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|birth_name = Rodney Masao Kageyama <ref name="BirthRef">{{cite web|url=https://familysearch.org/search/record/results?count=20&query=%2Bgivenname%3ARodney~%20%2Bsurname%3AKageyama~|title=Rodney Kageyama (birth reference)|work=FamilySearch.org|access-date= March 14, 2017}}</ref>
|birth_name = Rodney Masao Kageyama<ref name="BirthRef">{{cite web|url=https://familysearch.org/search/record/results?count=20&query=%2Bgivenname%3ARodney~%20%2Bsurname%3AKageyama~|title=Rodney Kageyama (birth reference)|work=FamilySearch.org|access-date= March 14, 2017}}</ref>
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1941|11|1}}<ref name="BirthRef"/>
|birth_place = [[San Mateo, California|San Mateo]], [[California]], [[United States|U.S.]]<ref name="BirthRef"/>
|birth_place = [[San Mateo, California|San Mateo]], California, US<ref name="BirthRef"/>
|occupation = Actor
|occupation = Actor
|years_active = 1965-present
|years_active = 1965–present
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'''Rodney Kageyama''' (born '''Rodney Masao Kageyama''' on [[November 1]], [[1941]]) is an American stage, film and TV actor. He is a [[Nisei|Nisei Japanese American]] (second-generation).
'''Rodney Kageyama''' (born '''Rodney Masao Kageyama''' on November 1, 1941) is an American stage, film and TV actor. He is a [[Nisei|Nisei Japanese American]] (second-generation).


In 2007, Kageyama was diagnosed with [[Non-Hodgkin lymphoma]]. He underwent [[chemotherapy]] and as of spring 2008 was declared cancer-free.
In 2007, Kageyama was diagnosed with [[Non-Hodgkin lymphoma]]. He underwent [[chemotherapy]] and as of spring 2008 was declared cancer-free.
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==Career==
==Career==
===Theatre===
===Theatre===
Kageyama began his career in San Francisco in [[1965]] as one of the original members of the [[Asian American Theater Company]]. While in San Francisco he attended the [[American Conservatory Theatre]]. In 1979 Kageyama moved to Los Angeles where he joined the [[Asian American theatre]] group, [[East West Players]] (EWP), working not only as an actor, but also as a director and designer.<ref name="Pawns bio">[http://www.pawnsoftheking.com/cast/rodneykageyama.html Kageyama bio on "Pawns of the King" website]</ref> In 1985 he received a [[Drama-Logue Award]] for Costume Design for EWP's ''[[Rashomon (play)|Rashomon]]''.<ref>[http://www.eastwestplayers.org/awards.htm EWP awards history] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119051138/http://www.eastwestplayers.org/awards.htm |date=2007-11-19 }} on [[East West Players|EWP website]]</ref> In 1993, Kageyama directed ''The Grapevine'', written by [[Grateful Crane Ensemble]] founder [[Soji Kashiwagi]], produced at the [[Los Angeles Theatre Center]]. In spring 2001 Kageyama played Erronius in an all [[Asian American]] production of the musical, ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'' at EWP in Los Angeles.<ref>[http://imdb.com/name/nm0434632/otherworks otherworks] on [[IMDb]]</ref>
Kageyama began his career in San Francisco in 1965 as one of the original members of the [[Asian American Theater Company]]. While in San Francisco he attended the [[American Conservatory Theatre]]. In 1979 Kageyama moved to Los Angeles where he joined the [[Asian American theatre]] group, [[East West Players]] (EWP), working not only as an actor, but also as a director and designer.<ref name="Pawns bio">[http://www.pawnsoftheking.com/cast/rodneykageyama.html Kageyama bio on "Pawns of the King" website]</ref> In 1985 he received a [[Drama-Logue Award]] for Costume Design for EWP's ''[[Rashomon (play)|Rashomon]]''.<ref>[http://www.eastwestplayers.org/awards.htm EWP awards history] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119051138/http://www.eastwestplayers.org/awards.htm |date=November 19, 2007 }} on [[East West Players|EWP website]]</ref> In 1993, Kageyama directed ''The Grapevine'', written by [[Grateful Crane Ensemble]] founder [[Soji Kashiwagi]], produced at the [[Los Angeles Theatre Center]]. In spring 2001 Kageyama played Erronius in an all Asian American production of the musical, ''[[A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum]]'' at EWP in Los Angeles.<ref>[http://imdb.com/name/nm0434632/otherworks otherworks] on [[IMDb]]</ref>


