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Jimmy Taenaka

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Jimmy T
Jimmy T at an Ulu Pandan Youth Community Day event on 30 November 2008
Born
James Katsuyuki Taenaka

(1964-11-27) November 27, 1964 (age 60)
Fort Ord, California
United States
Years active1987–Present
SpouseLim Li Li (2005–Present)

James Katsuyuki Taenaka (妙中克之 Taenaka Katsuyuki; born November 27, 1964), better known as Jimmy T, is an American actor currently based in Singapore.

Early life

Taenaka was born in Fort Ord, California and raised in Monterey, California. His parents had immigrated from Osaka, Japan.[1] He attended Monterey High School in Monterey, California. Taenaka was a USA Junior National Judo Champion,[1] and represented California at USA Junior National Wrestling Championships.[1]

Career

Taenaka appears on television and film both in Asia and the United States. In Singapore, he starred in the epic World War II television drama, A War Diary[1] about the Japanese occupation of Singapore, where he also received a nomination at the Asian Television Awards in 2002 for Best Drama Performance by an Actor.[2]

Personal life

Taenaka is married to Lim Li Li.[3]

Filmography

Film

Television

Hosting

References

  1. ^ a b c d "MH Interview: Jimmy Taenaka". MensHealth. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  2. ^ Ito, Robert (February 8, 2007). "The Maggie Q story: Gone to Asia with an eye toward Hollywood". New York Times. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  3. ^ "Real Love Lasts: Jimmy Taenaka & Lim Li Li". www.blissfulbrides.sg. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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