Happy birthday! Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa turns 75 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on September 27, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 75 on Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025.

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Mortal Kombat, Planet of the Apes, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Tagawa, a cultural icon

Born in Tokyo on September 27, 1950, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Tagawa's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cary-Hiroyuki hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Cary-Hiroyuki, you're the best!