Kim Miyori
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 4, 1951 in Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1976–2016 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Kim Miyori (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Name: Kim Miyori (born Cheryl Utsunomiya or Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya).
Birthdate: January 4, 1951.
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, USA (Source 5 says Santa Maria, but 1, 2, 3, 6 say Santa Barbara; I will stick to the majority or the specific mention of Santa Barbara).
Nationality: Japanese-American or American.
Occupation: Actress.
Parents: Father was a federal corrections officer; mother was a bookkeeper/receptionist.
Best known for: Dr. Wendy Armstrong, a beleaguered resident, on the first two seasons (1982–1984) of the medical drama St. Elsewhere.
Other TV shows: Babylon 5, Murder She Wrote, Magnum P.I., JAG, 24.
Other film/TV credits: The Punisher (1989) as Lady Tanaka, The Grudge 2 (2006) as Kayako's mother, Metro (1997) as Detective Kimura, Heart's Journey.
Personal: Previously married to Rickey Momii.
Kim Miyori, born Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya on January 4, 1951, in Santa Barbara, California, is a Japanese-American actress. She is best known for her role as Dr. Wendy Armstrong, a beleaguered resident, during the first two seasons of the medical drama St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1984. Her film and television credits include roles in The Punisher (19
Career overview
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Name: Kim Miyori (born Cheryl Utsunomiya or Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya).
Birth Date: January 4, 1951.
Birth Place: Santa Barbara, California, USA (Source 5 says Santa Maria, but 1, 2, 3, 6 say Santa Barbara; I will stick to the majority or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, I should pick the most consistent one or just use the specific one. Source 1, 2, 3, 6 say Santa Barbara).
Nationality: Japanese-American or American.
Occupation: Actress.
Best known for: Dr. Wendy Armstrong, a beleaguered resident, on the first two seasons (1982–1984) of the medical drama St. Elsewhere.
TV Shows: St. Elsewhere, Babylon 5, Murder She Wrote, Magnum P.I., JAG, 24.
Movies/Roles:
The Punisher (1989) as Lady Tanaka.
The Grudge 2 (2006) as Kayako's mother.
Metro (1997) as Detective Kimura.
Heart's Journey.
Other info: 48 known credits (Source 1).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early fame.
Kim Miyori, also known as Cheryl Utsunomiya or Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya, is a Japanese-American actress born on January 4, 1951, in Santa Barbara, California. She is best known for her role as Dr. Wendy Armstrong, a beleaguered resident, during the first two seasons of the medical drama St. Elsewhere, which aired from 1982 to 1984.
Paragraph 2: Film and Television work.
Her film credits include playing Lady Tanaka in The Punisher in 1989, Detective Kimura in Metro in 1997, and Kayako's mother in The Grudge 2 in 2006. She has also appeared in Heart's Journey. In television, Miyori has appeared in various shows such as Babylon 5, Murder She Wrote, Magnum P.I., JAG, and 24.
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Miyori has a total of 48 known credits.
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Kim Miyori, born Cheryl Utsunomiya or Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya on January 4, 1951, in Santa Barbara, California, is a Japanese-American actress. She is most recognized for her portrayal of Dr. Wendy Armstrong, a beleaguered resident, on the first two seasons of the medical drama St. Elsewhere between 1982 and 1984.
Throughout her career, Miyori has appeared in several notable films. Her filmography includes the role of Lady Tanaka in The Punisher in 1989, Detective Kimura in the 1997 film Metro, and the role of Kayako's mother in The Grudge 2 in 2006. She is also credited in Heart's Journey. Her television work spans various series, including appearances in Babylon 5, Murder She Wrote, Magnum P.I., JAG, and 24. With 48 known credits, her body of work includes both dramatic and genre-specific roles across film
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
49 titles- Care (2016) as Bea
- The Grudge 3 (2009) as Nakagawa Kawamata (archive footage)
- The Grudge 2 (2006) as Nakagawa Kawamata
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Dr. Keiko Tanaka
- Cold Case (2003) as Evelyn Takahashi (2007)
- The Shield (2002) as Mrs. Park
- 24 (2001) as Susan Collier
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Mrs. Nagawa
- These Old Broads (2001) as Newscaster (uncredited)
- My American Vacation (1999) as Ming Yee
- Metro (1997) as Detective Kimura
- The Magic Pearl (1997) as Ghost Girl / Joyce (voice)
- Hijacked: Flight 285 (1996) as Barbara
- Countdown (1996) ADR Recordist
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Captain Sandra Hiroshi
- Body Shot (1994) as Christine Wyler
- Shadow of Obsession (1994) as Angela
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Ms. Wells
- Good Advice (1993) as Beverly
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993) as Dr. Tesue Ishikawa
- Melrose Place (1992) as Director
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) as Lady Li (uncredited)
- Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor (1991) as Willa Reeves
- Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990) as Mrs. Ota
- The Punisher (1989) as Lady Tanaka
- Loverboy (1989) as Kyoko Bruckner
- The Big Picture (1989) as Jenny Sumner
- Slaying the Dragon (1988)
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Island Sons (1987) as Diane Ishimura
- L.A. Law (1986) as Carol Koyama
- T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport (1986) as Barbara Grayle
- When the Bough Breaks (1986) as Kim Hickle
- MacGyver (1985) as Dr. Sumlee Triwai
- MacGyver (1985) as Tara
- Scene of the Crime (1985)
- John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985) as Yoko Ono
- Generation (1985) as Teri Tanaka
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Gayle Yamada
- Airwolf (1984) as Lia Van Luong
- Partners in Crime (1984)
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Nikki Kwan
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Wendy Armstrong
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Mei Ling Lee
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Zoot Suit (1981) as Manchaka
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Mioshi Osawa
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Kiana Dow
- Pacific Overtures (1976) as Ensemble
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kim Miyori best known for?
Kim Miyori is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Grudge 3 (2009), The Grudge 2 (2006), Ghost Whisperer (2005), Wet Hot American Summer (2001).
When and where was Kim Miyori born?
Kim Miyori was born on January 4, 1951 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
How many credits does Kim Miyori have?
Kim Miyori has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2016.
What is Kim Miyori's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Kim Miyori (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no ...
Kim Miyori by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Shield (2002) as Mrs. Park — aged about 51
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Dr. Keiko Tanaka — aged about 54
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Captain Sandra Hiroshi — aged about 43
- Cold Case (2003) as Evelyn Takahashi (2007) — aged about 52
- 24 (2001) as Susan Collier — aged about 50
- MacGyver (1985) as Dr. Sumlee Triwai — aged about 34
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