Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

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Job Title

Actor

Born

September 27, 1950

Career Milestones

2001

Was featured as one of the simians in "Planet of the Apes", helmed by Tim Burton

2001

Potrayed Japanese commander Minoru Genda in "Pearl Harbor"

2000

Supported Wesley Snipes in "The Art of War"

1999

Co-starred in "Snow Falling on Cedars"

1998

Was one of the undead slayers in "John Carpenter's Vampires"

1996

Acted in "The Phantom"

1995

Portrayed a farmer who orders a mail-order spouse in "Picture Bride"

1995

Made cameo appearance in "Mortal Kombat"

1992

Had supporting role in "Rising Sun"

1991

Appeared in "Showdown in Little Tokyo"

1989

Had featured role in the James Bond film "Licence to Kill"

1987

Breakthrough screen part as Chang in the Oscar-winning "The Last Emperor"

1986

Began acting career with role in "Armed Response"

After college, moved to Japan to live, but eventually returned to the USA

With family, moved frequently, living in Fort Polk, Louisiana, Fort Hood, Texas, and eventually in Southern California

1955

Moved with family from Japan to Fort Bragg, North Carolina