James Saito
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Propman [Replacement], Ensemble [Replacement], The Kralahome (Understudy) [Replacement]
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Movies
The Idolmaker
[ 1980 ] Eddie
[ 1980 ] Eddie
Hot Dog... The Movie
[ 1983 ] Kendo
[ 1983 ] Kendo
Beyond the Next Mountain
[ 1987 ] Sniper
[ 1987 ] Sniper
Mortal Sins
[ 1989 ] Park Sung
[ 1989 ] Park Sung
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
[ 1990 ] The Shredder
[ 1990 ] The Shredder
Die Hard with a Vengeance
[ 1995 ] Korean Proprietor
[ 1995 ] Korean Proprietor
The Hunted
[ 1995 ] Nemura
[ 1995 ] Nemura
Home Alone 3
[ 1997 ] Chinese Mob Boss
[ 1997 ] Chinese Mob Boss
Henry Fool
[ 1997 ] Mr. Deng
[ 1997 ] Mr. Deng
The Devil's Advocate
[ 1997 ] Takaori Osumi
[ 1997 ] Takaori Osumi
The Thomas Crown Affair
[ 1999 ] Paul Cheng
[ 1999 ] Paul Cheng
Love the Hard Way
[ 2001 ] Akiri
[ 2001 ] Akiri
Pearl Harbor
[ 2001 ] Japanese Aide #1
[ 2001 ] Japanese Aide #1
Robot Stories
[ 2003 ] Roy, Groper
[ 2003 ] Roy, Groper
Brother's Shadow
[ 2006 ] Line Boss
[ 2006 ] Line Boss
Ghosts of the Heartland
[ 2007 ] John Lu
[ 2007 ] John Lu
I Think I Love My Wife
[ 2007 ] Mr. Yuni
[ 2007 ] Mr. Yuni
Life of Pi
[ 2012 ] Older Insurance Investigator
[ 2012 ] Older Insurance Investigator
From the Rough
[ 2013 ] Won-Sik
[ 2013 ] Won-Sik
While We're Young
[ 2014 ] Dr. Nagato
[ 2014 ] Dr. Nagato
Big Eyes
[ 2014 ] Judge
[ 2014 ] Judge
The Sea of Trees
[ 2015 ] Dr. Takahhi
[ 2015 ] Dr. Takahhi
The Only Living Boy in New York
[ 2017 ] James
[ 2017 ] James
Wilson
[ 2017 ] Warren Kudo
[ 2017 ] Warren Kudo
Always Be My Maybe
[ 2019 ] Harry
[ 2019 ] Harry
Algorithm: BLISS
[ 2020 ] Dr. Stein
[ 2020 ] Dr. Stein
Tigertail
[ 2020 ] Hank
[ 2020 ] Hank
Love Hard
[ 2021 ] Bob Lin
[ 2021 ] Bob Lin
Breathe
[ 2024 ] The Man
[ 2024 ] The Man
TV Shows
Black Sheep Squadron
Ensign Kira, Third commando
Ensign Kira, Third commando
Eli Stone
Dr. Frank Chen
Dr. Frank Chen
Knots Landing
Reporter #6, Reporter #3
Reporter #6, Reporter #3
Law & Order
Yoshi Yoshimura, Mr. Tanaka
Yoshi Yoshimura, Mr. Tanaka
M*A*S*H
South Korean, Park, Korean Soldier
South Korean, Park, Korean Soldier
Miami Vice
Ma Sek, Howie Wong
Ma Sek, Howie Wong
New York Undercover
Detective Chang, Chang
Detective Chang, Chang
Prodigal Son
Dr. Stanley Higa, Dr. Higa
Dr. Stanley Higa, Dr. Higa
The Paper Chase
Student #1, Kai
Student #1, Kai
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance
James Saito, Durango
Videos
VIDEO: Amazon Prime Releases Trailer for MODERN LOVE Starring Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, John Gallagher, Jr., Cristin Milioti, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-12 14:57:41
VIDEO: Ali Wong and Randall Park Star in the Trailer for ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-16 11:08:54
VIDEO: Tina Fey Struts with MEAN GIRLS Star Ashley Park at KPOP
by BWW News Desk - 2017-10-05 16:42:28
VIDEO: Freeform Releases First Trailer for MARVEL'S CLOAK & DAGGER
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-04-19 18:04:56
TV: Watch Highlights from MTC's THE WORLD OF EXTREME HAPPINESS
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-23 12:23:54
TV: Watch Highlights from Lincoln Center Theater's THE OLDEST BOY
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-03 14:46:19
News
CALLBACK by Santino Fontana and More Set for New York Stage & Film 2026 Filmmakers' Workshop Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed the cohort for its 2026 Filmmakers’ Workshop. S&F’s Summer Season audiences experience stories in their earliest stages before they go to Broadway, Off-Broadway, resident theaters and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed the cohort for its 2026 Filmmakers’ Workshop. S&F’s Summer Season audiences experience stories in their earliest stages before they go to Broadway, Off-Broadway, resident theaters and more.
