is a Japanese stage and screen actor. Internationally, he is best known for his roles as Koichi Takagi in the Monday films, Tetsuya Ishigami in the Suspect X films, and Jo Sawashiro in . In Japan, he is best known for his roles as à Âsuke Nakahara in Yamatonadeshiko drama series, and Norifumi Suzuki in ' films. He won the Japanese Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for Always: Sunset on Third Street. In 2013, he was nominated for an International Emmy Award for best actor for his role in Yasu â A Single FatherâÂÂs Story.
Tsutsumi was born in Hyà Âgo Prefecture. He began training at the age of 18 with Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba's Japan Action Club. When he was at Japan Action Club (JAC) he had been the manager of Hiroyuki Sanada for several years.
In 2013, he was nominated for an International Emmy Award for best actor for his role in Yasu â A Single FatherâÂÂs Story.