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'''Michi Kobi''' (02 November 1924-01 March 2016), born Machiko Kobinata Okamoto, was an American actress.<ref name="apa">{{cite web|url=https://apa.nyu.edu/michi-kobi-papers-tam-697/|title=Michi Kobi Papers (TAM 697)|last=|first=|publisher=Asian/Pacific/American Institute, New York University|year=|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref><ref name="nyt">{{cite web|url=https://archive.nytimes.com/query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage-9506E7D6153AF934A25757C0A9609D8B63.html|title=Kobi, Michi|last=|first=|publisher=New York Times|year=|date=17 April 2016|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref><ref name="legacy">{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/ns/michi-kobi-obituary/179659326|title=Michi Kobi Obituary|last=|first=|publisher=Legacy.comTimes|year=|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref>
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| caption = Kobi {{circa|1959}}
| birth_name = Machiko Kobinata Okamoto
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| birth_place = [[Sacramento, California]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|mf=y|2016|03|01|1924|11|02}}
| death_place = [[Manhattan, New York City]], New York
| nationality = American
| alma_mater = [[New York University]]
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model|secretary|translator}}
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'''Michi Kobi''' (2 November 1924 – 1 March 2016), born Machiko Kobinata Okamoto, was an American actress.<ref name="apa">{{cite web|url=https://apa.nyu.edu/michi-kobi-papers-tam-697/|title=Michi Kobi Papers (TAM 697)|last=|first=|date=13 August 2018 |publisher=Asian/Pacific/American Institute, New York University|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref><ref name="nyt">{{cite web|url=https://archive.nytimes.com/query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage-9506E7D6153AF934A25757C0A9609D8B63.html|title=Kobi, Michi|last=|first=|work=New York Times|date=17 April 2016|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref><ref name="legacy">{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/ns/michi-kobi-obituary/179659326|title=Michi Kobi Obituary|last=|first=|date=16 April 2016 |publisher=Legacy.comTimes|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref>


==Life==
==Life==
Kobi was born 02 November 1924 in [[Sacramento, California]] as Machiko Kobinata Okamoto. At age 17, her father, Rikikazu Okamoto, came to America in 1902 and became a doctor. In 1923 her father went to Japan, married Ito Kobinata, and brought her to Sacramento.<ref name="sato">{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/03/31/commentary/japan-commentary/became-temporarily-blind-deaf-paralyzed/|title='I became temporarily blind, deaf and paralyzed'|last=Hiroaki|first=Sato|publisher=Japan Times|year=31 March 2016|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref> During World War II she and her mother were sent to [[Tanforan Racetrack|Tanforan Assembly Center]] and then [[Topaz War Relocation Center]]. After the war she went to New York, seeking to become an actress, and lived there the rest of her life. She studied acting at [[New York University]]. In addition to acting on stage, screen, and television, she worked as a model, secretary, and translator. As a translator she worked for the [[Japan External Trade Organization]] (JETRO). She was very outspoken about the sanitized depictions of the conditions in the World War II internment camps and also urged for an apology and reparations. She left acting due to the few quality roles for Asian women. She died in Manhattan, New York City on 01 March 2016.<ref name="apa" /><ref name="nyt" /><ref name="legacy" /><ref name="sato" />
Kobi was born 2 November 1924 in [[Sacramento, California]] as Machiko Kobinata Okamoto. Her father, Rikikazu Okamoto, came to America at age 17 in 1902 and became a doctor. In 1923 her father went to Japan, married Ito Kobinata, and brought her to Sacramento.<ref name="sato">{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/03/31/commentary/japan-commentary/became-temporarily-blind-deaf-paralyzed/|title=I became temporarily blind, deaf and paralyzed|last=Hiroaki|first=Sato|publisher=Japan Times|date=31 March 2016|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref> During [[World War II]], following the signing of [[Executive Order 9066]], Kobi and her mother were sent to [[Tanforan Assembly Center]] and then [[Topaz War Relocation Center]].
After the war she went to New York City, seeking to become an actor, and lived there the rest of her life. She studied acting at [[New York University]]. In addition to acting on stage, screen, and television, she worked as a model, secretary, and translator. As a translator she worked for the [[Japan External Trade Organization]] (JETRO). She was very outspoken about the sanitized depictions of the conditions in the World War II internment camps and also campaigned for an apology and reparations. She left acting due to the few quality roles for Asian women. She died in [[Manhattan]], New York City on 1 March 2016.<ref name="apa" /><ref name="nyt" /><ref name="legacy" /><ref name="sato" />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* 1954: "The New Adventures of China Smith" (TV)
* 1954: "The New Adventures of China Smith" (TV)<ref name="sato" /><ref name="dan">{{cite book|title=Dan Duryea: A Career Appreciation|last=Fusco|first=Joseph|year=2017|publisher=Bear Manor Media|isbn=978-1-62933-195-9|location=Albany, Georgia}}</ref>
* 1959: ''[[Tokyo After Dark]]'' playing Sumi Fukita {{IMDb name|nm0462134}}<ref name="apa" />
* 1959: ''[[Tokyo After Dark]]'' playing Sumi Fukita
* 1960: :''[[12 to the Moon]]'' playing Dr. Hideko Murata
* 1960: ''[[12 to the Moon]]'' playing Dr. Hideko Murata
* 1960: ''[[Hell to Eternity]]'' playing Sono
* 1960: ''[[Hell to Eternity]]'' playing Sono
* 1961: ''[[Cry for Happy]]'' playing Hanakichi
* 1961: ''[[Cry for Happy]]'' playing Hanakichi
* 1991: ''[[American Rickshaw]]'' playing Old Madame Luna
* 1991: '' American Rickshaw''<ref name="tcm">{{cite web|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/103915%7C112357/Michi-Kobi/|title=Michi Kobi|last=|first=|publisher=Turner Classic Movies|year=|accessdate=27 June 2020}}</ref>
* 2004: ''[[Law & Order]]'' (TV) episode "Gaijin", playing Mrs. Ito {{IMDb title|tt0629274|Gaijin}}<ref name="sato" />
* 2004: ''[[Law & Order]]'' (TV) episode "Gaijin", playing Mrs. Ito


