2001 Potrayed Japanese commander Minoru Genda in "Pearl Harbor"
2001 Was featured as one of the simians in "Planet of the Apes", helmed by Tim Burton
2000 Supported Wesley Snipes in "The Art of War"
1999 Co-starred in "Snow Falling on Cedars"
1998 Was one of the undead slayers in "John Carpenter's Vampires"
1996 Acted in "The Phantom"
1995 Made cameo appearance in "Mortal Kombat"
1995 Portrayed a farmer who orders a mail-order spouse in "Picture Bride"
1992 Had supporting role in "Rising Sun"
1991 Appeared in "Showdown in Little Tokyo"
1989 Had featured role in the James Bond film "Licence to Kill"
1987 Breakthrough screen part as Chang in the Oscar-winning "The Last Emperor"
1986 Began acting career with role in "Armed Response"
1955 Moved with family from Japan to Fort Bragg, North Carolina
With family, moved frequently, living in Fort Polk, Louisiana, Fort Hood, Texas, and eventually in Southern California
After college, moved to Japan to live, but eventually returned to the USA
