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  1. James Saburo Shigeta (Japanese: 繁田 三郎; June 17, 1929 – July 28, 2014) was an American actor and singer of Japanese descent. He was noted for his roles in The Crimson Kimono (1959), Walk Like a Dragon (1960), Flower Drum Song (1961), Bridge to the Sun (1961), Die Hard (1988), and Mulan (1998).

  2. Jul 31, 2014 · Shigeta’s birth year is given as 1933 in online biographies, which would make him 81, but according to his family, he was 85. James Shigeta and Victoria Shaw in a publicity still for “The Crimson Kimono.” A native of Honolulu and one of six siblings, Shigeta studied acting at New York University and joined the Marines during the Korean War.

  3. Jul 30, 2014 · James S. Shigeta was born on June 17, 1929, in Honolulu, although some sources incorrectly say he was born in 1933. ... He was one of six children of a plumber. In addition to his brother Clarence ...

  4. Jul 29, 2014 · Look closely at Shigeta's eyes in that scene; they shimmer for a fleeting instant, as if showcasing an actual spark of life. "Get on the jet to Tokyo to ask the chairman, I'm telling you, you're just going to have to kill me," he tells Hans. He's not groveling. He's grinning, as if trying not to crack up. This is a taunt.

  5. James Shigeta. Actor: Die Hard. 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.

    • Actor, Soundtrack
    • July 28, 2014
    • June 17, 1929
  6. Jul 29, 2014 · James Shigeta Obituary. Character actor and singer James Shigeta has died at 81. Shigeta is known best for his roles in "Flower Drum Song" and "Die Hard." He also starred opposite Elvis Presley in ...

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  8. Jul 30, 2014 · Shigeta, 85, died Monday at an assisted-living facility in Beverly Hills. He had been in declining health since suffering a stroke about two years ago, said his sister-in-law, Ellie Shigeta. In ...

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