==Theater==
==Theater==
*1963-1964: original Broadway production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" playing 'Nurse Nakamura'
*1963–1964: original Broadway production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" playing 'Nurse Nakamura'


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Hiroaki Sato (translator)|Hiroaki Sato]], who knew her 30 years and wrote an article upon her death
*[[Hiroaki Sato (translator)|Hiroaki Sato]], who knew Kobi for 30 years and wrote an article upon her death


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 24 October 2024

Michi Kobi
Kobi c. 1959
Born
Machiko Kobinata Okamoto

(1924-11-02)November 2, 1924
Sacramento, California
DiedMarch 1, 2016(2016-03-01) (aged 91)
Manhattan, New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNew York University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • secretary
  • translator
Signature

Michi Kobi (2 November 1924 – 1 March 2016), born Machiko Kobinata Okamoto, was an American actress.[1][2][3]

Life

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Kobi was born 2 November 1924 in Sacramento, California as Machiko Kobinata Okamoto. Her father, Rikikazu Okamoto, came to America at age 17 in 1902 and became a doctor. In 1923 her father went to Japan, married Ito Kobinata, and brought her to Sacramento.[4] During World War II, following the signing of Executive Order 9066, Kobi and her mother were sent to Tanforan Assembly Center and then Topaz War Relocation Center.

After the war she went to New York City, seeking to become an actor, and lived there the rest of her life. She studied acting at New York University. In addition to acting on stage, screen, and television, she worked as a model, secretary, and translator. As a translator she worked for the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). She was very outspoken about the sanitized depictions of the conditions in the World War II internment camps and also campaigned for an apology and reparations. She left acting due to the few quality roles for Asian women. She died in Manhattan, New York City on 1 March 2016.[1][2][3][4]

Filmography

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Theater

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  • 1963–1964: original Broadway production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" playing 'Nurse Nakamura'

See also

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  • Hiroaki Sato, who knew Kobi for 30 years and wrote an article upon her death

References

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  1. ^ a b "Michi Kobi Papers (TAM 697)". Asian/Pacific/American Institute, New York University. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Kobi, Michi". New York Times. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Michi Kobi Obituary". Legacy.comTimes. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b Hiroaki, Sato (31 March 2016). "I became temporarily blind, deaf and paralyzed". Japan Times. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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