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James Saito

Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2015

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015
Li Han / James Lin

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2014
A Lama

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Boo-Seng Lee

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Lefty

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2003
Storyteller

Shogun

Reciter

[Broadway]
1998
Servant

Ghost

Eng Tieng-Bin (Understudy)

Andrew Kwong (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Propman [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

The Kralahome (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Bandit

Movies

The Idolmaker
[ 1980 ] Eddie
Hot Dog... The Movie
[ 1983 ] Kendo
Beyond the Next Mountain
[ 1987 ] Sniper
Mortal Sins
[ 1989 ] Park Sung
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
[ 1990 ] The Shredder
Die Hard with a Vengeance
[ 1995 ] Korean Proprietor
The Hunted
[ 1995 ] Nemura
Home Alone 3
[ 1997 ] Chinese Mob Boss
Henry Fool
[ 1997 ] Mr. Deng
The Devil's Advocate
[ 1997 ] Takaori Osumi
The Thomas Crown Affair
[ 1999 ] Paul Cheng
Love the Hard Way
[ 2001 ] Akiri
Pearl Harbor
[ 2001 ] Japanese Aide #1
Robot Stories
[ 2003 ] Roy, Groper
Brother's Shadow
[ 2006 ] Line Boss
Ghosts of the Heartland
[ 2007 ] John Lu
I Think I Love My Wife
[ 2007 ] Mr. Yuni
Life of Pi
[ 2012 ] Older Insurance Investigator
From the Rough
[ 2013 ] Won-Sik
While We're Young
[ 2014 ] Dr. Nagato
Big Eyes
[ 2014 ] Judge
The Sea of Trees
[ 2015 ] Dr. Takahhi
The Only Living Boy in New York
[ 2017 ] James
Wilson
[ 2017 ] Warren Kudo
Always Be My Maybe
[ 2019 ] Harry
Algorithm: BLISS
[ 2020 ] Dr. Stein
Tigertail
[ 2020 ] Hank
Love Hard
[ 2021 ] Bob Lin
Breathe
[ 2024 ] The Man

TV Shows

Black Sheep Squadron
Ensign Kira, Third commando
Eli Stone
Dr. Frank Chen
Knots Landing
Reporter #6, Reporter #3
Law & Order
Yoshi Yoshimura, Mr. Tanaka
M*A*S*H
South Korean, Park, Korean Soldier
Miami Vice
Ma Sek, Howie Wong
New York Undercover
Detective Chang, Chang
Prodigal Son
Dr. Stanley Higa, Dr. Higa
The Paper Chase
Student #1, Kai

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

James Saito, Durango

News


ABC Announces 2022"2023 Midseason Premiere Dates for New & Returning Series
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2022

ABC announced the 2022-2023 midseason premiere dates for two new drama series, a new comedy series and a new unscripted series as well as dates for fan-favorite returning series. Check out the new lineup now!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for LOVE HARD on Netflix
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2021

An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays, only to discover that she’s been catfished. This lighthearted romantic comedy chronicles her attempt to reel in love.
Netflix Sets November Release for LOVE HARD Starring Nina Dobrev, Darren Barnet & Jimmy O. Yang
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2021

An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays, only to discover that she’s been catfished. This lighthearted romantic comedy chronicles her attempt to reel in love.
TruTV Programming: Week Of 5-25-20
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2020

In need of a financial boost for Tirdy Works, Mary develops a product that could earn her a spot in the $multi-billion cannabis industry. In nearby Pittsfield, Mary hatches a plan to save a historic community theatre.
truTV Announces Season Three Premiere Date for AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 23, 2020

truTV invites guests back into the rich, imaginative – and slightly deranged – world of At Home with Amy Sedaris for the 10-episode third season of the Emmy®-nominated variety sketch series. 
Amazon Prime Orders Second Season of MODERN LOVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2019

Amazon Prime Video announced today that it has ordered a second season of the half-hour romantic anthology series Modern Love. Modern Love, which debuted globally on Prime Video on October 18, is inspired by the popular The New York Times column of the same name. The series explores love in all of its complicated and beautiful forms, as each standalone episode brings some of the column's most beloved stories to life with a stellar cast. Season two of Modern Love will premiere on Prime Video in 2020 in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Netflix Orders Holiday Romantic Comedy Series DASH & LILY Starring Austin Abrams and Midori Francis
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 15, 2019

Netflix has ordered a holiday romantic comedy series, Dash & Lilly, starring Austin Abrams and Midori Francis. The series hails from executive producers Shawn Levy and Josh Barry for 21 Laps and Nick Jonas for Image 32A .
Lela Loren Joins Cast of ALTERED CARBON Season Two
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 27, 2019

Lela Loren (“Power”) will play Danica Harlan in Season Two of Altered Carbon. Kept under wraps, Loren already has completed production on her Altered Carbon series regular role.
VIDEO: Ali Wong and Randall Park Star in the Trailer for ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Netflix has released the trailer for 'Always Be My Maybe' starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. Watch the trailer below!
Netflix's ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE Written by and Starring Ali Wong and Randall Park Starts Production
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2018

Netflix's Always Be My Maybe started filming this week in Vancouver, Canada.
Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim Join Netflix Comedy ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE
by Tori Hartshorn - May 30, 2018

Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim Join Netflix Comedy ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE
BWW Interview: SOFT POWER's Francis Jue On Representing David Henry Hwang & Fellow Asian-Americans
by Gil Kaan - May 9, 2018

SOFT POWER, the first collective creation of Tony Award winners David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, will world premiere at the Ahmanson under the auspices of Center Theatre Group, in association with East West Players and the Curran, opening May 16, 2018. We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with a frequent collaborator of both David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, actor/singer Francis Jue who portrays DHH in SOFT POWER.
Immersive KPOP Extends Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017

In response to overwhelming demand and critical acclaim, Ars Nova, in association with Ma-Yi Theater and Woodshed Collective, extends the world premiere of KPOP until October 21. KPOP is a high-octane immersive event that audiences a backstage pass to a K-pop music factory.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Saito been in?

James Saito has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has James Saito been in?

James Saito has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has James Saito been nominated for?

and Performance (Obie Awards) for Durango.

What awards has James Saito won?

James Saito won an Obie Award for Performance for his role in Durango.

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