Hiroyuki Onoue is a Japanese actor born in Fujiidera, Osaka, on July 16, 1985. He began his career as a child actor, gaining immediate recognition with the horror film *Gakko no Kaidan* (1995). For this performance, he won the Newcomer of the Year award at the Japan Academy Prize, an accolade that launched his career. In subsequent years, he consolidated his reputation by appearing in films by internationally renowned directors, including significant roles in Takeshi Kitano's *Hana-bi* (1997) and Takashi Miike's cult film *Audition* (1999). Over the years, Onoue has demonstrated great versatility, successfully alternating between film and television, where he has appeared in numerous popular TV dramas such as *Liar Game* and *Kisarazu Cat's Eye*. His filmography demonstrates a consistent and well-regarded presence in the Japanese entertainment landscape, spanning genres such as drama, thriller, and comedy.