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James Saburo Shigeta (Japanese: 繁田 三郎; June 17, 1929 – July 28, 2014) was an American actor and singer of Japanese descent. [1] 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).
Jul 31, 2014 · James Shigeta was a leading man in Hollywood films in the late 1950s and early ’60s, portraying Asian American men as attractive and confident. He starred in “The Crimson Kimono,” “Bridge to the Sun,” “Flower Drum Song” and other movies, but his wife and family are not mentioned in this obituary.
Jul 30, 2014 · In ‘Bridge,’ the man is a Japanese diplomat married to an American girl — a guy who’s articulate, has been educated in Europe and is a charming person. It’s the love of the couple, and their...
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...
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James Shigeta was a Hawaiian-born actor who starred in musicals and dramas, but his personal life is not mentioned on this web page. He died in 2014 and was buried in Hawaii.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- July 28, 2014
- June 17, 1929
Aug 2, 2014 · Hidenari Terasaki (James Shigeta) kisses the hand of his wife, Gwen (Carroll Baker), in the 1961 film Bridge to the Sun.
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Aug 2, 2014 · James S. Shigeta (85) Honolulu, HI born resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2014. His many accomplishments include appearances in movies, TV and stage. He is survived...
