He was a true professional. RIP

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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — James Shigeta

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Akzidenz_Grotesk — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 06:45 PM)

He was a true professional. RIP

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cougar18 — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 07:03 PM)

Agreed.
RIP. My conodlences to his family and friends.

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hobnob53 — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 08:42 PM)

Absolutely. I liked him in
Die Hard
but let's also remember his early roles:
The Crimson Kimono, Bridge to the Sun, Flower Drum Song
, appearances in many TV shows, including two episodes of
The Outer Limits
. I imagine as an Asian actor his opportunities were limited but he still managed a long career and was always a complete professional.
Thanks for a respectful thread. Already too many tasteless "Mr. Takagi" jokes are getting posted. Really not the time.
R.I.P., Mr. Shigeta. Wonderful actor and a lifelong favorite.

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mansidido-I — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 08:48 PM)

God bless you, Mr. Shigeta.2000..

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Movie_Piranha_1979 — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 08:51 PM)

I really like him in
Sam Fuller
's
The Crimson Kimono
among other roles.
Rest in peace.
Prostitute: What the beep are you doing?
Johnny: I'm gonna kill a bunch of people.

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adda422-2 — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 09:33 PM)

R.I.P May his family remember him fondly.

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Misha0809 — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 11:12 PM)

RIP, he was awesome in DIE HARD. Unfortunately I did not see other works of him but I liked him.

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Larue1872 — 11 years ago(July 28, 2014 11:16 PM)

Sorry to see this. He will be missed.

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erickhart68 — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 12:25 AM)

A wonderful actor with an impressive body of work. Lots of great television as well as films like MIDWAY (he's excellent), DIE HARD and MULAN. He'll be sorely missed. Rest In Peace.

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Woodyanders — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 04:30 AM)

Rest in peace, James Shigeta
I am the Duke of IMDb bio writers! I am A#1!

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snwgn1878 — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 04:40 AM)

My favourite movie with James Shigeta IS "BRIDGE TO THE SUN "co-starring
Carol Baker.To honour James& his memory try and watch it.Very undervalued movie
R.I.P.James & condolencenses to his family.
You cannot have it all,where would you put it ?

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Col_Hessler — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 05:09 AM)

I remember him as Admiral Nagumo in Midway, as well as in Die Hard.
RIP.
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Darknut — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 06:21 AM)

Rest, Mr. Shigeta.
"BE VIGILANT"

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Hey_Sweden — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 07:39 AM)

Rest in peace, Mr. Shigeta.
What do you think this is, a signature? It's a way of life!

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flickersfan — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 08:06 AM)

RIP and Sayonara. Oka ge sama de.

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Howlin Wolf — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 08:24 AM)

R.I.P.
"Your mother puts license plates in your underwear? How dob68 you sit?!"

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angelx — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 10:34 AM)

R.I.P.

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detroitme — 11 years ago(July 29, 2014 10:47 AM)

RIP Mr Shigeta. A true professional and great actor.
Bridge to the Sun was a classic and truly underrated.