Quick Facts
Born:
1937-07-31
Birthplace:
Sacramento, California, United States
Credits:
88 Total Roles
Sab Shimono
Acting
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Biography
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
The Simpsons
Master Sushi Chef (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Master Yu / Additional Voices (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Master Yu (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Gyatso (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Additional Voices (voice)
Waterworld
Elder
Two and a Half Men
Hiroshi
The Blacklist
Daniel Nakamoto
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Activated Man MOVIE | Mr. Hideyoshi |
| 2018 | Magnum P.I. TV | George Nakamura |
| 2018 | The Terror TV | Kazu |
| 2017 | Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie MOVIE | The Emperor (voice) |
| 2016 | The Watcher MOVIE | Wendell |
| 2016 | Flaked TV | Wild Bill |
| 2016 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV | Ichiro Yamashiro |
| 2013 | The Blacklist TV | Daniel Nakamoto |
| 2013 | Family Gathering MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV | Murakami (voice) |