Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (September 27, 1950 – December 4, 2025) was 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). He also provided the voice of Sin Tzu for the video game Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu. He played the part of Earth Alliance security officer Morishi in Babylon 5 - "Convictions". He played a soul-stealing sorcerer Shang Tsung in a film adaptation of the video game Mortal Kombat and the evil mastermind Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken movie.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Slanted Screen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Insert Coin | Shang Tsung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kubo and the Two Strings | Hashi (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Overwatch Animated Short "Dragons" | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai | Nikolay | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Little Boy | Hashimoto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Man with the Iron Fists 2 | Lord Pi / Mayor Zhang | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Diamond Cartel | Khazar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Beyond the Game | Detective Yoshida | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Skin Trade | Senator Khat | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hype Nation 3D | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | 47 Ronin | Shogun Tsunayoshi | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Tekken | Heihachi Mishima | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hachi: A Dog's Tale | Ken | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Grandpa Johnny Tsunami | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Balls of Fury | Mysterious Asian Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo | Brushogun (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Slanted Screen | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Memoirs of a Geisha | The Baron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Faith of My Fathers | Cat | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Elektra | Roshi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fallacy | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding | Mason Sato | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Planet of the Apes | Krull | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Cmdr. Minoru Genda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Art of War | David Chan | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Snow Falling on Cedars | Zenhichi Miyamoto | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Johnny Tsunami | Johnny Tsunami | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Bridge of Dragons | General Ruechang | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Vampires | David Deyo | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Top of the World | Captain Hefter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Phantom | The Great Kabai Sengh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | White Tiger | Victor Chow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mortal Kombat | Shang Tsung | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Thunder in Paradise 3 | Mason Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Picture Bride | Kanzaki | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Natural Causes | Major Somchai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rising Sun | Eddie Sakamura | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nemesis | Angie-Liv | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | American Me | El Japo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis | Hashimoto | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Yoshida | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Perfect Weapon | Kai | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Kickboxer 2: The Road Back | Sanga | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | L.A. Takedown | Hugh Benny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Licence to Kill | Kwang | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Twins | Oriental Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Spellbinder | Lt. Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bulletproof | Thug in Flashback (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Last Emperor | Chang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China | Wing Kong Man - Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is "The Slanted Screen" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa acted in?
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa?
Other notable films include "Overwatch Animated Short "Dragons"", "Hachi: A Dog's Tale", and "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo".