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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Jonathan Frederick Togo was born on August 25, 1977, in Rockland, Massachusetts, and later lived in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Michael Togo, was a graphic designer with the Boston Globe and had artistic inclinations. His mother, Sheila, initially a homemaker, later became the proprietor of "Simply Sheila," a booth at the SoWa Open Market in Boston. </p>

<p>Togo's family heritage is diverse: his mother has both Italian and Irish ancestry, while his father's side is Jewish. The family's original surname was "Tonkaviev," but it was shortened to "Togo" by ancestors involved in the carpet business. Jonathan attended Hebrew school during his early education and graduated from Rockland High School in 1995, where he also participated in wrestling. He later earned a degree in Theatre from Vassar College.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Togo married <a href="/biography/diora-baird">actress</a> <a href="/biography/diora-baird">Diora Baird</a> in 2013. The couple had their first child, a son, prior to their marriage. They have remained together since and maintain a private family life. </p>

<h2>Breakthrough on CSI: Miami</h2>
<p>Jonathan Togo began his acting career in 2001. His breakthrough came in 2004 when he was cast as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Wolfe">Ryan Wolfe</a> on the television series <em>CSI: Miami</em>, a role he played until the show ended in 2012. His portrayal of Wolfe, a meticulous and intelligent crime scene investigator, significantly boosted his visibility and popularity.</p>

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<h2>Other Television and Web Series Roles</h2>
<p>Before <em>CSI: Miami</em>, Togo appeared as Jonathan in the short-lived science fiction series <em>Special Unit 2</em> (2001–2002), contributing to 12 episodes. In 2003, he had guest appearances in several television shows including <em>Judging Amy</em> (as Charles 'DJ Dizz' Simbour), <em>Law & Order</em> (as Eddie), and had a small role as Pete in the critically acclaimed film <em>Mystic River</em>.</p>

<p>Togo expanded into web series, most notably writing and starring in <em>My Best Friend Is My Penis</em> for Atom.com. He also played the lead character Derek in the web series <em>Casted: The Continuing Chronicles of Derek</em>. In this satirical role, he portrayed "the greatest casting director in the world," a character with a dubious moral compass. The show also featured <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Long">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Long">Justin Long</a> in the role of Scott, Derek’s assistant.</p>

<h2>Film and Stage Contributions</h2>
<p>Togo has taken on roles in indie films such as <em>Identical</em> (2011), in which he played dual roles as Richard and Mark—twin brothers who fall for the same woman—and <em>Somebody Up There Likes Me</em> (2013). He has made important contributions to stage work as well. One of his notable theater performances was in <em>Our Country's Good</em>, for which he received the Margaret Thatcher Kazan Award for excellence in performance.</p>

<h2>Recognition and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Aside from <em>Mystic River</em> (2003), Togo has starred in a number of other productions such as <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raccoon">Raccoon</a></em> (2004). However, there is no public record of his involvement with the Pixar film <em>Up</em> (2009), and any such claim appears to be inaccurate.</p>

<p>As of 2015, estimates of Togo’s net worth vary significantly, but the previously stated figure of US$18.6 billion is not accurate. Reliable sources suggest a considerably lower but still substantial net worth, reflective of his success as a working actor in film, television, and digital media.</p>

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