===Film & television===
===Film and television===
He has acted on many films, notably ''[[The Karate Kid Part II]]'', ''[[The Next Karate Kid]]'' and ''[[Gung Ho (film)|Gung Ho]]''. He was also featured in the ''[[Golden Dreams]]'' film exhibit which opened the [[Disney California Adventure Park]] theme park. He has appeared in many television shows including ''[[Quantum Leap (TV series)|Quantum Leap]]'' and ''[[Home Improvement (TV series)|Home Improvement]]''.<ref name="Pawns bio"/>
He has acted on many films, notably ''[[The Karate Kid Part II]]'', ''[[The Next Karate Kid]]'' and ''[[Gung Ho (film)|Gung Ho]]''. He was also featured in the ''[[Golden Dreams]]'' film exhibit which opened the [[Disney California Adventure Park]] theme park. He has appeared in many television shows including ''[[Quantum Leap (TV series)|Quantum Leap]]'' and ''[[Home Improvement (TV series)|Home Improvement]]''.<ref name="Pawns bio"/>


==Community work==
==Community work==
Kageyama is heavily involved in community activity, often volunteering for various organizations. He has served as an [[emcee]] and directed shows for many charitable events.<ref name="Cherry Blossom Fest">[http://www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org/photogallery.htm History on Cherry Blossom Festival website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704052651/http://cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org/photogallery.htm |date=2008-07-04 }}</ref> He is a [[docent]] at the [[Japanese American National Museum]], where he does story telling for visiting children. He is also an animal advocate and helps place dogs in homes.<ref>[http://www.janmstore.com/daikonashi.html Brief bio following "Daikon Ashi" by Kageyama] at [[Japanese American National Museum|JANM]] online</ref>
Kageyama is heavily involved in community activity, often volunteering for various organizations. He has served as an [[emcee]] and directed shows for many charitable events.<ref name="Cherry Blossom Fest">[http://www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org/photogallery.htm History on Cherry Blossom Festival website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704052651/http://cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org/photogallery.htm |date=July 4, 2008 }}</ref> He is a [[docent]] at the [[Japanese American National Museum]], where he does story telling for visiting children. He is also an animal advocate and helps place dogs in homes.<ref>[http://www.janmstore.com/daikonashi.html Brief bio following "Daikon Ashi" by Kageyama] at [[Japanese American National Museum|JANM]] online</ref>


==Honors and awards==
==Honors and awards==

Revision as of 08:09, 6 June 2018

Rodney Kageyama
Born
Rodney Masao Kageyama[1]

(1941-11-01) November 1, 1941 (age 83)[1]
San Mateo, California, US[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1965–present

Rodney Kageyama (born Rodney Masao Kageyama on November 1, 1941) is an American stage, film and TV actor. He is a Nisei Japanese American (second-generation).

In 2007, Kageyama was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He underwent chemotherapy and as of spring 2008 was declared cancer-free.

Career

Theatre

Kageyama began his career in San Francisco in 1965 as one of the original members of the Asian American Theater Company. While in San Francisco he attended the American Conservatory Theatre. In 1979 Kageyama moved to Los Angeles where he joined the Asian American theatre group, East West Players (EWP), working not only as an actor, but also as a director and designer.[2] In 1985 he received a Drama-Logue Award for Costume Design for EWP's Rashomon.[3] In 1993, Kageyama directed The Grapevine, written by Grateful Crane Ensemble founder Soji Kashiwagi, produced at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. In spring 2001 Kageyama played Erronius in an all Asian American production of the musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at EWP in Los Angeles.[4]

Film and television

He has acted on many films, notably The Karate Kid Part II, The Next Karate Kid and Gung Ho. He was also featured in the Golden Dreams film exhibit which opened the Disney California Adventure Park theme park. He has appeared in many television shows including Quantum Leap and Home Improvement.[2]

Community work

Kageyama is heavily involved in community activity, often volunteering for various organizations. He has served as an emcee and directed shows for many charitable events.[5] He is a docent at the Japanese American National Museum, where he does story telling for visiting children. He is also an animal advocate and helps place dogs in homes.[6]

Honors and awards

  • 2006 "Community Treasures" Award, Cherry Blossom Festival of Southern California[5]
  • 2005 "Rae Creevey" Award (for volunteer service), East West Players 39th Anniversary Awards[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rodney Kageyama (birth reference)". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Kageyama bio on "Pawns of the King" website
  3. ^ EWP awards history Archived November 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine on EWP website
  4. ^ otherworks on IMDb
  5. ^ a b History on Cherry Blossom Festival website Archived July 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Brief bio following "Daikon Ashi" by Kageyama at JANM online
  7. ^ EWP 39th Awards on AA Theatre Revue
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