating audiences across Europe and Asia.
In the United States, Sakurai made a notable appearance as Scythe in Marvel Studio's "Iron Fist" series, followed by significant roles in "Unbroken: Path to Redemption" as Mutsuhiro 'The Bird' Watanabe, and "Acts of Vengeance" alongside Antonio Banderas.
Sakurai's work in Europe has also garnered significant attention, with notable performances in "In Order of Disappearance" opposite Stellan Skarsgård, Netflix's "Lilyhammer," and "Ripple," a Danish cinematic piece.
In 2017, he took on the lead role in Can Evrenol's gripping drama "Housewife." The following year, he joined J.K. Rowling's universe in "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," portraying Krall, a devout acolyte of Johnny Depp's Grindelwald.
Sakurai's recent film roles have spanned genres and geographies, including "The Doorman" with Jean Reno and Ruby Rose, directed by Ryûhei Kitamura, and "One Ranger."
On television, he has been recognized for his roles in Ridley Scott's "The Man in The High Castle," "Origin" by Paul WS Anderson, CBS's "S.W.A.T.," and prominent Scandinavian series such as "Hvide Sande" and "Alfa."
Beyond his acting career, Sakurai is a passionate storyteller who has ventured into writing and producing. His debut project, "Echoes of a Ronin" in 2014, garnered attention, leading him to co-establish Bonnaveddda Entertainment with partner Kristina Korsholm, developing several projects and collaborating with Lene Børglum's Space Rocket Nation.
As anticipation builds for 2024, Sakurai is set to feature in the video-game "MindsEye" and in the role of The Earth Kingdom Spy in Netflix's adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
