Jim Ishida

Biography

James Susumu Ishida was born on July 29, 1943, in Stockton, California, to Japanese American parents. Raised in a town with a history of internment, he later studied acting under esteemed instructors Stella Adler and Milton Katselas. Ishida's career includes notable roles in "The Next Karate Kid" (1994) as the Tall Monk, and recurring appearances on TV shows such as "DYNASTY", "Nurses", and "Baywatch".