James Shigeta
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| Birth name | James Shigeta |
| Born | June 17, 1933 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii |
| Died | July 28, 2014 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Vocalist |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1959–2014 |
| Labels | Toho Records, Choreo Records, Decca, Ava Records |
James Shigeta (June 17, 1933 – July 28, 2014)[1] was an American movie and television actor. He is also a standards singer, musical theatre and nightclub performer, and recording artist. He was known for his role as Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi in Die Hard.
Shigeta died in his sleep in Los Angeles, California from unknown causes, aged 81.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Finn, Natalie (29 July 2014). "James Shigeta Dead at 81: Character Actor and Singer Had Memorable Roles in Die Hard and Flower Drum Song". EOnline. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
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