James Saito

James Saito

  • Birthday: 3/6/1955
  • Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: James Tomio Saito, Джеймс Саіто

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.

Filmography

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Release date: 3/30/1990

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Role(s): The Shredder / Oroko Saki

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The Devil's Advocate
Release date: 10/17/1997

The Devil's Advocate

Role(s): Takaori Osumi

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Robot Stories
Release date: 1/1/2003

Robot Stories

Role(s): Roy

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Hot Dog... The Movie
Release date: 1/13/1984

Hot Dog... The Movie

Role(s): Kendo Yamamoto

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Henry Fool
Release date: 6/19/1998

Henry Fool

Role(s): Mr. Deng

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