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Actor
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Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor
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(Sunday)
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
HB Studio
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
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James Saito is known for acting.
Born in Los Angeles, California, USA (age 71).
James Saito has 12 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (12)
Biography
James Tomio Saito (born March 6, 1955) is an American actor, best known for his physical portrayal of Shredder in the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; the character was voiced by David McCharen.
Saito also appeared in films including The Devil's Advocate, Home Alone 3, Pearl Harbor, and Die Hard: With a Vengeance. His TV credits include MAS*H, MacGyver, Law & Order, and Sex and the City. Saito has appeared in numerous stage productions, with early career work at the Asian American theatre company East West Players in Los Angeles. On Broadway he has appeared in The King and I, and David Henry Hwang's Golden Child. He won an Obie Award in 2007 for his performance in Julia Cho's Durango at The Public Theater in New York City. He starred as Dr. Chen in the ABC drama Eli Stone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Saito?
James Saito is 71 years old, born on .
Where was James Saito born?
James Saito was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has James Saito been in?
James Saito has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dash & Lily (2020), Big Eyes (2014), Life of Pi (2012), Eli Stone (2008), Heroes and Villains (2007).
What is James Saito known for?
James Saito is primarily known as an actor. James Tomio Saito (born March 6, 1955) is an American actor, best known for his physical portrayal of Shredder in the 1990 film Teenage Mutant…
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