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James Shigeta

James Shigeta's biography

James Shigeta is 85 years old television actor born at Honolulu. He was born on Monday 17th of June 1929. According to year of birth 1929 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 17th of June means he is Gemini. Gemini is a dual sign of Zodiac Belt. One born with this rising sign is very dual and creative in nature with lots of verbosity. They are the most expressive people as they love talking.

He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be television actor. You can know him also as film actor, singer, actor, pianist, stage actor. He is recently known as voice actor.

James Shigeta's schools

We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: New York University Tisch School of the Arts, President Theodore Roosevelt High School.

James Shigeta's career

His main focus is to be television actor. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays piano.

How did James Shigeta die

He died on on Monday 28th of July 2014 when he was 85 years old at Los Angeles. James Shigetas death was caused by pulmonary failure.

Awards and competitions

James Shigeta's Awards

  • On April 18, 2005, he was awarded a Visionary Award from East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization.

What James Shigeta has done for a first time

  • The first Asian-American to crack the old Hollywood studio star system, albeit briefly, groomed as a romantic leading man.

James Shigeta's quotes

  • I think an actor's life is necessarily self-involved. And that's what I would like to get away from.
  • 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.
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James Shigeta's body shape

Lets describe how James Shigeta looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.

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