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James Kiriyama-Lem

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James was born in Toronto, Canada to a Japanese mother and a Chinese father who raised him in a Caucasian suburban neighborhood. James will always be a man with one foot in each world; the conscientious hard-worker of his parent's Asian culture and the fearless risk-taker of his western homeland. It's this duality that has given James the ability to bring depth... See full bio »

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2005-2010 General Hospital (TV series)
Doctor / Dr. Trydal / Intern
– Episode #1.12135 (2010) … Dr. Trydal
– Episode #1.11887 (2009) … Dr. Trydal (uncredited)
– Episode #1.11732 (2009) … Doctor (uncredited)
– Episode #1.11674 (2008) … Doctor
– Episode #1.11673 (2008) … Doctor
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2009 Eli Stone (TV series)
Bailiff
– Mortal Combat (2009) … Bailiff
 
2009 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Witness #1
– No Way Out (2009) … Witness #1
 
2009 Chuck (TV series)
Ambassador Mei Sheng
– Chuck Versus the Best Friend (2009) … Ambassador Mei Sheng
 
2008 If It Kills Me (short)
Rob
 
2008 Quarterlife (TV series)
Husband
– Goodbyes (2008) … Husband
 
2007 Totally Baked: A Pot-U-Mentary
Asian Board Member (Segment "FunOnion Boardroom") (as James Lem)
 
2007 The Bold and the Beautiful (TV series)
Mr. Chen
– Episode #1.4986 (2007) … Mr. Chen
 
2006 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (TV series)
Mr. Nakamura
– Lost in Translation (2006) … Mr. Nakamura
 
2006 The Unit (TV series)
Crew Member
– Stress (2006) … Crew Member
 
2006 The Iron Man
Dalai Lama
 
2006 Price to Pay
Number 2
 
2005 Strong Medicine (TV series)
Waiter
– New Blood (2005) … Waiter
 
2005 Dating Games People Play
Mr. Yagamoto
 
2004 Cold Case (TV series)
Arun Prak
– Who's Your Daddy (2004) … Arun Prak
 
2004 The Division (TV series)
Greg Morrison
– What's Love Got to Do with It? (2004) … Greg Morrison
 
2004 According to Jim (TV series)
House Inspector
– House for Sale (2004) … House Inspector
 
2003 Frasier (TV series)
Tenant
– I'm Listening (2003) … Tenant
 
2003 Malibu's Most Wanted
Korean Man
 
2002 Getting There (video)
Driving Instructor (as James Kiriyama Lem)
 
2002 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Dr. Sue
– I Can't Get Started (2002) … Dr. Sue
 
2002 Family Law (TV series)
Kelly
– Celano v. Foster (2002) … Kelly
 
2001 The West Wing (TV series)
Industry Leader #2
– Ellie (2001) … Industry Leader #2
 
2000 Beethoven's 3rd (video)
Gubesoshi
 
1999 Magnolia
Dr. Lee
 
1999 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Foreman
– The Green Monster (1999) … Foreman
 
1999 Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV series)
Japanese Man
– Such Sweet Dreams (1999) … Japanese Man
 
1998 ER (TV series)
Dr. Mitsuma
– Suffer the Little Children (1998) … Dr. Mitsuma
 
1994-1996 Babylon 5 (TV series)
Med Tech
– A Late Delivery from Avalon (1996) … Med Tech
– The Long Dark (1994) … Med Tech
– Revelations (1994) … Med Tech
– Chrysalis (1994) … Med Tech
 
1996 Space: Above and Beyond (TV series)
General Ming
– Sugar Dirt (1996) … General Ming
 
1996 Baywatch Nights (TV series)
Street Informer
– Code of Silence (1996) … Street Informer
 
1996 The Late Shift (TV movie)
Reporter #1 Letterman Press Conference
 
1995 Sharon's Secret (TV movie)
Officer #1
 
1995 Double Rush (TV series)
ICU Doctor
– Slamming Into a Car Isn't Good (1995) … ICU Doctor
 
1994-1995 Murphy Brown (TV series)
Next Wave Anchor
– It's Miller Time (1995) … Next Wave Anchor
– Frank Cuts Loose (1994) … Next Wave Anchor
 
1994 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Medical Examiner
– The Murder Channel (1994) … Medical Examiner
 
1994 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV series)
Tech One
– Church of Metropolis (1994) … Tech One
 
1994 Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (TV movie)
Asian Fan
 
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2008 If It Kills Me (short)
 
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2008 If It Kills Me (short) (writer)
 
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2008 If It Kills Me (short)
 
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2008 If It Kills Me (short) (producer)
 
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2008 If It Kills Me (short)
 

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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

James Kiriyama Lem | James Lem

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Played Linebacker on varsity high school football team and was a defenseman on varsity hockey team. See more »