Tsutomu Takahashi: Japanese Actor Profile and Career

Tsutomu Takahashi (高橋努) is a Japanese actor born on August 23, 1978, in Tokyo, Japan. Standing 182 cm tall, he has built an extensive career appearing in numerous Japanese feature films and television drama series, often recognized for supporting and character roles.

Film Career

Takahashi has appeared in a wide variety of cinematic productions ranging from action films to dramas. Notable film credits include his roles in Takashi Miike's action film Crows Zero (2007) and its sequel Crows Zero 2 (2009) as Takashi Makise. Additional film appearances include Confessions (2010), The Woodsman and the Rain (2012), Erased (2016), The Journalist (2019), Kingdom 2: Far and Away (2022), and My Happy Marriage (2023).

Television Work

In addition to his film work, Takahashi has maintained a steady presence in Japanese television dramas (dorama). His television credits span multiple networks and include roles in series such as Public Affairs Office in the Sky (TBS, 2013), Long Goodbye (NHK, 2014), Japan Sinks: People of Hope (TBS, 2021), Draft King (WOWOW, 2023), and ongoing television projects through 2025 and 2026.