James Shigeta (1929–2014) |
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Hawaiian-born James Shigeta was, for a time, the biggest East Asian U.S. star the country had known for decades. His up-and-down career reflected the country's changing interest in films with East Asian themes, but, when called upon, he filled both A-movie starring roles and minor T.V. guest appearances with the same cool and classy style. An ...
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Born:in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USADied:(age 85) in Beverly Hills, California, USA |
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Actor (89 credits)
Actor (89 credits)
2005
Avatar: The Last Airbender
(TV Series)
Old Wanderer
Old Wanderer
- The Spirit World: Winter Solstice, Part 1
(2005)
... Old Wanderer (voice)
1999
Beverly Hills, 90210
(TV Series)
Ben Sosna
Ben Sosna
- Nine Yolks Whipped Lightly
(1999)
... Ben Sosna
- The Loo-Ouch
(1999)
... Ben Sosna
- Slipping Away
(1999)
... Ben Sosna
1997
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
(TV Series)
Mr. Yamashiro / Japanese Prime Minister / Inspector Mantjur
Mr. Yamashiro / Japanese Prime Minister / Inspector Mantjur
- Night of the Zinja
(1997)
... Mr. Yamashiro / Japanese Prime Minister (voice)
- Diamonds and Jade
(1997)
... Inspector Mantjur (voice)
1993-1994
Renegade
(TV Series)
Hideo Maruyama / Mr. Ota
Hideo Maruyama / Mr. Ota
- Black Wind
(1994)
... Hideo Maruyama
- Samurai
(1993)
... Mr. Ota
1994
SeaQuest 2032
(TV Series)
Vietnamese President Chi
Vietnamese President Chi
- The Last Lap at Luxury
(1994)
... Vietnamese President Chi
- Better Than Martians
(1994)
... Vietnamese President Chi
1987-1992
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Luc Li / John Sukahara
Luc Li / John Sukahara
- Sugar & Spice, Malice & Vice
(1992)
... Luc Li
- The Corpse Flew First Class
(1987)
... John Sukahara
1989
Jake and the Fatman
(TV Series)
Mr. Koso Nakasone
Mr. Koso Nakasone
- The Way You Look Tonight
(1989)
... Mr. Koso Nakasone
1984-1988
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
Chen / Musashi Sato / Daniel Yoshiro
Chen / Musashi Sato / Daniel Yoshiro
- Tale of the Tiger
(1988)
... Chen
- Opposites Attack
(1987)
... Musashi Sato
- Revolution #9-1/2
(1984)
... Daniel Yoshiro
1983-1986
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
Mr. Obotu / Dr. Richard Enoka
Mr. Obotu / Dr. Richard Enoka
- Paper War
(1986)
... Mr. Obotu
- Forty Years from Sand Island
(1983)
... Dr. Richard Enoka
1985
Airwolf
(TV Series)
Colonel Tranh Van Zung
Colonel Tranh Van Zung
- The American Dream
(1985)
... Colonel Tranh Van Zung
1983
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Bud's Father
Bud's Father
- Japan Cruise: When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune: Part 2
(1983)
... Bud's Father
- Japan Cruise: When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune: Part 1
(1983)
... Bud's Father (credit only)
1982
The Greatest American Hero
(TV Series)
Colonel Shawn Liang
Colonel Shawn Liang
- The Hand-Painted Thai
(1982)
... Colonel Shawn Liang
1979
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
General Lin Sun
General Lin Sun
- Spending Spree/The Hunted
(1979)
... General Lin Sun
1977
Little House on the Prairie
(TV Series)
Sam Wing
Sam Wing
- To Live with Fear: Part 2
(1977)
... Sam Wing
1976
Once an Eagle
(TV Mini-Series)
Lin Tso-Han
Lin Tso-Han
- Part 4
(1976)
... Lin Tso-Han
- Part 3
(1976)
... Lin Tso-Han
- Part 2
(1976)
... Lin Tso-Han
- Part 1
(1976)
... Lin Tso-Han
1976
Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers
(TV Mini-Series)
Wizard Wong
Wizard Wong
- Part IV
(1976)
... Wizard Wong
- Part III
(1976)
... Wizard Wong (credit only)
- Part II
(1976)
... Wizard Wong (credit only)
- Part I
(1976)
... Wizard Wong (credit only)
1976
The Streets of San Francisco
(TV Series)
Prosecutor
Prosecutor
- The Thrill Killers: Part 2
(1976)
... Prosecutor
- The Thrill Killers: Part 1
(1976)
... Prosecutor
1976
S.W.A.T.
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Eddie Chew
Lieutenant Eddie Chew
- The Chinese Connection
(1976)
... Lieutenant Eddie Chew
1976
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Stephen Yang
Stephen Yang
- The Adventure of the Judas Tree
(1976)
... Stephen Yang
1974-1975
Kung Fu
(TV Series)
Col. Lin Pei / Master Kwan Li
Col. Lin Pei / Master Kwan Li
- The Forbidden Kingdom
(1975)
... Col. Lin Pei
- The Garments of Rage
(1974)
... Master Kwan Li
1969-1973
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Resident Doctor / Dr. Osaka / Doctor Osaka / ...
Resident Doctor / Dr. Osaka / Doctor Osaka / ...
- No Margin for Error
(1973)
... Resident Doctor (uncredited)
- Vision of Doom
(1972)
- Conflict
(1972)
... Doctor Osaka
- Confession
(1972)
... Resident Doctor
- Deadly Encounter
(1970)
... Dr. Osaka
1969-1971
Ironside
(TV Series)
Toshio Watari / Il Pak Soong
Toshio Watari / Il Pak Soong
- No Motive for Murder
(1971)
... Toshio Watari
- Love My Enemy
(1969)
... Il Pak Soong
1964-1965
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
Dr. Harvey Lee / Father Michael Hsueh
Dr. Harvey Lee / Father Michael Hsueh
- No More, Cried the Rooster - There Will Be Truth
(1965)
... Dr. Harvey Lee
- The Evidence of Things Not Seen
(1964)
... Father Michael Hsueh
1963-1964
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
AIO Capt. Newa / Maj. Jong
AIO Capt. Newa / Maj. Jong
- The Inheritors: Part I
(1964)
... AIO Capt. Newa
- Nightmare
(1963)
... Maj. Jong
1963
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Dr. Roy Shigera
Dr. Roy Shigera
- One Clear, Bright Thursday Morning
(1963)
... Dr. Roy Shigera
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (17 credits)
Self (17 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
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Personal Quote:
I have never personally referred to myself as a star. When asked I always say, 'I'm an actor, a working actor.' I think the term 'star' is a vastly overused expression. That term has been used in reference to me but it is not of my own choice. See more »Trivia:
On April 18, 2005, he was awarded a Visionary Award from East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization. See more »Star Sign:
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