Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Actor and martial artist in media
Born
September 27th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1950, gained prominence as an actor and martial artist. Achieved recognition for roles in films and television, particularly in 'Mortal Kombat' as Shang Tsung and 'The Last Emperor' as the Minister of War. Extensive work in television includes appearances in series such as 'Star Trek: Voyager' and 'The Man in the High Castle'. In addition to acting, contributed to martial arts as a black belt in multiple disciplines, showcasing skills in various cinematic roles.
Played Shang Tsung in 'Mortal Kombat'
Appeared in 'The Last Emperor'
Featured in 'Star Trek: Voyager'
Starred in 'The Man in the High Castle'
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