Quick Facts
Born:
1955-03-06
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
101 Total Roles
James Saito
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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.
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.
Known For
Life of Pi
Older Insurance Investigator
Grey's Anatomy
Herschel Katano
Pearl Harbor
Japanese Aide
The Devil's Advocate
Takaori Osumi
Die Hard: With a Vengeance
Korean Proprietor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Henry Suzuki
Big Eyes
Judge
Home Alone 3
Chinese Mob Boss
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Breathe MOVIE | Man |
| 2024 | Breathe MOVIE | The Man |
| 2023 | The Company You Keep TV | Joseph Hill |
| 2022 | Blockbuster TV | Simon |
| 2021 | Love Hard MOVIE | Bob Lin |
| 2020 | Dash & Lily TV | Arthur Mori |
| 2020 | The Christmas Bow MOVIE | Grandpa Joe |
| 2020 | Algorithm: BLISS MOVIE | Dr. Stein |
| 2020 | Tigertail MOVIE | Hank |
| 2020 | Little America TV | Self |