Togo Igawa
Biography
Togo Igawa is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo on 26 September 1946. He primarily works in British films and television. Igawa has appeared in various motion pictures, including Revolver, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai, and Sunshine. He has also had roles in the Israeli movie A Matter of Size and the Thomas and Friends movies Hero of the Rails and Misty Island Rescue. Additionally, Igawa provides voice work for the character Professor Moshimo on the cartoon series Robotboy and the character Hiro in Thomas and Friends. He has a known credit count of 94 and has appeared in a variety of films and television shows throughout his career.
Career overview
Togo Igawa is a Japanese actor who primarily works in British films and television. He has appeared in various notable motion pictures, including Revolver, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai, and Sunshine. Igawa has also had roles in the Israeli movie A Matter of Size and the Thomas and Friends movies Hero of the Rails and Misty Island Rescue.
In addition to his film work, Igawa has provided voice acting for several projects. He voices the character Professor Moshimo in the cartoon series Robotboy and the character Hiro in the Thomas and Friends series. Igawa will appear in the 2011 film Johnny English Reborn, the sequel to Johnny English. His extensive career in acting spans multiple countries and genres, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Igawa's known credits number in the dozens, with a Content Score of 100 on The Movie Database. He is also known by other names, including Yoshiyuki Baba and 伊川东吾. His acting career has spanned over seven decades, with his birthdate listed as September 26, 1946.
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90 titles- Kamikaze: An Untold History (2025) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Tetris (2023) as Hiroshi Yamauchi
- Invasion (2021) as Ikuro Murai
- Moley (2021) as Mystic Mole (voice)
- National Theatre Live: After Life (2021) as Ichiro Watanabe
- The Gentlemen (2020) as Wang Yong
- The Host (2020) as Lau Hoi Ho
- Giri/Haji (2019) as Hotaka
- Master Moley by Royal Invitation (2019) as Mystic Mole (voice)
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) as Mr. Tatyama
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Resistance Bridge Officer
- The Last Recipe (2017) as Shotaro Kamata
- The Crown (2016) as Emperor Hirohito
- The Confessions (2016) as Ministro giapponese
- Breaking the Bank (2016) as Nakamura
- Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks (2016) as Hiro (voice)
- Everly (2015) as The Sadist
- The Real Miyagi (2015) as Self
- Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist (2014) as Gôtetsu
- Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) as Old Monk
- Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist The Movie (2014) as Gôtetsu / Goma
- KANO (2014) as Coach Sato
- Thomas & Friends: Spills & Thrills (2014) as Hiro (voice)
- 47 Ronin (2013) as Tengu Lord
- Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway (2013) as Hiro (voice)
- Tasting Menu (2013) as Ishao
- Gambit (2012) as Takagawa
- Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery (2012) as Hiro (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations (2012) as Hiro (voice)
- Thomas and Friends: Up Up & Away! (2012) as Hiro (voice)
- The Amazing World of Gumball (2011) as Japanese Guy (voice)
- Johnny English Reborn (2011) as Ting Wang
- Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails (2011)
- Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels & Whistles (2011) as Hiro (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! (2011) as Hiro (voice) (archive footage)
- Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010) as Hiro (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas & The Runaway Kite (2010) as Hiro (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor (2010) as Hiro (voice)
- Archer (2009) as Kintaru Sato (voice)
- Ninja (2009) as Sensei
- John Rabe (2009) as Fukuda Tokuyasu
- Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (2009) as Hiro (voice)
- The Hedgehog (2009) as Kakuro Ozu
- Night Train (2009) as Yamashita
- A Matter of Size (2009) as Kitano
- Speed Racer (2008) as Mr. Togokahn
- Primeval (2007)
- The Day of the Kamikaze (2007)
- Torchwood (2006) as Dr Tanizaki
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Japanese Boss
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Mr. Yamamoto
- Waiter (2006) as Makino
- Irish Jam (2006) as Mr. Suzuki
- Doctor Who (2005) as Secretary General
- Robotboy (2005)
- Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) as Tanaka
- Revolver (2005) as Fred
- If... (2004) as Dr. Kajiya
- Stratosphere Girl (2004) as Oshima
- The Last Samurai (2003) as General Hasegawa
- Code 46 (2003) as Driver
- Wire in the Blood (2002) as Taro Akita
- The Parole Officer (2001) as Japanese Businessman
- Noche de reyes (2001) as Sr. Okamura
- The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000) as Japanese scuba diver
- Eyes Wide Shut (1999) as Japanese Man #1
- Topsy-Turvy (1999) as First Kabuki Actor
- Felice… Felice… (1998) as Kurosu
- Lexx (1997) as Monk
- Incognito (1997) as Thomas Agachi
- Karaoke (1996) as Japanese Man
- National Achievement Day (1996) as Togo
- Bugs (1995) as Embassy Man
- Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town (1995) as Japanese Waiter
- A Business Affair (1994) as Japanese Golfer
- Nice Day at the Office (1994)
- Power and Lovers (1994) as Iki
- How to speak Japanese (1993) as Isono
- Just Like a Woman (1992) as Akira Watanabe
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Japanese Tourist
- Some Other Spring (1991) as Yamada
- The Ginger Tree (1989) as Yoshio Nomura
- Wilt (1989) as Japanese Visitor
- Defrosting the Fridge (1989) as Mr. Hiroto
- Lovejoy (1986) as Mr Kashimoto
- Screen Two (1985) as Mr. Hiroto
- The Man Who Shot Christmas (1984) as Koji
- Almost Transparent Blue (1979) as Okinawa
- Welcome to Paradise as Junichi
- King of Iron Fist Tournament as Jinpachi Mishima
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Togo Igawa best known for?
Togo Igawa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tetris (2023), Invasion (2021), The Gentlemen (2020), Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
When and where was Togo Igawa born?
Togo Igawa was born on September 26, 1946 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Togo Igawa have?
Togo Igawa has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Togo Igawa's background in cinema and television?
Togo Igawa is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo on 26 September 1946. He primarily works in British films and television. Igawa has appeared in various motion pictures, including Revolver, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai, and Sunshine. He has also had roles in the Israeli movie A Matter of Size and the Thomas and Fr...