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"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (1993): Season 2: Episode 11 -- Lois and Clark battle an evil Chi Master who works for a company that exploits illegal Chinese immigrants and wants Superman dead.
The Sensei (2008) -- YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST HATRED AND... SELF-HATRED.   McClain Evans is a confused gay teen, vulnerable to suicide, living in a small town. After a near fatal beating by high school jocks, McClain finds himself the secret pupil of a female Sensei (martial arts teacher).
All Babes Want to Kill Me (2005) -- MattTrailer.com - Trailer (Flash)

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Filmography

Actor:
  1. A Pure Country Gift (2010) (post-production) .... Morita
  2. Adultolescence (2009) (post-production) .... Baba

  3. Venice Beach Sushi (2009) .... Mr. Midori
  4. The Honeysting (2009) .... Dr. Wu Jian
  5. The Sensei (2008) .... Yori Nakano
  6. Drillbit Taylor (2008) .... Asian Heritage Speaker
    ... aka Drillbit Taylor: Budget Bodyguard (USA: poster title)
  7. Doctor Strange (2007) (V) (voice) .... Ancient One
  8. The Lullaby Crossing (2007) .... Grandfather
  9. The Invincible Iron Man (2007) (V) (voice) .... Additional Voices
  10. The Caress of the Creature (2007) .... Very Wise Man
  11. Big Dreams Little Tokyo (2006) .... Mr. Ozu
  12. Dead Rising (2006) (VG) (voice: English version) .... Larry Chiang
  13. One of Many (2006) .... Kichiro Miyamoto
  14. Click (2006/I) .... Watsuhita Head Executive
  15. Speechless (2006/I) .... Mr. Sakamoto
  16. Joy in the Mourning (2006) .... Grandpa
  17. "Malcolm in the Middle" .... Mr. Yamamoto (1 episode, 2006)
        - Bride of Ida (2006) TV episode .... Mr. Yamamoto
  18. True Crime: New York City (2005) (VG)
  19. "Without a Trace" .... Mr. Kim (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka W.A.T (USA: short title)
        - Honor Bound (2005) TV episode .... Mr. Kim
  20. The Chessmen (2005) .... Mas Nakagawa
  21. Sailing for Madagascar (2005) .... Mr. Shimada
  22. Pawns of the King (2005) .... Charles
  23. "Avatar: The Last Airbender" .... Additional Voices / ... (1 episode, 2005)
        - Avatar Roku: Winter Solstice, Part 2 (2005) TV episode (voice) .... Shyu/Additional Voices
  24. Red Eden (2005) (voice) .... Taro
  25. All Babes Want to Kill Me (2005) .... Mr. Cho
  26. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Wong Ho/Chang
  27. Hold the Rice (2004) .... Wing Chen
  28. Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour (2003) (VG) (voice)
  29. "Alias" .... Chinese Agent (2 episodes, 2003)
        - Second Double (2003) TV episode .... Chinese Agent
        - The Telling (2003) TV episode .... Chinese Agent
  30. Tenchu san (2003) (VG) (voice: English version)
    ... aka Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven (USA)
  31. "ER" .... Epidemiologist (1 episode, 2002)
        - Chaos Theory (2002) TV episode .... Epidemiologist
  32. "Gideon's Crossing" .... Mr. Kim (1 episode, 2001)
        - A Routine Case (2001) TV episode .... Mr. Kim
  33. "Angel" .... Japanese Business Man #1 (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Angel: The Series (USA: long title)
        - Guise Will Be Guise (2000) TV episode .... Japanese Business Man #1
  34. "JAG" .... Judge Furuya (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka JAG: Judge Advocate General (Australia)
        - People v. Gunny (2000) TV episode .... Judge Furuya
  35. Now Chinatown (2000) .... Deputy Consul
  36. Chain of Command (2000) .... Chairman Tzu
  37. Partners (2000) .... Old Charlie

