Yuki Shimoda (August 10, 1921 – May 21, 1981) was an American actor best known for his starring role as Ko Wakatsuki in the NBC movie of the week, Farewell to Manzanar in 1976. He also co-starred in a 1960s television series, Johnny Midnight (39 episodes), with Edmond O'Brien. He was a star of the silver screen, early television and the stage. His Broadway theater stage credits include Auntie Mame with Rosalind Russell, nominated for eight Tony Awards and winner of three Tonys, and Pacific Overtures, a Stephen Sondheim Broadway musical directed by Harold Prince nominated for ten Tony Awards.
Japanese-American character actor of the 1960's and 70's, one of the first Asian actors to appear on Broadway. At the beginning of his career, he toiled as a waiter during the day and as a dancer at night. He later also qualified with an accounting degree from Northwestern University.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Town Like Alice
1981
TV Mini-Series
Sergeant Mifune
M*A*S*H
1979-1981
TV Series
Key Yong Lu / Chung Ho Kim / Cho Pak
The Octagon
1980
Katsumo - Seikura's Aide
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
1980
Hiro
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
1980
Takagi
Mrs. Columbo
1979
TV Series
Soong
Salvage 1
1979
TV Series
Dr. George Takata
The Immigrants
1978
TV Movie
Feng Wo
A Death in Canaan
1978
TV Movie
Dr. Samura
And the Soul Shall Dance
1978
TV Movie
Oka
CHiPs
1977
TV Series
Mr. Wee
Wonder Woman
1977
TV Series
Takeo Ishida
MacArthur
1977
Prime Minister Shidehara
Quincy M.E.
1977
TV Series
Dr. Hiro
Black Sheep Squadron
1976
TV Series
Colonel Samuchi
Kojak
1976
TV Series
Assassin
Midway
1976
Officer Aboard Carrier Hiryu
Farewell to Manzanar
1976
TV Movie
Ko Wakatsuki
Pacific Overtures
1976
TV Movie
Abe - First Councillor
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
1974
TV Movie
Pure Faith
Kung Fu
1973-1974
TV Series
Shun Low / Man / Bandit / ...
Sanford and Son
1974
TV Series
Mr. Funai
Police Story
1974
TV Series
1st Officer
Police Woman
1974
TV Series
Businessman
The Magician
1973
TV Series
Father Fred
Girls Are for Loving
1973
Ambassador Hahn
Here We Go Again
1973
TV Series
Sam
Love, American Style
1973
TV Series
2nd Japanese Man (segment "Love and the Impossible Gift")