Jim Ishida

Characters played by Jim Ishida

Fujitsu — Back to the Future Part II (1989)

2015 resident or business associate.

Reporter — Predator 2 (1990)

Journalist covering cartel violence and alien encounters in Los Angeles.

Mr. Okida — Showgirls (1995)

Stardust casino manager or executive.

Tall Monk — The Next Karate Kid (1994)

Senior spiritual guide at the monastery.

Father — Hansel and Gretel (1983)

A poor toy-maker who secretly comforts his children, sells his wares in town, and ultimately reunites with them after explaining he forced the stepmother to leave, providing them with wealth from a magical swan boat.

Guest — C.I.A. Code Name: Alexa (1992)

Civilian or attendee at an event relevant to the plot.

Career Overview

Jim Ishida has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Showgirls Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Next Karate Kid, Hansel and Gretel, The Iron Triangle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 40
Birth Date: 1943-07-29 00:00:00
Birth Place: Stockton, CA, USA

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

Showgirls Collection (1 titles)
The Karate Kid (1 titles)
Karate Kid Series (1 titles)
C.I.A. Collection (1 titles)
Predator (1 titles)
Back to the Future (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Arsenio Trinidad (2 collaborations)
Rodney Kageyama (2 collaborations)
Pat Morita (1 collaborations)
Hilary Swank (1 collaborations)
Michael Ironside (1 collaborations)
Constance Towers (1 collaborations)
Chris Conrad (1 collaborations)
Michael Cavalieri (1 collaborations)
Walton Goggins (1 collaborations)
Seth Sakai (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (39 credits)
- The Reading Room
  Resident
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The Terminal
  Yoshinoya Manager
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Arrested Development
  
  - Bringing Up Buster (2003) ... Administrator actor actors
  
  2003
- Real Women Have Curves
  Landlord
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Stanley's Gig
  Byron Fujisaki
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Late Last Night
  Japanese Man
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Armageddon
  Client #3
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Just Shoot Me!
  
  - Jack Gets Tough (1999) ... Man actor actors
  
  1997
- Countdown
  Koji Sato
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- The Silencers
  Senator Furiya
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Dunston Checks In
  Bali Majestic Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Strange Days
  Mr. Fumitsu
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Showgirls
  Mr. Okida
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- The Next Karate Kid
  Tall Monk
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Babylon 5
  
  - A Voice in the Wilderness (1) (1994) ... Dr. Tasaki actor actors
  
  1994
- C.I.A. Code Name: Alexa
  Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Cold Heaven
  Dr. Tanaki
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Ricochet
  Reporter (as James Ishida)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Showdown in Little Tokyo
  Asian Cop #2
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Strawberry Road
  Pete
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Chernobyl: The Final Warning
  Dr. Terasaki
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Predator 2
  Reporter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- K-9000
  Rocky Araki
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Back to the Future Part II
  Fujitsu
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Black Rain
  Escort Officer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
  Nakata
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- The Iron Triangle
  Khoi
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Baywatch
  
  - River of No Return (2) (1992) ... Sheriff Chen actor actors
  
  - River of No Return (1) (1992) ... Sheriff Chen actor actors
  
  1989
- 21 Jump Street
  
  - How I Saved the Senator (1990) ... Shaolin Priest actor actors
  
  1987
- Deadly Friend
  Coroner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- This Child Is Mine
  Dr. Ying
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Murder, She Wrote
  
  - Kendo Killing (1996) ... Inspector Ota actor actors
  
  1984
- Deal of the Century
  Masaggi's Aide #1
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- Hansel and Gretel
  Father
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- The A-Team
  
  - The Trouble with Harry (1986) ... Dr. Chang actor actors
  
  1983
- Hotel
  
  - Discoveries (1987) ... actor actors
  
  1982
- Knots Landing
  
  - The Perfect Opportunity (1989) ... Mr. Ishida actor actors
  
  1979
- The Rockford Files
  
  - New Life, Old Dragons (1977) ... Pham Vam Vinh actor actors
  
  1974
- Hawaii Five-O
  
  - Study In Rage (1975) ... Salesman actor actors
  
  - Hara-Kiri: Murder (1974) ... George actor actors
  
  - One Big Happy Family (1973) ... Sec. Guard actor actors
  
  1969
crew (1 credits)
- Showdown in Little Tokyo
  
  stunts
  
  crew
  
  1991

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