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RIP James Shigeta

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by BNWriter, Jul 29, 2014.

  1. BNWriter

    BNWriter Active Member

    http://variety.com/2014/film/news/james-shigeta-dies-at-81-1201270730/

    Fine character actor James Shigeta has died at age 81. Always enjoyed his work. Had forgotten he was part of history of the "Die Hard" movies. RIP
     
    BNWriter, Jul 29, 2014
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  2. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    I think I've dropped below the Mendoza Line recognizing people I'm supposed to RIP.
     
    BTExpress, Jul 29, 2014
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  3. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    He's no Peaches Geldof.
     
    YankeeFan, Jul 29, 2014
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  4. poindexter

    poindexter Well-Known Member

    I know about half these guys.

    Peaches Geldof was the turning point for me.

    edit holy shit, Yankee Fan!!
     
    poindexter, Jul 29, 2014
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  5. poindexter

    poindexter Well-Known Member

    When I see a no name actor, I just look to see if he was in Canadian Bacon.
     
    poindexter, Jul 29, 2014
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  6. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Gotta be quick!
     
    YankeeFan, Jul 29, 2014
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  7. Double Down

    Double Down Well-Known Member

    Variety refers to him as "Die Hard co-star" in the headline.

    Co-star.
     
    Double Down, Jul 29, 2014
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  8. poindexter

    poindexter Well-Known Member

    No offense to the deceased, but the shards of glass probably had a bigger role in Die Hard.
     
    poindexter, Jul 29, 2014
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  9. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    If not for him, who would have been there to take a bullet from the Germans? He was irreplaceable.
     
    LongTimeListener, Jul 29, 2014
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  10. Colton

    Colton Active Member

    I first remember him, as the story referenced, as the admiral in "Midway," where he was terrific at expressing what he knew was coming, simply by his expression.

    RIP...
     
    Colton, Jul 29, 2014
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  11. Double Down

    Double Down Well-Known Member

    I'm sure he was a fine fellow, loved by his children, but his lasting contribution for me will be the fact that his most memorable scene involved an Englishman playing a German who let everyone know he meant business by over-enunciating the proper pronunciation of a Japanese name.

    Mister Ta-ka-gi. Your journey is ended. Rest.
     
    Double Down, Jul 29, 2014
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  12. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    I'm sure he was awesome in "The Client" as well.
     
    HanSenSE, Jul 30, 2014
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