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.
Hiro Kanagawa Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hiro Kanagawa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Hiro Kanagawa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Hiro Kanagawa'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 Akashi, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hiro Kanagawa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hiro Kanagawa's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hiro Kanagawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 1995 | The Hunted | Lieutenant | Average | 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".