James Shigeta
James Saburo Shigeta (June 17, 1929 – July 28, 2014) was an American actor, singer, and musician of Japanese descent. He was noted for his roles in The Crimson Kimono (1959), Walk Like a Dragon (1960), Flower Drum Song (1961), Bridge to the Sun (1961...
43
Total Movies
3
Languages
6.6
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
The Slanted Screen
2006
🇺🇸 English
The Young Lawyers
1969
🇺🇸 English
Samurai
1979
🇺🇸 English
Escape to Mindanao
1968
🇺🇸 English
Manila, Open City
1968
🇺🇸 English
Slaying the Dragon
1988
🇺🇸 English
Operation Heartbeat
1969
🇺🇸 English
Mulan
1998
🇺🇸 English
Die Hard
1988
🇺🇸 English
Death Walks in Laredo
1967
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The Yakuza
1974
🇺🇸 English
Brother
2000
🇯🇵 Japanese
Streaming Now (OTT)
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Beam Me Up, Sulu | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Yorktown: A Time to Heal | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2019 | Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | The People I've Slept With | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Hollywood Chinese | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | The Slanted Screen | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Brother | ⭐ 7.095 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Mulan | ⭐ 7.902 | - | JioHotstar |
| 1997 | Drive | ⭐ 6.106 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Space Marines | ⭐ 3.464 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Midnight Man | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Cage II: The Arena of Death | ⭐ 3.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die | ⭐ 6.769 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | China Cry | ⭐ 6.375 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Home from the Eastern Sea | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Cage | ⭐ 3.682 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Slaying the Dragon | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Die Hard | ⭐ 7.811 | - | JioHotstar |
| 1982 | The Renegades | ⭐ 6.643 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Tomorrow's Child | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Samurai | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Midway | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | The Killer Who Wouldn't Die | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1975 | Matt Helm | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1974 | The Yakuza | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1974 | The Questor Tapes | ⭐ 5.857 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Lost Horizon | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | The Young Lawyers | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1969 | Operation Heartbeat | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Escape to Mindanao | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Manila, Open City | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Nobody's Perfect | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1967 | The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk | ⭐ 6.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1967 | Death Walks in Laredo | ⭐ 7.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1966 | Paradise, Hawaiian Style | ⭐ 5.235 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1964 | Carol for Another Christmas | ⭐ 5.919 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | Flower Drum Song | ⭐ 6.271 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | Bridge to the Sun | ⭐ 6.857 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1961 | Cry for Happy | ⭐ 5.625 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1960 | Walk Like a Dragon | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1959 | The Crimson Kimono | ⭐ 6.614 | - | Theaters/TBA |
James Shigeta Career & Box Office Summary
James Shigeta is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 43 movies across 3 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.6/10, James Shigeta has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 2 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on James Shigeta's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
🏆 Dumkera Awards DatabaseView where James Shigeta ranks in National & State records.
Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.