Tim Kano
Tim Kano | |
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Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 2 September 1986
Nationality | New Zealand, Japanese |
Years active | 2001–present |
Tim Kano is a New Zealand actor, best known for his role as Leo Tanaka on Neighbours.
Early life[]
Kano's mother Sue is from New Zealand with Irish heritage, and his late father Fujio, was Japanese.[1] Kano was born in Christchurch and grew up between Wellington, New Zealand and Japan with his sister Maya.[2][1] Upon returning to New Zealand after spending his primary school years in Japan, Kano took modelling and acting jobs and completed a media and film studies course. Kano returned to Japan to study Political Science at university in Tokyo.[2][1] Working in politics was a goal for Kano who worked for MP Chris Carter for a year.[1]
Career[]
Beginning his career in New Zealand, Kano played an extra in The Lord of the Rings and had some other small parts in TV and movies from 2001.
Kano's big break came when he joined Australian soap opera, Neighbours in 2016 as Leo Tanaka. He obtained the role after auditioning for both parts of twin brother roles, with the second twin role of David Tanaka eventually going to Takaya Honda.[2]
With the goal of making a life in Hollywood, Kano left Neighbours in 2019, but made a return in 2021.[3]
In 2019, Kano filmed the movie Great White and played Joji, a Japanese businessman.[4]
In 2021, Kano played Ian in the TV comedy series, The Power of the Dream.[5]
Personal life[]
Kano currently resides in Melbourne with his dog and is a fan of '50s American men's style.[6]
Once a singer in a punk band, Kano can also play guitar.[2][1]
Franklin Fisher of the band Algiers, is Kano's brother in-law.[1]
In 2018, Kano was nominated as a Cosmopolitan Bachelor of the year.[7]
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | The Tribe | Chosen Guard Clark | 1 episode |
2003 | Freaky | Ryan | 1 episode |
2008 | Loss of Innocence | Major Phelps | Short |
2009–2010 | Reservoir Hill | Matt Moorland | 2 episodes |
2015 | Holding The Man | Ian | |
2016 | Winners & Losers | Jamie Walton | 1 episode |
2016– | Neighbours | Leo Tanaka | Main cast |
2019 | Great White | Joji Minase | Film |
2021 | The Power Of The Dream | Ian | 2 episodes |
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f Nikas-Boulos, Catherine (2 June 2017). "At home with Tim Kano". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Actor Focus: Tim Kano". Cinema Australia. 18 April 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (30 May 2021). "Exclusive: Neighbours star Tim Kano discusses Leo Tanaka return". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ S, Ian; well; Kilkelly, Daniel (26 May 2021). "Neighbours star Tim Kano explains how Great White is different to Jaws". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Comedy mockumentary series, THE POWER OF THE DREAM, follows aspiring Olympians with no sporting skill". TV Blackbox. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "At Home With… Tim Kano". Edition | THE ICONIC. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Cosmopolitan & Tinder Host Bachelor of the Year Competition". Global Dating Insights. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- New Zealand male film actors
- New Zealand male television actors
- 1986 births
- New Zealand male soap opera actors
- New Zealand people of Irish descent
- New Zealand people of Japanese descent
- People from Christchurch
- Living people