
Biography
Saburo "Sab" Shimono (born July 31, 1937) is an American actor. He began his career on stage on Broadway and in regional theaters, starring in musicals like Mame, Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen, and Pacific Overtures. He has appeared in dozens of films, including Midway (1976), Gung Ho (1986), Presumed Innocent (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), Waterworld (1995), Southland Tales (2006), and Old Dogs (2009). He also has extensive television credits including episodes of MASH, Quincy, M.E., Remington Steele, The X-Files, Seinfeld, Mad Men, and The Blacklist. Shimono's voice roles include Uncle Chan in Jackie Chan Adventures, the Emperor in Samurai Jack, and Monk Gyatso in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Acted in 83
2020s
- 2024
The Activated Man
Mr. Hideyoshi
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
The Emperor (voice)
- 2016
- 2013
Family Gathering
Movie
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Half Kenneth
Takahiro
- 2008
The Sensei
Taki Nakano
- 2007
- 2006
Americanese
Wood Ding
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Robot Stories
John
- 2002
- 2001
Ice Planet
Karteez Rumla
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Life Tastes Good
Harry
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
Silent Cries
Natsume
- 1990
Come See the Paradise
Mr. Kawamura
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
The Wash
Sadao
- 1987
- 1986
Gung Ho
Mr. Saito · 9 episodes
- 1984
- 1983
Where the Toys Come From
Kenji
- 1982
The Challenge
Toshio Yoshida
Modesty Blaise
Weng
- 1981
- 1980
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV
1970s
- 1979
Mandrake
Ho
- 1978
Rabbit Test
Chinese Leader
- 1976
Pacific Overtures
Manjiro
- 1973
Pueblo
North Korean Officer
- 1972
Parades
Togo
- 1971
- 1970
Loving
Byron
No release date
Operation Othello
Brabantino