Akihiro Lawrence Kotabe (born July 18, 1980) is an American actor. His credits include playing Ben Nakamura in ''

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film, ''Clay's Redemption''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video Games

References

External links

Akie Kotabe's Official Site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kotabe, Akie 1980 births Living people 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors American male video game actors American people of Japanese descent People from Lansing, Michigan