Ryo Ishibashi

Ryo Ishibashi, born in 1956 in Kurume, Japan, is a versatile actor known for his chilling presence in Japanese horror films such as "Suicide Club" and "Audition." Before his acting career, Ishibashi was the frontman of the band ARB, active from 1977 to 1990, and later reunited with the band to release an album in 1998. His film debut came in 1986 with "A-Hômansu," and he gained international recognition for roles in "The Grudge" and its sequel. Ishibashi's accolades include the Best Actor award at the Yokohama Film Festival for "A Sign Days," cementing his status as a celebrated figure in both Japanese and international cinema.