James Shigeta

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Actor
gptkbp:activeYears 1957-2014
gptkbp:awards Golden Globe Award nomination
gptkbp:birthDate 1929-06-17
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
gptkbp:character Diverse roles
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:collaboratedWith gptkb:Marlon_Brando
gptkb:George_Takei
gptkb:John_Wayne
gptkb:Robert_Altman
gptkbp:deathDate 2021-07-28
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Hawaii
gptkbp:filmography The Twilight Zone
The Crimson Kimono
gptkbp:firstAppearance The King of Queens
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label James Shigeta
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Hollywood_film_industry
Japanese_culture
gptkbp:influences Asian_American_representation_in_media
gptkbp:involved Voice acting in animated films
gptkbp:involvedIn Television series
Charity work
Film criticism
Theater productions
Film festivals
Cultural exchange programs
Public speaking engagements
Film preservation efforts
Documentary filmmaking
Cultural advocacy
Acting workshops
Mentoring young actors
Asian_American_community_events
gptkbp:knownFor Diverse roles in film and television
gptkbp:legacy Pioneer_for_Asian_American_actors
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Japanese_American
American
gptkbp:notableWork Die Hard
The Yakuza
Flower Drum Song
gptkbp:occupation Actor
gptkbp:portrayedBy Authority figures
Romantic leads
Supporting characters
Veterans in films
Asian_American_characters
gptkbp:produces The Last Dragon
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Evelyn_Shigeta