Hiro Kanagawa
ActingAbout Hiro Kanagawa
Hironobu Kanagawa (金川 弘敦, Kanagawa Hironobu, October 13, 1963) is a Japanese-Canadian actor and playwright based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has appeared in numerous high-profile films and television series shot in the Vancouver area, including Smallville, Caprica, Godzilla, The Man in the High Castle, Altered Carbon, iZombie, Legends of Tomorrow, Heroes Reborn and Kim's Convenience and was a writer on Da Vinci's City Hall. As a voice-over artist, he was the original English-language voice of Gihren Zabi in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and played Reed Richards in Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hiro Kanagawa 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: Drama
The majority of Hiro Kanagawa's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hiro Kanagawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Akashi, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hiro Kanagawa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hiro Kanagawa's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hiro Kanagawa.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Playdate | Colonel Kurtz | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Orphan: First Kill | Detective Donnan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Needle in a Timestack | Tattersall | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Every Breath You Take | Dr. Toth | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Crisis | Dr. Ishiyama | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Deeper I Go | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Midway | Makigumo Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Twist of Christmas | Chester | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Akashi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Love, Once and Always | Niven | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Fifty Shades Freed | Detective Clark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love | Al Sandburg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Age of Adaline | Kenneth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Godzilla | Hayato | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Grave Halloween | Jin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Down River | Aki's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Assault on Wall Street | TV Host | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Company You Keep | FBI Agent Kanagawa | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Deck the Halls | Harry Saito | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Doomsday Prophecy | Dr. Yates | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The King of Fighters | Saisyu Kusanagi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hardwired | Dr. Steckler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Playing for Keeps | Henry Wong | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Dr. Ikegawa | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | War | Yoshido | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Last Mimzy | Scientist | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Spymate | Japanese Chairman | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes: Vol. 1 | Mr. Fantastic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Best Friends | Detective Myashiro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bob the Butler | Japanese Plumber | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Elektra | Meizumi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Extreme Ops | Mr. Imahara | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Chaos and Desire | Kiyoshi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Living with the Dead | Frank the Business Consultant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Replicant | Lab Video Technician #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Class Warfare | Mr. Tanaka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Josie and the Pussycats | Japanese Delegate | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Touched by a Killer | Steve Tunaki | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The 6th Day | Team Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Best in Show | Pet Shop Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Guilty | Police Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying | Controller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | American Dragons | Nakai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Excess Baggage | Jon | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bliss | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | For Hope | Dr. Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Child Is Missing | Agent Kurosaka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Crying Freeman | Temple Yakuza | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hideaway | Nurse Nakamura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | My Name Is Kate | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
Hiro Kanagawa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hiro Kanagawa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiro Kanagawa is "Akashi" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Hiro Kanagawa acted in?
Hiro Kanagawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hiro Kanagawa?
Other notable films include "Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes: Vol. 1", "Deeper I Go", and "The Age of Adaline".