Dale Ishimoto, a renowned actor of exceptional talent, entered this world on April 3, 1923, in the charming town of Delta, Colorado, United States of America. His remarkable career spanned multiple decades, with notable appearances in iconic films such as Beverly Hills Ninja (1997),King Rat (1965),and the classic television series Kung Fu (1972). Dale's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to the talented actress Miiko Taka. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on March 4, 2004, in Culver City, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornApr 3, 1923 Delta, Colorado, USA
Biography
Career
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1998

Inconceivable as Mr. Akiyama
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1997

Beverly Hills Ninja as Old Japanese Man
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1994

In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance as Mr. Ing
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1990

Come See the Paradise as Mr. Ogata
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1986
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1984

Ninja III: The Domination as Okuda
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Cannonball Run II as Japanese Businessman (uncredited)
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1982

Dangerous Company as Mr. Hikaru
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1981

Enter the Ninja as Komori
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1977

Mad Bull as Smitty
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1976

Midway as Vice Admiral Moshiro Hosogaya
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1975

Sharks' Treasure as Ishi
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1974

When the North Wind Blows as Yermak
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1970

The Games as Japanese Doctor
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M*A*S*H as Korean Doctor (uncredited)
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1967

Beach Red as Capt. Tanaka
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1966
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1965

King Rat as Yoshima
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1964

Moro Witch Doctor as Manuel Romblon
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1962

The Nun and the Sergeant as Pak
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1961

Operation Bottleneck as Matsu
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Battle at Bloody Beach as Blanco
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The Twilight Zone as Sergeant Yamazaki
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1960

The Wackiest Ship in the Army as Japanese Pilot (uncredited)
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The Great Impostor as Korean Soldier (uncredited)
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Wanted: Dead or Alive as Taro Yamamoto
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1958

Run Silent Run Deep as Japanese sailor (uncredited)
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2000