Denice Kumagai

Denice Kumagai

68 · Born: Jul 7, 1956

Personal Details

BornJul 7, 1956 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S

Biography

Denice Kumagai is a multifaceted personality, renowned for her impressive appearances in various notable television shows and films, including the iconic series Night Court, the beloved drama Gilmore Girls, and the action-packed comedy Suburban Commando.

Moreover, Kumagai is a pioneering figure in the world of comedy, co-founding the trailblazing Cold Tofu, the first Asian American Improv Comedy Group in the United States. During her tenure as Artistic Director from 1987 to 1997, she played a crucial role in shaping the group's creative direction and vision. Impressively, Cold Tofu has continued to thrive and entertain audiences to this very day.

Beyond her work in comedy, Denice Kumagai is also a skilled voice artist, voice casting, coordinating, and performing Group ADR for a wide range of film and television productions. Her versatility and dedication to her craft have undoubtedly made her a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.

As a testament to her enduring impact, Denice Kumagai's contributions to the world of comedy and entertainment continue to inspire and delight audiences, solidifying her place as a trailblazing figure in the industry.

Career

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2001
King of the Hill
King of the Hill as (voice) (uncredited)
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1995
{"id":4723,"title":"Clear and Present Danger","year":"1994","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clear-and-present-danger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v4o8bbr2th0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v4o8bbr2th0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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1992
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
The Itsy Bitsy Spider as Additional Voices
{"id":8494,"title":"Night Court","year":1984,"character":"Quon Le Robinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/night-court","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8494.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Night Court
Night Court as Quon Le Robinson
{"id":163214,"title":"Children of Divorce","year":"1980","character":"Dianne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/children-of-divorce","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163214.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":218,"title":"M*A*S*H","year":1979,"character":"Oksun Li","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mash","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/532mtj55l080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/532mtj55l080.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H as Oksun Li
{"id":14376,"title":"Go Tell the Spartans","year":"1978","character":"Butterfly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/go-tell-the-spartans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14376.jpg"},"released":1}
1978