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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Bio: Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (born September 27, 1950) is a Japanese-American actor, film producer, and martial artist. In addition to his extensive film work, he has appeared on television in Star Trek: The Next Generation - "Encounter at Farpoint" (1987), Thunder in Paradise (1995), Nash Bridges (1996), Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003), and Heroes (2007)
Born: Wed, Sep 27 1950
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Looking in the Mirror
Looking in the Mirror
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 71 in Looking in the Mirror as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 2021
Poster of Sky Sharks
Sky Sharks
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 70 in Sky Sharks as 'Michael Morel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 2020
Poster of A Lover Scorned
A Lover Scorned
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 68 in A Lover Scorned as 'Mr. Wong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Kubo and the Two Strings
Kubo and the Two Strings
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 65 in Kubo and the Two Strings as 'Hashi (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 2016
Poster of Showdown in Manila
Showdown in Manila
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 65 in Showdown in Manila as 'Aldric Cole'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 2016
Poster of The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai
The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 65 in The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai as 'Nikolay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 2015
Poster of Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64 in Genghis Khan Conquers the Moon as 'Genghis Khan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2015
Poster of Duel of Legends
Duel of Legends
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64 in Duel of Legends as 'Shing'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 2015
Poster of Little Boy
Little Boy
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64 in Little Boy as 'Hashimoto'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 2015
Poster of The Man with the Iron Fists 2
The Man with the Iron Fists 2
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64 in The Man with the Iron Fists 2 as 'Lord Pi / Mayor Zhang'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 2015
Poster of Diamond Cartel
Diamond Cartel
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64 in Diamond Cartel as 'Khazar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of Beyond the Game
Beyond the Game
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64 in Beyond the Game as 'Detective Yoshida'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Skin Trade
Skin Trade
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64 in Skin Trade as 'Senator Khat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge
Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 63 in Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge as 'Heihachi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 2014
Poster of Ninja Apocalypse
Ninja Apocalypse
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 63 in Ninja Apocalypse as 'Fumitaka'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 2014
Poster of Hype Nation 3D
Hype Nation 3D
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 63 in Hype Nation 3D
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 2014
Poster of 47 Ronin
47 Ronin
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 63 in 47 Ronin as 'Shogun Tsunayoshi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of When the Cobra Strikes
When the Cobra Strikes
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 61 in When the Cobra Strikes as 'Goro Tanaka'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 2012
Poster of Tekken
Tekken
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 59 in Tekken as 'Heihachi Mishima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 2010
Poster of The Tomb
The Tomb
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 59 in The Tomb as 'Len Burris'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 2009
Poster of Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 58 in Hachi: A Dog's Tale as 'Ken'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 2009
Poster of By the Will of Chingis Khan
By the Will of Chingis Khan
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 58 in By the Will of Chingis Khan as 'bodyguard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 2009
Poster of Bodyguard: A New Beginning
Bodyguard: A New Beginning
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 57 in Bodyguard: A New Beginning as 'Kai'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board
Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 57 in Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board as 'Grandpa Johnny Tsunami'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 2007
Poster of Balls of Fury
Balls of Fury
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 56 in Balls of Fury as 'Mysterious Asian Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 2007
Poster of The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 56 in The Ultimate Fighter as 'Alibek'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2007
Poster of Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo
Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 55 in Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo as 'Brushogun (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of The Slanted Screen
The Slanted Screen
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 55 in The Slanted Screen as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of Memoirs of a Geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 55 in Memoirs of a Geisha as 'The Baron'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 2005
Poster of The Sand Island Drive-In Anthem
The Sand Island Drive-In Anthem
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 55 in The Sand Island Drive-In Anthem as 'Uncle C'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 2005
Poster of Faith of My Fathers
Faith of My Fathers
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 54 in Faith of My Fathers as 'Cat'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of Elektra
Elektra
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 54 in Elektra as 'Roshi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 2005
Poster of Fallacy
Fallacy
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 53 in Fallacy
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 2004
Poster of Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 52 in Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding as 'Mason Sato'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 2003
Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 50 in Planet of the Apes as 'Krull'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 2001
Poster of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 50 in Pearl Harbor as 'Cmdr. Minoru Genda'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 2001
Poster of The Ghost
The Ghost
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 50 in The Ghost as 'Chang'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Art of War
The Art of War
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 49 in The Art of War as 'David Chan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2000
Poster of Snow Falling on Cedars
Snow Falling on Cedars
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 49 in Snow Falling on Cedars as 'Zenhichi Miyamoto'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Johnny Tsunami
Johnny Tsunami
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 48 in Johnny Tsunami as 'Johnny Tsunami'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1999
Poster of Bridge of Dragons
Bridge of Dragons
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 48 in Bridge of Dragons as 'General Ruechang'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1999
Poster of NetForce
NetForce
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 48 in NetForce as 'Leong Cheng'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1999
Poster of Vampires
Vampires
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 48 in Vampires as 'David Deyo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1998
Poster of American Dragons
American Dragons
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 48 in American Dragons as 'Matsuyama'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1998
Poster of Provocateur
Provocateur
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 47 in Provocateur as 'Captain Jong'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1998
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 47 in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as 'Shang Tsung (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1997
Poster of Top of the World
Top of the World
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 46 in Top of the World as 'Captain Hefter'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1997
Poster of Raven: Return of the Black Dragons
Raven: Return of the Black Dragons
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 46 in Raven: Return of the Black Dragons as 'Osato'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 1997
Poster of Danger Zone
Danger Zone
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 45 in Danger Zone as 'Monsieur Chang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of The Phantom
The Phantom
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 45 in The Phantom as 'The Great Kabai Sengh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1996
