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Sab Shimono

Jul 31, 1937 (88 years old) in Sacramento, California, United States

Saburo "Sab" Shimono (born July 31, 1937) is an American actor. He began his career on stage on Broadway and in regional theaters, starring in musicals like Mame, Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen, and Pacific Overtures. He has appeared in dozens of films, including Midway (1976), Gung Ho (1986), Presumed Innocent (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), Waterworld (1995), Southland Tales (2006), and Old Dogs (2009). He also has extensive television credits including episodes of M*A*SH, Quincy, M.E., Remington Steele, The X-Files, Seinfeld, Mad Men, and The Blacklist. Shimono's voice roles include Uncle Chan in Jackie Chan Adventures, the Emperor in Samurai Jack, and Monk Gyatso in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Known For

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The Simpsons
Master Sushi Chef (voice)
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The Blacklist
Daniel Nakamoto
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Two and a Half Men
Hiroshi
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Hawaii Five-0
Uncle Keako
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Seinfeld
Executive #1
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The X-Files
Gung Bituen
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Knight Rider
Hito Osaka
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Mad Men
Ichiro Kimura
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ER
Dr. Okida
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Magnum P.I.

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