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“People say, "How come you play bad guys so much?" And I say, "Well, have you seen many Asian good-guy roles?"”

Quote by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is a Japanese-American actor born on September 27, 1950. He has had remarkable performances in film, television, and on Broadway, known for his versatility and profound acting skills. more

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“There were times when I purposely didn't go to school because of Pearl Harbor Day, because certainly there was enough media about it every year to remind everybody. So when I heard they were going to make the movie, I thought, "Oh, no, please not another Pearl Harbor mention!"”

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