Poster of White Tiger
White Tiger
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 45 in White Tiger as 'Victor Chow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1996
Poster of Soldier Boyz
Soldier Boyz
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 45 in Soldier Boyz as 'Vinh Moc'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1995
Poster of Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 44 in Mortal Kombat as 'Shang Tsung'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1995
Poster of Thunder in Paradise 3
Thunder in Paradise 3
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 44 in Thunder in Paradise 3 as 'Mason Lee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 1995
Poster of Picture Bride
Picture Bride
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 44 in Picture Bride as 'Kanzaki'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1995
Poster of The Dangerous
The Dangerous
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 44 in The Dangerous as 'Kon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of Natural Causes
Natural Causes
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 43 in Natural Causes as 'Major Somchai'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Day of Reckoning
Day of Reckoning
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 43 in Day of Reckoning as 'Prakit'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 07 1994
Poster of Rising Sun
Rising Sun
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 42 in Rising Sun as 'Eddie Sakamura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1993
Poster of Nemesis
Nemesis
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 42 in Nemesis as 'Angie-Liv'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of American Me
American Me
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 41 in American Me as 'El Japo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 41 in Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis as 'Hashimoto'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1991
Poster of Showdown in Little Tokyo
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 40 in Showdown in Little Tokyo as 'Yoshida'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 40 in The Perfect Weapon as 'Kai'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Not of This World
Not of This World
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 40 in Not of This World as 'Shikido'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 1991
Poster of Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 40 in Kickboxer 2: The Road Back as 'Sanga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1991
Poster of Vestige of Honor
Vestige of Honor
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 40 in Vestige of Honor as 'Thai Major'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1990
Poster of Murder in Paradise
Murder in Paradise
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 39 in Murder in Paradise as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1990
Poster of The Last Warrior
The Last Warrior
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 39 in The Last Warrior as 'Imperial Marine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1989
Poster of L.A. Takedown
L.A. Takedown
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38 in L.A. Takedown as 'Hugh Benny'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 1989
Poster of Licence to Kill
Licence to Kill
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38 in Licence to Kill as 'Kwang'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1989
Poster of Twins
Twins
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38 in Twins as 'Oriental Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1988
Poster of Spellbinder
Spellbinder
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 37 in Spellbinder as 'Lt. Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of Bulletproof
Bulletproof
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 37 in Bulletproof as 'Thug in Flashback (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1988
Poster of The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 37 in The Last Emperor as 'Chang'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1987
Poster of Armed Response
Armed Response
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 36 in Armed Response as 'Toshi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 35 in Big Trouble in Little China as 'Wing Kong Man - Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of BLUE EYE SAMURAI
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 73+ in BLUE EYE SAMURAI as 'The Swordmaker (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 67+ in Lost in Space as 'Hiroki Watanabe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2018
Poster of DuckTales
DuckTales
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 66+ in DuckTales as 'Akita (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 12 2017
Poster of The Man in the High Castle
The Man in the High Castle
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64+ in The Man in the High Castle as 'Nobusuke Tagomi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 2015
Poster of The Librarians
The Librarians
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64+ in The Librarians as 'Mr. Drake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2014
Poster of Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars Rebels
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 64+ in Star Wars Rebels as 'Alrich Wren (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 2014
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 62+ in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as 'Sumo Kuma (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2012
Poster of Grimm
Grimm
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 61+ in Grimm as 'Takeshi Imura'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 60+ in Revenge as 'Satoshi Takeda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 60+ in Teen Wolf as 'Katashi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 2011
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 60+ in Mortal Kombat: Legacy as 'Shang Tsung'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 2011
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 59+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Hiro Noshimuri'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 58+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'Craig Tanaka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Projectorparishilton
Projectorparishilton
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 57+ in Projectorparishilton
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 17 2008
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 55+ in Heroes as 'The Swordsmith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Hawaii
Hawaii
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 53+ in Hawaii as 'Captain Terry Harada'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 01 2004
Poster of Seven Days
Seven Days
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 48+ in Seven Days
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 46+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'Turghan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 46+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as 'Tai Wai Tse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 45+ in Nash Bridges as 'A.J. Shimamura'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 44+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'King Young-Jin (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 43+ in Babylon 5 as 'Morishi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 42+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Master Ko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Space Rangers
Space Rangers
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 42+ in Space Rangers as 'Zylyn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of Renegade
Renegade
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 41+ in Renegade as 'Hirotaka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of Raven
Raven
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 41+ in Raven
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 24 1992
Poster of Hardball
Hardball
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38+ in Hardball
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1989
Poster of Nasty Boys
Nasty Boys
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38+ in Nasty Boys as 'Max'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1989
Poster of Alien Nation
Alien Nation
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38+ in Alien Nation
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1989
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38+ in Baywatch as 'Sato'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of Superboy
Superboy
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 38+ in Superboy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 37+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Mandarin Bailiff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 36+ in Jake and the Fatman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of The Wizard
The Wizard
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 35+ in The Wizard
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1986
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 35+ in MacGyver as 'Asian Buyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 34+ in Moonlighting as 'Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 33+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 31+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was 29+ in Knots Landing as 'Mr. Toyo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979