Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

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Tsuyoshi Kusanagi 草彅 剛
Kusanagi in 2006
Background information
Born	(1974-07-09) July 9, 1974 (age 50)
Origin	Seiyo, Ehime, Japan
Genres	J-pop
Occupation(s)	Actor, singer, television host
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Johnny & Associates
Member of	Atarashii Chizu
Formerly of	SMAP

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (草彅 剛, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, born July 9, 1974 in Seiyo, Ehime, Japan)^[1] is a Japanese actor, singer, television host, and a former member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy bands in Asia.^[2]