Denden, the pseudonym of Yoshihiro Ogata (Chikushino, January 23, 1950), is a Japanese actor. Active since the 1980s, he is one of the most prolific and recognizable character actors in Japanese cinema and television, known for his versatility. His career gained significant international recognition in 2010 thanks to his acclaimed performance as the charismatic and ruthless serial killer Yukio Murata in Sion Sono's film *Cold Fish*. For this role, he received major accolades, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 36th Hochi Film Awards and the 33rd Yokohama Film Festival. His extensive filmography includes collaborations with prominent directors such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa in *Cure* (1997) and Takeshi Kitano in *Outrage Coda* (2017), as well as appearances in successful works such as *Himizu* (2011) and the popular television series *Amachan* (2013), consolidating his reputation as an incisive and reliable actor.