David Toguri

David Toguri (25 October 1933, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – 15 November 1997, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) was an award-winning Japanese-Canadian choreographer, director and actor, based for most of his career in the UK. He died of cancer.

Stage choreography credits

• The Baker's Wife. Phoenix Theatre. Directed by Trevor Nunn.
• Measure for Measure. Directed by Trevor Nunn.
• The Blue Angel. Directed by Trevor Nunn.
• The Rocky Horror Show
• Street Scene. London Coliseum for English National Opera.
• Pacific Overtures. London Coliseum for English National Opera.
• Many shows at the National Theatre including The Threepenny Opera and The Beggar's Opera and Guys and Dolls (1982) which won the Olivier Award for Best Choreography. He also directed and choreographed the show in Australia in 1986 and returned to the National production for its 1996 revival.
• "Pa Pa Can You Hear Me Sing" (1989). A musical in Cantonese, directed by Ho Yi for Spotlight Productions, for the Urban Council, Hong Kong
• Blitz! (1990). Playhouse Theatre for the National Youth Theatre.
• Maggie May (1992). Royalty Theatre for the National Youth Theatre.

Film and television choreography credits

• Peter's Friends (1992) (choreographer)
• Memphis Belle (1990) (choreographer)
• Mack the Knife (1990) (choreographer) aka The Threepenny Opera
• Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (choreographer: UK)
• The Little Match Girl (1987) (TV) (choreographer)
• Absolute Beginners (1986) (choreographer)
• Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) (choreographer)
• Jazzin' for Blue Jean (1984) (V) (choreographer)
• Blue Money (1982) (TV) (choreographer)
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) (dance stager)
• Eskimo Nell (1975) (choreographer) aka The Ballad of Eskimo Nell
• The Wednesday Play (choreographer) (1 episode, 1970)
• No Trams to Lime Street (1970) TV Episode (choreographer)
• The Devil Rides Out (1968) (choreographer) aka The Devil's Bride (USA)

Acting credits

• Alicja (1982) .... Duchess aka Alice
• Armchair Thriller Chinese laundry man (1 episode, 1980)
• Dead Man's Kit (1980) TV Episode .... Chinese laundry man
• Rock FolliesAlan Nagouchi (1 episode, 1976)
• The Pounds Sterling (1976) TV Episode .... Alan Nagouchi
• Eskimo Nell .... Kung Fu Artist aka The Ballad of Eskimo Nell
• Rentadick (1972) .... Japanese
• Welcome to the Club (1971) .... Hideki Ikada
• The Troubleshooters Ibuki (1 episode, 1969) aka Mogul (USA)
• There's a Nasty Word – Love (1969) TV Episode .... Ibuki
• Danger Man .... Commander Yamada (1 episode, 1968) aka Secret Agent aka Danger Man (USA: video box title)
• Shinda Shima (1968) TV Episode .... Commander Yamada
• You Only Live Twice (1967) .... Assassin in Bedroom aka Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice (USA: complete title)
• Koroshi (1966) (TV) .... Commander Yamada aka Danger Man: Koroshi (UK: series title)
• Three Hats for Lisa (1965) .... Dancer aka One Day in London (UK)
• Charlie Girl 1965 Adelphi Theatre
• Chaganog (1964) Edinburgh Festival and subsequently at the Vaudeville Theatre
• Flower Drum Song (1960)Palace Theatre (uncredited) .... Dancer
• Flower Drum Song Broadway cast Dancer

External links

• David Toguri at the Internet Movie Database

The Independent Obituary http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-david-toguri-1287171.html