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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
Acting Born Jan 4, 1951 Santa Barbara, California, USA 49 credits
49
Total Credits
1976–2016
41 Years Career Span
31
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: Kim Miyori (Acting).
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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

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Career

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

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The Grudge 3
The Grudge 2
Ghost Whisperer
Cold Case
The Shield
24Crossing JordanThese Old Broads
My American Vacation
MetroThe Magic Pearl
Hijacked: Flight 285Countdown · ADR Recordist
Babylon 5Body ShotShadow of Obsession
Saved by the Bell: The New ClassGood AdviceJourney to the Center of the Earth
Melrose Place
The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the DrawFire! Trapped on the 37th Floor
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
The PunisherLoverboyThe Big Picture
Slaying the Dragon
Jake and the FatmanIsland Sons
L.A. LawT.J. Hooker: Blood SportWhen the Bough Breaks
MacGyverMacGyverScene of the CrimeJohn and Yoko: A Love StoryGeneration
Murder, She WroteAirwolfPartners in Crime
T. J. HookerSt. ElsewhereCagney & Lacey
Simon & SimonZoot Suit
Magnum, P.I.Magnum, P.I.
Pacific Overtures

Full Filmography

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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

49credits
26films
23TV series
1976–2016active years

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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