Toshiaki Karasawa | |
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唐沢 寿明 | |
Born | Tokyo, Japan | June 3, 1963
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1980–present |
Known for | |
Spouse | |
Website | www |
Toshiaki Karasawa (唐沢 寿明, Karasawa Toshiaki, born June 3, 1963) (real name Kiyoshi Karasawa (唐澤 潔 Karasawa Kiyoshi)) is a Japanese theatre and film actor. He made his theatrical debut in the play Boy's Revue Stay Gold (ボーイズレビュー・ステイゴールド Bōizu Rebyū Sutei Gōrudo) in 1987.[1][2] He specializes in theatrical action sequences such as swordplay and fighting. He dubbed over the roles of Tom Hanks in the Toy Story series,[3] and The Polar Express.[4]
He has been nominated for two Japanese Academy Awards, and was named Best Newcomer in 1992.[5] He married actress Tomoko Yamaguchi on December 15, 1995.
Tom Hanks as