Norihiro Maruta is a New York-based screen actor specializing in action, martial arts, and grounded dramatic performances.With over 10 years of intensive training in traditional TATE (Japanese sword fighting) and physical combat, Norihiro brings authentic, high-impact action and a commanding on-screen presence to film and television.His action work has earned international recognition, notably winning "Best Jidaigeki" at the Japan Web Fest 2021 for his acclaimed short film "Dignity."

Beyond physical combat, he is a versatile dramatic actor. He starred in the award-winning indie short film "Street," which won Best Drama at AltFF 2021 and was officially selected by NewFilmmakers NY and Festival Angaelica.

Bilingual (English / Japanese), highly disciplined, and deeply committed to cinematic storytelling, Norihiro is a local hire in New York and is ready for global action and dramatic feature projects.