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James Shigeta - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore James Shigeta net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! He is best known for his 1961 film version of the Broadway musical Flower Drum Song. He also appeared on television shows such as Perry Mason, The Rockford Fils, Murder, She Wrote, and The Rockford Files. He was a stage actor and singer who appeared in The King and I’s 1969 national tour. In this article, we will discover how old is James Shigeta? Who is James Shigeta dating now & how much money does James Shigeta have?

NameJames Shigeta
First NameJames
Last NameShigeta
OccupationMovie Actor
BirthdayJune 17
Birth Year1933
Place of BirthHonolulu
Home TownHawaii
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignGemini
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

James Shigeta Biography

James Shigeta is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on June 17, 1933 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In 1961’s Bridge to the Sun, he was seen with He appeared with Carroll Baker in the 1961 film Bridge to the Sun..

He was the son of a Japanese family and was born in Honolulu (Hawaii).

He co-starred in Paradise, Hawaiian Style with He co-starred with Elvis Presley in Paradise, Hawaiian Style..

James Shigeta Net Worth

James is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Shigeta's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

After studying theater at New York University he joined the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Corps member.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMovie Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is James Shigeta Dating?

According to our records, James Shigeta is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, James Shigeta’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

James Shigeta height 5 ft 9 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 9 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Shigeta celebrates birthday on June 17 of every year.

Who is James Shigeta wife?

Hidenari Terasaki (James Shigeta) kisses the hand of his wife, Gwen (Carroll Baker), in the 1961 film Bridge to the Sun.

Did James Shigeta have a family?

Shigeta is survived by siblings Howard Shigeta and Barbara Sato (and husband Wayne) of Hawaii, Clarence Shigeta (and wife Eleanor) of Gardena, and Wilfred Joe Shigeta of Hawaii as well as many nieces and nephews.

Did James Shigeta sing in Flower Drum Song?

In “Flower Drum Song the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about clashing traditional Chinese and American cultures in San Francisco, Shigeta had several numbers to sing, including the lyrical “You Are Beautiful.” In a 2004 interview with The Times, he dismissed the movie as “a delightful little piece, very frothy.”

Is James Shigeta still alive?

July 28, 2014

How old is Shigeta?

85 years (1929–2014)

You may read full biography about James Shigeta from Wikipedia.