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Jonathan Togo

b. 1977

American actor

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Born 1977. Jonathan Togo is an American actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor and screenwriter.

Jonathan Frederick Togo (born August 25, 1977) is an American actor, best known for his role in CSI: Miami as Ryan Wolfe.

Early life Togo was born in Rockland, Massachusetts, the son of Sheila, a housewife and former visual merchandiser and Michael Togo, a commercial artist and graphic designer who previously worked for the Boston Globe. Sheila Togo runs Simply Sheila, a booth at the SoWa Open Market in Boston.

Togo's mother is of Italian and Irish descent, and his father is Jewish. The original surname, "Tonkaviev", was shortened by a forefather who wanted something snappier for his carpet business.

He attended Hebrew school as a child and graduated from Rockland High School in 1995, where he was a wrestler. He attended the Project Contemporary Competitiveness, Advanced Study Program (a.k.a. PCC ASP) as a student in 1991 and 1992, then worked as a proctor in 1996.

He attended Vassar College, graduating with an A.B. in theater. He studied at the National Theater Institute of the Eugene O’Neill Theater.

While at Vassar, Togo was classmates with future Bravery singer/songwriter Sam Endicott and keyboardist John Conway. The three played in various bands together in the Poughkeepsie area.

Career Togo has performed and participated in numerous plays, including Our Country's Good. While he is most famous for his role as Ryan Wolfe in CSI: Miami, he has other TV show credits including a starring role in Special Unit 2, as well as appearances in Judging Amy. He also played a store clerk in Mystic River.

In 2008, Togo wrote and directed a web series, My Best Friend Is My Penis, for Atom.com.

Togo also starred in the web series Casted: The Continuing Chronicles of Derek Riffchyn, Greatest Casting Director in the World. Ever, playing the lead role of Derek: a sassy, somewhat abusive, and extremely crass casting director. Togo's real-life best friend Justin Long plays his assistant, Scott. In 2010, Togo signed on to play twin brothers Richard and Mark (who fall in love with the same woman), in the movie Identical.

In September 2013, it was announced that Togo would be part of the cast in the fourth season of Covert Affairs.

Personal life Togo was married to actress Diora Baird from 2013 to 2016; they have one child. He then married writer Tiffany Baker on January 17, 2019. In March 2021, Baker gave birth to their first child, a daughter.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2003 Mystic River Pete 2011 Identical Mark / Rich Washington 2012 Somebody Up There Likes Me Adult Lyle 2014 A Hundred Eighty Degrees Nick Short film 2015 7 Chinese Brothers Don A Rising Tide Roger 2017 Infinity Baby Intern

Television Year Title Role Notes 2001–2002 Special Unit 2 Jonathan 12 episodes 2003 Judging Amy Charles "DJ Dizz" Simbour Episode: "Looking for Quarters" Law & Order Eddie Episode: "Blaze" Ed Keith Kessler Episode: "The Offer" 2004 The Jury Dennis Dudley Episode: "The Honeymoon Suite" 2004–2012 CSI: Miami Ryan Wolfe Main role (seasons 3–10); 182 episodes 2012 Harry's Law Randy Hessly Episode: "Breaking Points" 2013 Covert Affairs Nelson Smith 2 episodes 2015 Ex-Best Frank Episode: "Episode 10" 2016 Angel from Hell Gavin 2 episodes 2017 Lucifer Anthony Annan Episode: "Candy Morningstar" Teachers Handsome Preppie Episode: "Dire Straights" 2018 Christmas Cupid's Arrow David Martin Television film; also known as The Christmas Cupid 2025 The Chosen Malchus 6 episodes Countdown Damon Drew 4 episodes

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Vassar College, Hebrew school
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Jonathan Frederick Togo

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Diora Baird

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Who is Jonathan Togo?

American actor

When was Jonathan Togo born?

Jonathan Togo was born on 25 August 1977 in Rockland.

What is Jonathan Togo's occupation?

Jonathan Togo is an actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor and screenwriter.

What nationality is Jonathan Togo?

Jonathan Togo is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jonathan Togo

· Wikidata: Q313032

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