Etsushi Toyokawa

Etsushi Toyokawa was born on March 18, 1962 in Osa.k.a., Japan under the star sign of Pisces. Like many popular entertainers in Japan, Etsushi Toyokawa is known by an abbreviation of his names—Toyoetsu—in the Japanese entertainment scene. A popular actor, he also writes and directs. A tall 186 cm, Etsushi Toyokawa is tall by the standards of Japanese men and coupled with his ability to play many different, and often difficult roles, Etsushi Toyokawa is a very popular actor.

Nominated Awards for Etsushi Toyokawa

Japanese Academy

• 2006—Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Kita no zeronen (2005).
• 2003—Nominated for Best Actor for his role in Inochi (2002)
• 1997—Nominated for Best Actor for his role in Yatsu ha.k.a.-mura (1996)
• 1996—Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Love Letter (1995)

Awards for Etusushi Toyokawa

Japanese Academy

• 1996—Most Popular Performer for his role in Love Letter (1995)
• 1993—Newcomer of the Year for his role in Kira kira hikaru (1992) and Kacho shima kôsaku (1992)

Hochi Film Awards

• 1995—Best Supporting Actor for his role in Love Letter (1995)

Japanese Professional Movie Awards

• 1995—Best Actor for his role in Undo (1994) and also for Enjeru dasuto (1994)

Yokohama Film Festival

• 1996—Best Actor for his role in Love Letter (1995)
• 1993—Best New Actor for his role in Juninin no yasashii nihonjin (1991) and also for Kira kira hikaru (1992) and Kacho shima kôsaku (1992)

Filmography for Etsushi Toyokawa

• Tsubaki Sanjûrô (2007)
• Tamamoe! (2007)
• Ai no rukeichi (2007)
• Hula gâru (2006) a.k.a. Hula Girls
• Nihon chinbotsu (2006) a.k.a. Japan Sinks, The Sinking of Japan
• Shisso (2005)
• Daiteiden no yoru ni (2005) a.k.a. Until the Lights Come Back
• Yawara.k.a.i seikatsu (2005) a.k.a. It's Only Talk
• Rofuto (2005) a.k.a. Loft
• Jiyuu renai (2005) a.k.a. Bluestockings
• Yôkai daisensô (2005) a.k.a. The Great Yokai War, Hobgoblins & the Great War, Spook Warfare, The Great Hobgoblin War
• Beat Kids (2005)
• Seishun no mon: Chikuhô hen (2005) (mini) TV Series
• Hasami otoko (2005) a.k.a. The Man Behind the Scissors
• Kita no zeronen (2005) a.k.a. Year One in the North
• Reikusaido mada kesu (2004) a.k.a. Lakeside Murder Case
• Tange Sazen: Hyakuman ryo no tsubo (2004)
• Moon Child (2003)
• Dog Star (2002)
• Inochi (2002)
• Sazanami (2002) a.k.a. The Ripples
• Love Story (2001) TV Series
• Shin jingi naki tata.k.a.i (2000) a.k.a. Another Battle, Battle Without Honor
• Kao (2000) a.k.a. Face
• Sennen tabito (1999)
• Kiken na kankei (1999) TV Series
• Orokamono: Kizu darake no tenshi (1998) a.k.a. Orokamono, The Goofball
• Aoi tori (1997) TV Series
• Lie lie Lie (1997)
• Kizu darake no tenshi (1997) a.k.a. An Angel with Many Scars, Injured Angels, Scarred Angels
• Misty (1996)
• Yatsu ha.k.a.-mura (1996) a.k.a. The 8-Tomb Village Otokotachi no kaita e (1996)
• Aishiteiru to itte kure (1995) TV Series, a.k.a. Tell Me That You Love Me
• No Way Back (1995)
• Love Letter (1995) a.k.a. Letters of Love, When I Close My Eyes
• Toire no Hanako-san (1995) a.k.a. Hanakom, School Mystery
• Naito heddo (1995) a.k.a. Night Head
• Iza.k.a.ya yurei (1994) a.k.a. Ghost Pub
• Undo (1994)
• Enjeru dasuto (1994) a.k.a. Angel Dust
• Konoyo no hate (1994) TV Series a.k.a. At the End of the World
• Tsuriba.k.a. nisshi 6 (1993)
• Kira kira hikaru (1992) a.k.a. Twinkle
• Kacho shima kôsaku (1992) a.k.a. Assistant Manager Shima Kosaku
• Juninin no yasashii nihonjin (1991) a.k.a. Gentle 12
• 3-4x juugatsu (1990) a.k.a. Boiling Point, The Third and Fourth of October
• Kimi wa boku o sukininaru (1989)

Director

• Romance Novel (2006)
• Renai Shousetsu Juuhachi no natsu (2006)
• Meoto manzai (2001)
• Bishoujo H (1998)

External Links

• Official Website
• IMDB Profile