David Sakurai

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

July 19, 1979 · Copenhagen, Denmark

Birth name

David Bo

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, David Sakurai's Eurasian heritage has taken his acting prowess across continents, from Europe and Asia to the U.S. His international journey commenced with a standout performance in Károly Ujj Mészáros' "Liza,The Fox-Fairy." As "Tomy Tani", David captivated European and Asian audiences alike. In the U.S., Sakurai stepped into the spotlight as Marvel Studio's villain, Scythe, in the series "Iron Fist." His notable roles continued with Mutsuhiro 'The Bird' Watanabe in "Unbroken: Path to Redemption," a sequel to the Academy Award-nominated film from 2014. European audiences have applauded his work in "In Order of Disappearance" opposite Stellan Skarsgård, Netflix's "Lilyhammer," and "Acts of Vengeance" where he shared the screen with Antonio Banderas. The year 2017 saw Sakurai in the lead for "Housewife," a gripping drama by Can Evrenol. 2018 further amplified his repertoire when he joined J.K. Rowling's universe in "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," portraying Krall, a devout acolyte of Johnny Depp's Grindelwald. His recent film roles span genres and geographies. From "The Doorman" with Jean Reno and Ruby Rose, directed by Ryûhei Kitamura, to "One Ranger" and the Danish cinematic piece "Ripple," Sakurai's versatility shines. On TV, he's recognized for 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 like "Hvide Sande" & "Alfa." Beyond acting, David's fervor for storytelling led him to writing and producing. His first foray, "Echoes of a Ronin" in 2014, garnered attention. Consequently, he co- established Bonnaveddda Entertainment with partner Kristina Korsholm, developing several projects and collaborating with Lene Børglum's Space Rocket Nation. Anticipation builds for 2024 when Sakurai features in the video-game "MindsEye" and in the role of, The Earth Kingdom Spy, in Netflix's adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender."