Takanori Jinnai (陣内孝則, Jinnai Takanori, born August 12, 1958 in Okawa, Fukuoka) is a Japanese actor, film director, and singer. He made his directorial debut with Rockers (ロッカーズ or Rokkazu), a 2003 film based on his years as vocalist for the punk rock band The Rockers (ザ・ロッカーズ). He was nominated best actor for a Japanese Academy Award three times, once in 1988 and twice in 1989. He won the award for Best Actor at the 12th Hochi Film Awards for Chōchin.[1]