  38. "G vs E" .... Mr. Roboto (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka Good vs Evil (USA: new title)
        - Choose Your Own Evil (1999) TV episode .... Mr. Roboto
  39. Molly (1999) .... Asian Client
  40. "Spawn" .... Additional Voices (6 episodes, 1997-1999)
    ... aka Todd McFarlane's Spawn
        - Hunter's Moon (1999) TV episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
        - Seed of the Hellspawn (1999) TV episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
        - Twitch Is Down (1999) TV episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
        - No Rest, No Peace (1997) TV episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
        - Evil Intent (1997) TV episode (voice) .... Additional Voices
          (1 more)
  41. "The Pretender" .... Grandfather (1 episode, 1999)
        - Mr. Lee (1999) TV episode .... Grandfather
  42. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Croupier #2 (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Class of Beverly Hills (USA: teaser title)
        - Dealer's Choice (1998) TV episode .... Croupier #2
  43. "Just Shoot Me!" .... Wataru Yamaguchi (1 episode, 1998)
        - Nina's Bikini (1998) TV episode .... Wataru Yamaguchi
  44. "Brooklyn South" .... Mr. Hayashi (1 episode, 1998)
        - Exposing Johnson (1998) TV episode .... Mr. Hayashi
  45. "Spicy City" .... Otaku (1 episode, 1997)
        - Love Is a Download (1997) TV episode (voice) .... Otaku
  46. "Gun" .... Gardener (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka Robert Altman's Gun
        - Columbus Day (1997) TV episode .... Gardener
  47. Born Into Exile (1997) (TV)
  48. Murder Live! (1997) (TV) .... Tourist
  49. "Women: Stories of Passion" .... Mr. Chan (1 episode, 1997)
        - The Lucky Bar (1997) TV episode .... Mr. Chan
  50. "The X Files" .... Hsin (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka The X-Files (USA)
        - Hell Money (1996) TV episode .... Hsin
  51. "Mad About You" .... The Dealer (1 episode, 1996)
        - Hot & Cold (1996) TV episode .... The Dealer
  52. "Home Improvement" .... Japanese Man #1 (1 episode, 1995)
        - Chicago Hope (1995) TV episode .... Japanese Man #1
  53. "Baywatch Nights" .... Dr. Key (1 episode, 1995)
    ... aka Detectives on the Beach
        - 976 Ways to Say I Love You (1995) TV episode .... Dr. Key
  54. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" .... Chinese father (1 episode, 1995)
    ... aka Lois & Clark
    ... aka The New Adventures of Superman (UK)
        - Chi of Steel (1995) TV episode .... Chinese father
  55. It's Pat (1994) .... Curious Sushi Man
    ... aka It's Pat: The Movie (USA: poster title)
  56. Bloodfist V: Human Target (1994) .... Quan
    ... aka Human Target: Bloodfist 5 (Australia: DVD box title)
  57. Jericho Fever (1993) (TV) .... Dr. Sada
  58. Doorways (1993) (TV) .... Surgeon
  59. "Sisters" .... Tashiro Rondan (1 episode, 1991)
        - One to Grow On (1991) TV episode .... Tashiro Rondan
  60. "Hunter" .... Iko (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Reporter (1991) TV episode .... Iko
  61. Catchfire (1990) .... Art technician
    ... aka Backtrack (USA: TV title (director's cut))
    ... aka Catchfire (Australia)
    ... aka Do It the Hard Way

