Tim Kano

Tim Kano is a New Zealand actor, known for playing Leo Tanaka in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours from 2016. He also stars in the 2021 horror film Great White.

Early life Kano's mother Sue is from New Zealand with Irish heritage, and his father Fujio, was Japanese. Kano was born in Christchurch and grew up between Wellington and Japan with his sister Maya.

Kano's big break came when he joined Australian soap opera, Neighbours in 2016 as entrepreneur Leo Tanaka. He obtained the role after auditioning for both Leo and his twin brother David Tanaka, which eventually went to Takaya Honda.

In 2019, Kano filmed the movie Great White in which he plays Joji, a Japanese businessman. In 2021, Kano played Ian in the TV comedy series, The Power of the Dream. He also featured in the Paramount+ comedy series Spreadsheet.

Personal life Kano resides in Melbourne with his dog and is a fan of 1950s American men's style.

Once a singer in a punk band, Kano can also play guitar.

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