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Yuki Shimoda (August 10, 1921 – May 21, 1981) was an American actor best known for his starring role as Ko Wakatsuki in the NBC movie of the week Farewell to Manzanar in 1976. He also co-starred in the 1960s television series Johnny Midnight (39 episodes), with Edmond O'Brien.
Yuki Shimoda was a Japanese-American actor who appeared in Broadway, TV and movies, such as Auntie Mame, A Town Like Alice and Black Sheep Squadron. He was born in 1921 in California and died in 1981 in Los Angeles.
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- Sacramento, California, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Yuki Shimoda was a Japanese-American actor who appeared in Broadway and TV shows in the 1960s and 70s. He was born in Sacramento, California, and died of colon cancer in Los Angeles.
- August 10, 1921
- May 21, 1981
Apr 8, 2019 · A documentary film by John Esaki that celebrates the life and career of the late actor Yuki Shimoda, who faced challenges and discrimination as a minority performer. The film explores his achievements, struggles, and legacy in the entertainment industry.
Yuki Shimoda (August 10, 1921 – May 21, 1981) was an American actor best known for his starring role as Ko Wakatsuki in the NBC movie of the week Farewell to Manzanar in 1976. He also co-starred in the 1960s television series Johnny Midnight (39 episodes), with Edmond O'Brien.
Jan 16, 2024 · Yuki Shimoda (1921–81) was one of the first Japanese American actors to attain mainstream success after World War II both on Broadway and in film and television roles. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, he and his family were incarcerated at Tule Lake during the war.
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Yuki Shimoda was a first-generation American actor who played mostly Asian roles in film and TV. He starred in Broadway's "Auntie Mame" and appeared in "Midway", "Farewell to Manzanar" and "A Town Like Alice".