  62. "War and Remembrance" .... Operations Officer (1 episode, 1988)
        - Part 3 (1988) TV episode .... Operations Officer
  63. Stand and Deliver (1988) .... Sanzaki
  64. "Falcon Crest" .... Takahama (3 episodes, 1987)
        - Across the Bridge (1987) TV episode .... Takahama
        - Lovers and Friends (1987) TV episode .... Takahama
        - Missed Connections (1987) TV episode
  65. The Hidden (1987) .... Sketch Artist
  66. Winners Take All (1987) .... Japanese Rep.
  67. Number One with a Bullet (1987) .... Tai Chi Charlie
  68. "Simon & Simon" .... Court Reporter / ... (2 episodes, 1984-1987)
        - Opposites Attack (1987) TV episode .... Shintogo Natsuo
        - Our Fair City (1984) TV episode .... Court Reporter
  69. "Hotel" .... Kei (41 episodes, 1984-1988)
    ... aka Arthur Hailey's Hotel
        - Opening Moves (1986) TV episode .... Kei
        - Horizons (1986) TV episode .... Kei
        - Missing Pieces (1985) TV episode .... Kei
        - Hearts and Minds (1985) TV episode .... Kei
        - Passports (1985) TV episode .... Kei
          (36 more)
  70. "G.I. Joe" .... Torpedo (7 episodes, 1985-1986)
    ... aka Action Force (UK)
    ... aka Chijô saikyô no Expert Team G.I. Joe (Japan)
        - Computer Complications (1986) TV episode (voice) .... Torpedo
        - Arise, Serpentor, Arise!: Part 3 (1986) TV episode (voice) .... Torpedo
        - There's No Place Like Springfield: Part 1 (1985) TV episode (voice) .... Torpedo
        - Cold Slither (1985) TV episode (voice) .... Torpedo
        - Spell of the Siren (1985) TV episode (voice) .... Torpedo
          (2 more)
  71. G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! (1986) (TV) (voice) .... Torpedo
    ... aka Action Force: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! (UK)
  72. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" .... Japanese Gardner (1 episode, 1986)
        - Four O'Clock (1986) TV episode .... Japanese Gardner
  73. "Remington Steele" .... Takahomo (1 episode, 1986)
        - Suburban Steele (1986) TV episode .... Takahomo
  74. Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) .... Nagamichi
  75. "The Jeffersons" .... Mr. Lee (1 episode, 1985)
        - You'll Never Get Rich (1985) TV episode .... Mr. Lee
  76. "1st & Ten" (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka 1st & Ten, Training Camp: The Bulls Are Back (USA: new title)
    ... aka 1st & Ten: Do It Again (USA: new title)
    ... aka 1st & Ten: Going for Broke (USA: new title)
    ... aka 1st & Ten: In Your Face! (USA: new title)
    ... aka 1st & Ten: The Bulls Mean Business (USA: new title)
    ... aka 1st & Ten: The Championship (USA: new title)
        - Super Bull Sunday (1985) TV episode
  77. "Highway to Heaven" .... Maitre D' (1 episode, 1984)
        - One Fresh Batch of Lemonade: Part 1 (1984) TV episode .... Maitre D'
  78. "G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra" .... Torpedo (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Palace of Doom (1984) TV episode (voice) .... Torpedo
  79. Bachelor Party (1984) .... Japanese Businessman
  80. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) .... Chinese Co-Pilot
  81. "Hardcastle and McCormick" .... Newscaster (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Georgia Street Motors (1984) TV episode .... Newscaster
  82. "Three's Company" .... Croupier (1 episode, 1983)
        - Now You See It, Now You Don't (1983) TV episode .... Croupier
  83. Deal of the Century (1983) .... Masaggi's Aide #2
  84. "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" .... Torpedo (1 episode, 1983)
    ... aka G.I. Joe: The MASS Device (USA: alternative title)
        - The Worms of Death (1983) TV episode (voice) .... Torpedo
  85. My Tutor (1983) .... Mr. Russell
  86. "Dynasty" .... Guard (1 episode, 1983)
        - Reunion in Singapore (1983) TV episode .... Guard
  87. I Take These Men (1983) (TV) .... Waiter
    ... aka Surprise, Surprise! (USA: alternative title)
  88. "Voyagers!" .... Karauna Guard (1 episode, 1982)
        - The Travels of Marco... and Friends (1982) TV episode .... Karauna Guard
  89. "Knots Landing" .... Anesthesiologist #1 (1 episode, 1982)
        - Abby's Choice (1982) TV episode .... Anesthesiologist #1
  90. "Bring 'Em Back Alive" .... Japanese Pilot (1 episode, 1982)
        - The Pied Piper (1982) TV episode .... Japanese Pilot
  91. "The Fall Guy" .... Sergeant (1 episode, 1982)
        - License to Kill: Part 1 (1982) TV episode .... Sergeant
  92. Hansel and Gretel (1982/II) (TV) .... Gretel
  93. "General Hospital" (1963) TV series .... Kimo (unknown episodes, 1981)
  94. Death Ray 2000 (1981) (TV) .... Photographer
    ... aka T.R. Sloane

  95. The Legend of the Golden Gun (1979) (TV) .... The photographer
  96. "Stockard Channing in Just Friends" (1 episode, 1979)
        - Lost Weekend (1979) TV episode
  97. The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) .... Usher
  98. "Baa Baa Black Sheep" .... Japanese plotter / ... (2 episodes, 1978)
    ... aka Black Sheep Squadron (USA: new title)
        - A Little Bit of England (1978) TV episode .... Japanese plotter
        - Wolves in the Sheep Pen (1978) TV episode .... Second Japanese Pilot
  99. A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978) (TV) .... Purser
Soundtrack:
  1. "Angel" (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Angel: The Series (USA: long title)
        - Guise Will Be Guise (2000) TV episode (performer: "I Got You Babe")
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. Teen Lust (1979) (assistant director)
    ... aka High School Teasers
    ... aka Mom Never Told Me (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Police Academy Girls
    ... aka Police Girls Academy (UK)
    ... aka The Girls Next Door (USA: alternative title)

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