Brian Tochi - Actor Profile

Brian Tochi

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
23Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: May 2, 1963
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Brian Tochi

Brian Tochi (born Brian Keith Tochihara; May 2, 1963) is an American actor. During the late 1960s through much of the 1970s, he was one of the most widely seen East Asian child actors working in U.S. television, appearing in various TV series and nearly a hundred advertisements. He is best known for his characters Toshiro Takashi from the Revenge of the Nerds film franchise, Cadet (later Lieutenant) Tomoko Nogata from the third and fourth films in the Police Academy film series, and as the voice of Leonardo in the first three live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. He is also known as Brian Keith Tochi. Description above from the Wikipedia article Brian Tochi licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Brian Tochi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brian Tochi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Brian Tochi's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of Brian Tochi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Fight Club, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brian Tochi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brian Tochi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4
Fight Club (1999) movie poster
★8.4

Fight Club: A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of th

Fight Club

1999•Drama
★8.3
The Lion King (1994) movie poster
★8.3

The Lion King: Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father

The Lion King

1994•Animation
★8.0
The Iron Giant (1999) movie poster
★8.0

The Iron Giant: In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately

The Iron Giant

1999•Animation
★7.3
The Prince of Egypt (1998) movie poster
★7.3

The Prince of Egypt: The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, w

The Prince of Egypt

1998•Adventure
★7.2
The Player (1992) movie poster
★7.2

The Player: A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

The Player

1992•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Brian Tochi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! Mr. Kochiyama (voice) Average Similar →
2004 Mulan II Palace Advisor (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 The Silent Force Kim Pao Flop Similar →
2001 The Boys of Sunset Ridge Charlie Watanabe at 33 Flop Similar →
1999 Fight Club Fight Bully (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Iron Giant Additional Voices (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1999 The King and I Soldier (voice) Flop Similar →
1998 The Prince of Egypt (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1994 The Lion King Fighting Hyena (voice) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love Takashi Flop Similar →
1993 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III Leonardo (voice) Average Similar →
1992 Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation Takashi Flop Similar →
1992 The Player Brian Tochi Hit Similar →
1991 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Leonardo (voice) Average Similar →
1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Nogata Average Similar →
1986 Police Academy 3: Back in Training Cadet Nogata Average Similar →
1985 Stitches Sam Boon Tong Flop Similar →
1984 Revenge of the Nerds Toshiro Takashi Hit Similar →
1984 Master Ninja Jonathan Chan Flop Similar →
1981 We're Fighting Back Ling Average Similar →
1980 The Octagon Seikura at Eighteen Flop Similar →
1971 The Omega Man Tommy Average Similar →

Brian Tochi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brian Tochi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian Tochi is "Fight Club" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Brian Tochi acted in?

Brian Tochi has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brian Tochi?

Other notable films include "The Lion King", "The Iron Giant", and "The Prince of Egypt".

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