Sab Shimono
Acting Born Jul 31, 1937 Sacramento, California, United States 90 credits
Biography
Sab Shimono works in acting. Born July 31, 1937 in Sacramento, California, United States. Archytele tracks 90 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
The Activated Man
Operation Othello
Magnum P.I.The Terror
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
DC's Legends of TomorrowFlakedThe Watcher
The BlacklistFamily Gathering
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesLongmire
The Arcadian
Hawaii Five-0
Old DogsScooby-Doo! and the Samurai SwordHalf Kenneth
Ben 10: Race Against TimeThe Sensei
Mad MenSouthland Tales
Legion of Super HeroesAmericanese
Avatar: The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last Airbender
Justice League Unlimited
Two and a Half MenRobot Stories
Par 6
Samurai JackIce Planet
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jack & JillLife Tastes Good
The Big Hit
Paradise Road
The Steve Harvey Show
Waterworld
ERAll-American GirlThe Shadow3 Ninjas Kick Back
The X-FilesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IIISutureSilent Cries
Presumed InnocentCome See the ParadiseHiroshima: Out of the Ashes
The SimpsonsSeinfeld
Dear JohnThe Wash
Blind Date
Full Filmography
90 titles- The Activated Man (2024) as Mr. Hideyoshi
- Operation Othello (2019) as Brabantino
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as George Nakamura
- The Terror (2018) as Kazu
- Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie (2017) as The Emperor (voice)
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Ichiro Yamashiro
- Flaked (2016) as Wild Bill
- The Watcher (2016) as Wendell
- The Blacklist (2013) as Daniel Nakamoto
- Family Gathering (2013)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) as Murakami (voice)
- Longmire (2012) as Francis Igawa
- The Arcadian (2011) as Moto
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Uncle Keako
- Old Dogs (2009) as Yoshiro Nishamura
- Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword (2009) as Mr. Takagawa (voice)
- Half Kenneth (2009) as Takahiro
- Ben 10: Race Against Time (2008) as Old Man
- The Sensei (2008) as Taki Nakano
- Mad Men (2007) as Ichiro Kimura
- Southland Tales (2007) as Hideo Takehashi
- Legion of Super Heroes (2006) as K3NT (voice)
- Americanese (2006) as Wood Ding
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Master Yu / Additional Voices (voice)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Master Yu (voice)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Gyatso (voice)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Monk (voice)
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Hiroshi
- Robot Stories (2003) as John
- Par 6 (2002) as Mr. Watsabi
- Samurai Jack (2001) as Emperor (voice)
- Ice Planet (2001) as Karteez Rumla
- Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) as Uncle (voice)
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Mr. Tanaka
- Life Tastes Good (1999) as Harry
- The Big Hit (1998) as Jiro Nishi
- Paradise Road (1997) as Colonel Hirota
- The Steve Harvey Show (1996) as Bobby Wong
- Waterworld (1995) as Elder
- ER (1994) as Dr. Okida
- All-American Girl (1994) as Sammy
- The Shadow (1994) as Dr. Roy Tam
- 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994) as Koga
- The X-Files (1993) as Gung Bituen
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) as Lord Norinaga
- Suture (1993) as Dr. Max Shinoda
- Silent Cries (1993) as Natsume
- Presumed Innocent (1990) as 'Painless' Kumagai
- Come See the Paradise (1990) as Mr. Kawamura
- Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990) as Dr. Fujita
- The Simpsons (1989) as Master Sushi Chef (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Executive #1
- Dear John (1988) as Charlie Moura
- The Wash (1988) as Sadao
- Blind Date (1987) as Mr. Yakamoto
- Gung Ho (1986) as Saito
- Gung Ho (1986) as Mr. Saito
- Airwolf (1984) as Ko
- Where the Toys Come From (1983) as Kenji
- American Playhouse (1982) as Sadao
- American Playhouse (1982) as Takahashi Hosoume
- Knight Rider (1982) as Hito Osaka
- Newhart (1982) as Sunatra
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Cunningham
- Remington Steele (1982) as Kenji Ito
- Remington Steele (1982) as Sam Kuromatsu
- Conan the Barbarian (1982) as Subotai (voice, uncredited)
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
- The Challenge (1982) as Toshio Yoshida
- Modesty Blaise (1982) as Weng
- Nice Dreams (1981) as Oriental Bus Boy
- Palmerstown, U.S.A. (1980)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Pharmacist
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- When Hell Was in Session (1979) as Cao
- Mandrake (1979) as Ho
- Rabbit Test (1978) as Chinese Leader
- And the Soul Shall Dance (1978) as Murata
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Tokamo
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Governor Tokamo
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Ito
- Midway (1976) as Lt. Tomonaga
- Pacific Overtures (1976) as Manjiro
- Pueblo (1973) as North Korean Officer
- M*A*S*H (1972)
- The Waltons (1972)
- Parades (1972) as Togo
- The Hospital (1971) as Operating Room Staff Member (uncredited)
- Loving (1970) as Byron
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sab Shimono best known for?
Sab Shimono is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Magnum P.I. (2018), The Terror (2018), The Charge (2003), Flaked (2016).
When and where was Sab Shimono born?
Sab Shimono was born on July 31, 1937 in Sacramento, California, United States.
How many credits does Sab Shimono have?
Sab Shimono has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2024.
What is Sab Shimono's background in cinema and television?
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), ...