David Sakurai was born on July 19, 1979 in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the age of 18, he moved to Japan where he received his theatrical training and honed his skills in the indie film scene in Tokyo. After relocating back to Denmark in 2008, Sakurai proved himself a strong, versatile actor having been cast in a variety of drama, comedy, and action. His lead role in post-apocalyptic action drama Eastern Army . Sakurai's other international projects of late include Lilyhammer season 3.
His father is Japanese and his mother is Danish.
Has trained various martial arts, primarily Wing Tsun Kung Fu.
Fluent in English, Japanese and Danish.
Heavily influenced by cult classic heroes such as Bruce Lee, Fred Williamson, and Charles Bronson.
Former martial arts instructor.
Won the Breakout Action Star award at the 2010 AOF Film Festival.
Worked as a bartender in Tokyo while studying acting.
Favorite actors are Tatsuya Nakadai, Johnny Depp and Mads Mikkelsen.
(March 2011) Shooting The Last Demon Slayer in Copenhagen, Denmark
(March 2013) Oslo, Norway: Filming Kraftidioten by Hans Petter Moland.
(January 2009) Filming Ud Af Moerket. The feature film is shooting in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Filming The Last Demon Slayer by Shaky Gonzalez in Copenhagen, Denmark.
(July 2012) Budapest, Hungary: Filming Liza, The Fox Fairy
