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James Shigeta (1929–2014)
Actor | Soundtrack
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 ...
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Jun
17,
1929 (died Jul
28,
2014)
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5' 9½"
(1.77m)
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Flower Drum Song (1961)
Wang Ta, Performer ("Chop Suey", "You Are Beautiful", "Gliding Through My Memoree (Reprise)") |
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The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1997)
(TV Series) - Mr. Yamashiro / Japanese Prime Minister / Inspector Mantjur (2 episodes, 1997)
Night of the Zinja (Apr
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The Love Boat (1983)
(TV Series) - Bud's Father (2 episodes, 1983)
Japan Cruise: When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune: Part 2 (Nov
5,
1983)
Season 7,
Episode 8
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Bud's Father
Japan Cruise: When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune: Part 1 (Nov
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Medical Center (1969–1973)
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The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2015)
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