James Yaegashi Biography
Born in Yokohama, Japan, James Yaegashi is a well-known actor based in New York in the United States. He is featured in The Thomas Crown Affair as Crown Acquisitions Executive. His debut television series is Cashmere Mafia as Frederic in 2008. Similarly, in 1999, he landed his role in the film Spin the Bottle as Cole and also starred in Lisa Picard Is Famous as Alex in 2000.
James Yaegashi Education
He went to high school and upon graduating, he moved to America and majored in acting and directing at the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
James Yaegashi Career
He has acted in various stage productions including Mr. Yunioshi in a stage production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s; a role that typically was renowned for being a whitewashed role. Of the character, Yaegashi said “He’s a real character, for starters. The film…made so many changes to the story…Yunioshi is a Nisei, a Japanese American from California. In the movie, Mickey Rooney portrayed him as if he was fresh off the boat.
” He ultimately felt it was necessary to play the character to portray ethnic characters in a positive light. Yaegashi first entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a minor role in Daredevil but had a more notable role when he was cast as Robert Minoru in the Hulu original series Runaways based on the Marvel Comics series.
In 1998, James moved to NYC and has worked since as an actor for the stage film and TV. He has originated many roles on and off-Broadway including Richard Greenberg’s “Take Me Out” (2003 Tony Award for Best Play), “A Naked Girl on the Appian Way” (co-starring with Jill Clayburgh and Matthew Morrison), John Guare’s “A Few Stout Individuals,” Julia Cho’s “Durango,” and Sarah Ruhl’s “The Oldest Boy.”
Yaegashi has been credited for his characters in world-premier stage adaptations of literary classics like Yunioshi in Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Broadway and Toru in Haruki Murakami’s “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” at the Edinburgh Int’l Festival and the Singapore Arts Festival.
As a Director
For the stage, he has directed “My Friend Has Come” for the Asian American Writers Workshop, “Dancing with the Bird” at the Japan Society in New York and is a frequent participant in the 52nd Street Project Playmaking series. He made his filmmaking debut in ’11 with “Lefty Loosey Righty Tighty,” which won Best Feature in the DIY film competition at Northside Festival, a trendsetter art festival in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
James was the conceiver of the theater benefit “SHINSAI: Theaters for Japan” which took place during the one-year anniversary of the disasters in Japan, on March 11, 2012, with participation from nearly 100 theaters, internationally. He also collaborates frequently with Japanese artists, translating award-winning contemporary Japanese plays and subtitling major Japanese studio films.
James Yaegashi Age
Yaegashi was born in Yokohama, Japan but details about his date of birth, month and year are not known. This information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
James Yaegashi Family
Yaegashi was born to an American mother and a Japanese father.
James Yaegashi Wife and Children
Yaegashi is married to his wife Tami Schuch yaegashi and the couple is blessed with two children. There are no rumors of divorce or separation.
James Yaegashi Body Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches.
- Weight: Not Available.
- Shoe Size: Not Available.
- Body Shape: Not Available.
- Hair Colour: Black.
James Yaegashi Net Worth
Yaegashi has a net worth of $200K dollars. His acting career is the primary source of his income. Little is known about his cars and houses.
James Yaegashi Nationality
Yaegashi has dual citizenship in American and Japan.
James Yaegashi Measurement
Yaegashi has a height of 5 feet and 9 inches and a weight of 65 kgs.
James Yaegashi Filmography
- 1999 The Thomas Crown Affair
- Spin the Bottle Cole
- 2000 Lisa Picard Is Famous
- 2001 Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
- 2007 Superheroes
- Noise Japanese Businessman
- 2008 The Collective The Janitor
- 2011 Lefty Loosey Righty Tighty
- 2012 Man on a Ledge Police Technician
- 2008 Cashmere Mafia
- 2016 Madam Secretary
- 2016 Marvel’s Daredevil2017–present
- 2017 Marvel’s Runaways
- 2003 Take Me Out
- 2005 A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
- 2013 Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- 2014 The Oldest Boy Father
- 2004 Grand Theft Auto
- 2005 Midnight Club 3
- 2007 BioShock
- 2008 Grand Theft Auto IV
- 2014 BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea
Frequently Asked Questions About James Yaegashi
Who is James Yaegashi?
James Yaegashi is a well-known actor based in New York in the United States.
How old is James?
Not Known.
How tall is James?
James stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Is James married?
Yes, James is married to his wife Tami Schuch yaegashi and the couple is blessed with two children. There are no rumors of divorce or separation.
How much is James worth?
Yaegashi has a net worth of $200K dollars. His acting career is the primary source of his income. Little is known about his cars and houses.
How much does James make?
Not Known.
Where does James live?
James lives in New York, in the United States of America.
Is James dead or alive?
James is still alive and in good health.
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