Jonathan Togo


Jonathan Frederick Togo is an American actor, best known for his role in 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 now runs a booth at the SoWa Open Market in Boston called Simply Sheila.
Togo's mother is of Italian and Irish descent and his father is Jewish, with the original family surname, "Tonkaviev", 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" as a student in 1991 and 1992, then worked as a proctor in 1996.
He went on to attend Vassar College, graduating with a B.A. in theater, and furthered his studies at the National Theater Institute of the Eugene O’Neill Theater. While at Vassar he performed in a band named "The El Conquistadors" with Sam Endicott and John Conway, both of whom are now members of the band The Bravery.

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 , 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 a web series called "Casted: The Continuing Chronicles of Derek Riffchyn, Greatest Casting Director in the World. Ever", where he plays 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, he signed on to play twin brothers Richard and Mark, 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. The couple have one son. He married actress Baker Lim on January 17, 2019.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001–2002Special Unit 2Jonathan12 episodes
2003Judging AmyCharles "DJ Dizz" SimbourEpisode: "Looking for Quarters"
2003Law & OrderEddieEpisode: "Blaze"
2003EdKeith KesslerEpisode: "The Offer"
2004The JuryDennis DudleyEpisode: "The Honeymoon Suite"
2004–2012Ryan WolfeMain role ; 182 episodes
2012Harry's LawRandy HesslyEpisode: "Breaking Points"
2013Covert AffairsNelson Smith2 episodes
2015Ex-BestFrankEpisode: "Episode 10"
2016Angel from HellGavin2 episodes
2017LuciferAnthony AnnanEpisode: "Candy Morningstar"
2017TeachersHandsome PreppieEpisode: "Dire Straights"
2018Christmas Cupid's ArrowDavid MartinTelevision film; also known as The Christmas Cupid