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James Shigeta was an American actor and singer of Japanese descent, who starred in films such as The Crimson Kimono, Walk Like a Dragon, and Mulan. He also had a successful singing career in Japan and Australia, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.
James Shigeta was a Hawaiian-born actor who became the first Asian-American leading man in Hollywood. He starred in musicals, dramas, and action films, such as Flower Drum Song, The Crimson Kimono, and Die Hard.
- January 1, 1
- Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
- January 1, 1
- Beverly Hills, California, USA
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,...
Jul 31, 2014 · James Shigeta, a Sansei actor who starred in films such as "The Crimson Kimono" and "Flower Drum Song", died in 2014 at age 85. He was a pioneer in portraying Asian American men as attractive and confident, challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers in Hollywood.
Learn about the life and career of James Shigeta, the first Asian-American to crack the old Hollywood studio star system. He starred in musicals, dramas and action films, and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- July 28, 2014
- June 17, 1929
Jul 28, 2014 · James Shigeta, a top Asian-American actor of the early 1960s who starred in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song, died Monday in the Los Angeles area,...
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Jul 30, 2014 · James Shigeta passed away Monday at the age of 85, a family member confirmed to NBC News, following his rich and trailblazing career in film and television. Shigeta turned heads not only as a...