Casts Set for New York Stage & Film's 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
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!
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.
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.
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 7, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 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.
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.
Wake Up With BWW 12/9: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE is Available to Purchase, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2019
Today's top stories: The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage is available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2019
Today's top stories: The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage is available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video, and more!
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.
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 .
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 .
VIDEO: Amazon Prime Releases Trailer for MODERN LOVE Starring Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, John Gallagher, Jr., Cristin Milioti, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2019
Modern Love, coming to Amazon Prime Video on October 18, is inspired by the popular New York Times column of the same name. This half-hour romantic comedy 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.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2019
Modern Love, coming to Amazon Prime Video on October 18, is inspired by the popular New York Times column of the same name. This half-hour romantic comedy 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.
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.
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.
Davis McCallum to Direct Samuel D. Hunter's GREATER CLEMENTS at LCT
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2019
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that it will produce GREATER CLEMENTS, a new play by Samuel D. Hunter, to be directed by Davis McCallum, this fall.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2019
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that it will produce GREATER CLEMENTS, a new play by Samuel D. Hunter, to be directed by Davis McCallum, this fall.
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!
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!
Renée Elise Goldsberry and Chris Conner Return to ALTERED CARBON, Plus More
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 22, 2019
Currently in production on Season Two, ALTERED CARBON, the compelling and sophisticated sci-fi drama starring Anthony Mackie as Takeshi Kovacs confirms the return of fan-favorites Renée Elise Goldsberry as Quellcrist Falconer and Chris Conner as Poe. Visit @strongblacklead and @NXonNetflix for video announcements of their return.
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 22, 2019
Currently in production on Season Two, ALTERED CARBON, the compelling and sophisticated sci-fi drama starring Anthony Mackie as Takeshi Kovacs confirms the return of fan-favorites Renée Elise Goldsberry as Quellcrist Falconer and Chris Conner as Poe. Visit @strongblacklead and @NXonNetflix for video announcements of their return.
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.
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
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.
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.
Off-Broadway's Immersive KPOP Campaigning for Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
Ars Nova, along with Ma-Yi Theater and Woodshed Collective, is presenting the world premiere of KPOP until tomorrow, October 21. The high-octane immersive event that gives audiences a backstage pass to a K-pop music factory has just launched a social media campaign for a cast album.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
Ars Nova, along with Ma-Yi Theater and Woodshed Collective, is presenting the world premiere of KPOP until tomorrow, October 21. The high-octane immersive event that gives audiences a backstage pass to a K-pop music factory has just launched a social media campaign for a cast album.
VIDEO: Tina Fey Struts with MEAN GIRLS Star Ashley Park at KPOP
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017
Mean Girls will open on Broadway this spring at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street), starring Ashley Park as Gretchen Wieners. Creator Tina Fey stopped by Park's current gig - the immersive KPOP at Ars Nova - and took an impressive stroll down the runway. Check it out below!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017
Mean Girls will open on Broadway this spring at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street), starring Ashley Park as Gretchen Wieners. Creator Tina Fey stopped by Park's current gig - the immersive KPOP at Ars Nova - and took an impressive stroll down the runway. Check it out below!
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 has won several awards throughout his career, including a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in Pacific Overtures. He has received an Obie Award for his work in the play The Mambo Kings. Additionally, he has been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for the same production. Saito was also honored with a nomination for a Los Angeles Ovation Award for his role in the musical The Mikado. His contributions to theater have earned him recognition and respect within the industry.
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