James Saito

Biography

​James Tomio Saito (born March 6, 1955) is an American actor, best known for his physical portrayal of Shredder in the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; the character was voiced by David McCharen. Saito also appeared in films including The Devil's Advocate, Home Alone 3, Pearl Harbor, and Die Hard: With a Vengeance. His TV credits include MAS*H, MacGyver, Law & Order, and Sex and the City. Saito has appeared in numerous stage productions, with early career work at the Asian American theatre company East West Players in Los Angeles. On Broadway he has appeared in The King and I, and David Henry Hwang's Golden Child. He won an Obie Award in 2007 for his performance in Julia Cho's Durango at The Public Theater in New York City. He starred as Dr. Chen in the ABC drama Eli Stone.

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2024
    Breathe

    Man • Acting

  2. 2024
    Breathe

    The Man • Acting

  3. 2021
    Love Hard

    Bob Lin • Acting

  4. 2020
    Tigertail

    Hank • Acting

  5. 2020
    Algorithm: BLISS

    Dr. Stein • Acting

  6. 2020
    The Christmas Bow

    Grandpa Joe • Acting

  7. 2019
    Long Shot

    Minister Kishido • Acting

  8. 2019
    Always Be My Maybe

    Harry • Acting

James Saito - Aperture