Tohoru Masamune
Tohoru Masamune | |
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 Masamune at the 2019 Emmy Awards for ARTIFICIAL win, Los Angeles, CA | |
| Born | November 18, 1959 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SB) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Tohoru Masamune (born 18 November 1959) is an American actor. His roles include Shredder in the 2014 Michael Bay film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Hall-Yoshida (Paxton's father) in Never Have I Ever, and Inception.
Early life
Masamune was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on November 18, 1959, the son of Japanese parents, Satoru and Takako Masumune (née Nozoe). He spent his childhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His father, Satoru Masamune, was a top researcher, and Arthur C. Cope professor of chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his maternal grandfather, Tetsuo Nozoe, was a world-renowned scientist in Japan. His great-grandfather was Juichi Nozoe, a lawyer and politician who was a one-time member of the Japanese National Diet (House of Representatives) His paternal grandfather's cousin was noted Japanese literary figure (novelist and playwright),
Tohoru Masamune graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Career
In 1990, he debuted in the film
In 1994, he played Ling in
He also played Haruto Yakimura in
He played the starring role of Dr. Matt Lin in the 2019
On stage, he has played starring roles under the direction of
As a voice actor, he has appeared in guest roles in animated series such as American Dad!, We Bare Bears, and Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Pacific Heights | Neighbor | |
| 1994 | Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter | Ling | |
| 2000 | Rugrats in Paris: The Movie | Japanese Tourist | Voice; uncredited |
| 2010 | Inception | Japanese Security Guard | |
| 2014 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Oroku Saki / The Shredder | |
| 2014 | Sway | Pastor Joe |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Diagnosis: Murder | Al Cho | Episode: "Murder Murder" |
| 1996 | Mad About You | Anesthesiologist | Episode: "The Procedure" |
| 1996 | The Secret World of Alex Mack | Dr. Matsumura | Episode: "World Without Alex" |
| 1996 | The Cape | Hiro Furakawa | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | The Practice | Technician | Episode: "Part IV" |
| 1997 | Ink | George | Episode: "Logan's Run" |
| 1999 | Providence | Reporter #2 | Episode: "You Can't Hurry Love" |
| 1999 | Chicago Hope | Paramedic #8, Paramedic #4 | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Jackie Chan Adventures | Company Owner | Voice, episode: "Samurai Ratso" |
| 2005 | Without a Trace | Mr. Kim | Episode: "Lone Star" |
| 2006 | 24 | CTU Agent | Episode: "Day 5: 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m." |
| 2006 | Heroes
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Boss At Yamagato Mr. Egami |
3 episodes |
| 2008 | Big Shots | Riko's Manager | Episode: "The Better Man" |
| 2008 | iCarly | Massage Therapist #1, Mr. Fuzawa | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | SOLO - The Series | Yakuza Bossman | Recurring role |
| 2011 | The Young and the Restless | Myanmar Official | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Shake It Up
|
Executive #1 | Episode: "Made in Japan" |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Kira Kozu | Voice, episode: "The Way of the Prawn" |
| 2015 | Game Shakers | Alan | Episode: "Lost on the Subway" |
| 2016 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Haruto Yakimura | Episode: "The Inside Man" |
| 2016 | We Bare Bears | Manager | Voice, episode: "Losing Ice" |
| 2016 | American Dad! | Chief Haruki | Voice, episode: "The Enlightenment of Ragi-Baba" |
| 2017 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Samurais, Shiro Neko Ninja | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Infinity Train | Ryan's Father | Voice, episode: "The Twin Tapes" |
| 2021 | Never Have I Ever | Kevin Hall-Yoshida | Recurring role |
Video games
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Twisted: The Game Show | Johnny Pow |
| 1999 | Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style | Voice |
| 2010 | EA Sports MMA | Katsuo Yamada |
| 2020 | Ghost of Tsushima | Sword Fight Choreography Consultant |
References
- ^ "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Tohoru Masamune Talks About Wanting To Play Marvel's The Ancient One". www.toonado.com. Toonado. September 1, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ Orange, B. Alan (August 8, 2014). "Tohoru Masamune Talks Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". www.movieweb.com. MovieWeb. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ Holmes, Adam (April 27, 2015). "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Has Found A New Shredder". www.cinemablend.com. Cinema Blend. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (May 20, 2020). "'Artificial' Co-Creator Bernie Su Talks Producing Remote Third Season Of Livestreamed Interactive Series: "It's Fun And Incredibly Stressful"". www.deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
External links
- Tohoru Masamune at IMDb
