| Yuji Okumoto Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 0½ in |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 20, 1959 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Angela Okumoto |
Yuji Okumoto is an American actor, writer, director, and producer who is known for his portrayal of Chozen Toguchi in The Karate Kid Part II and Cobra Kai. Aside from that, he has also appeared in various other well-known shows and films including Aloha Summer, Nemesis, Pearl Harbor, Contact, The Truman Show, T.J. Hooker, Knots Landing, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, and Bones.
Born Name
Yuji Don Okumoto
Nick Name
Yuji
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Seattle, Washington, United States
Nationality
Education
Yuji attended Hollywood High School before graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Acting.
Occupation
Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 0½ in or 184 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Yuji has dated –
- Angela Okumoto (2001-Present) – Yuji got married to a woman named Angela Okumoto in the year 2001. Together, the couple has 3 children named Mari (b. 2003), Keilee (b. 2007), and Emi (b. 2008). They run the Hawaiian-themed restaurant called Kona Kitchen.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (White and Asian)
Yuji has American and Japanese ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thick eyebrows
- He sports an ear-piercing.
Brand Endorsement
Through his social media, Yuji has either endorsed or promoted various brands including Stance.
Yuji Okumoto Facts
- He was raised in Los Angeles, California.
- Yuji was 13 years old when he started training in martial arts in Chito-Ryu Karate. He has also trained in Shotokan, Kajukenbo, and Judo and also possesses a brown belt in Karate.
- In 1985, Yuji made his debut theater appearance as Fenton in Real Genius. Later, in 1986, he appeared in his first TV show appearance as Howie Kalanuma in T. J. Hooker.
- He has lent his voice to several characters in the video games Johnny Mnemonic: The Interactive Action Movie, Throne of Darkness, and True Crime: Streets of LA.
- Yuji is the owner of Kona Kitchen – Seattle.
- He and actor Clint Howard were born on the same day.
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