Tamlyn Tomita
Acting
Biography
Tamlyn Naomi Tomita is an American actress. She made her screen debut as Kumiko in The Karate Kid Part II and reprised the character for the streaming series Cobra Kai. She is also well known for her role as Waverly in The Joy Luck Club.
Born: January 27, 1966
Place of Birth: Okinawa, Japan
Known For
Asian Americans
This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. It is a timely, clear-eyed look at the vital role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. Their stories are a celebration of the grit and resilience of a people that reflects the experience of all Americans.
Real Artists
In the near future, a young animator is offered what should be her dream job, but, when she discovers the truth of the modern 'creative' process, she must make a hard choice about her passion for film.
Twenty Good Years
Twenty Good Years is a short-lived American sitcom created by Michael J. Leeson and Marsh McCall, and starring John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor as mismatched friends—impulsive surgeon John Mason and widower judge Jeffrey Pyne—who decide to live life to the fullest after realizing they only have 'twenty good years' left. Thirteen episodes were produced, with an NBC premiere of October 11, 2006; however, due to low ratings, it was canceled after only four episodes and replaced by a block of specials. The unaired episodes have never been released, and only the pilot can be found online.
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.
The Good Doctor
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
Teen Wolf
Scott McCall, a high school student living in the town of Beacon Hills has his life drastically changed when he's bitten by a werewolf, becoming one himself. He must henceforth learn to balance his problematic new identity with his day-to-day teenage life. The following characters are instrumental to his struggle: Stiles, his best friend; Allison, his love interest who comes from a family of werewolf hunters; and Derek, a mysterious werewolf with a dark past. Throughout the series, he strives to keep his loved ones safe while maintaining normal relationships with them.
The Mentalist
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
Criminal Minds
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Stargate SG-1
The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.
Cobra Kai
This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.
Filmography
as Mina / Emiko Sato (voice)
as The Principal
as Yukari
as Caroline Randa (voice)
as Caroline Randa
as Lady Itoh (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Sallie Petersen
as Narrator (voice)
as Self
as Julia
as Commodore Oh
as Chita Montague
as Kumiko
as Emily's Doctor
as Allegra Aoki
as Inspector Tezuka (voice)
as Anne Palladon
as Sandra Abe
as Heather Cromwell
as Lauren Lee
as Sharlene Hong
as Minako Oz
as Vivian Lew
as Self
as Tamiko Watanabe
as Lee
as Carol Morrow
as Molly
as Mae
as Dr. Toni Willis
as Tamlyn/Pamlyn
as Kazuko Osugi
as Noshiko Yukimura
as Prosecutor
as Miwako Nishizawa
as Viola
as Jun Kazama
as Homeland Security Agent Shana Rollins
as Julia Chang
as Donna
as Lauri Medina
as Ms. Suzuki
as Mrs. Cheung
as Katie's Lawyer
as Tori Chen
as Melissa Lo
as Mary Takata
as Ishi Nakamura
as Kim Anderson
as Kim Yamazaki
as Narrator (voice)
as Randy
as Dr. Linda Kimura
as Dr. Alice Crawford
as Maria Yamashita
as Helen Morriston
as Shen Xiaoyi
as Janet Tokada
as Special Agent Nicole Hill
as Marcia
as Sarah Fordham
as Eileen Hill
as Wanda Higoshi
as Jenny Dodge
as Elizabeth - Female Kidnapper
as Grace Yakura
as Rikki Wu
as Ming
as Dr. Nash
as Monique Chao
as Agent Kara Hastings
as Julie
as Mary Cassidy
as Bob's Wife
as Naomi
as Thaise
as Shen Xiaoyi
as Diane Sanford
as Prosecutor
as Kimberly Shiroma
as Amy Chin
as Suzanne Tomaki
as Wife
as Fong
as Tracy Manetti
as Kana
as Lanchi
as Jennifer Watanabe
as Tina - Sutton's Ex #3
as Lanchi
as Lanchi
as Lt. Cmdr. Laurel Takashima
as Waverly Jong
as Midori Koto
as Kim Tanaka
as Lily Kawamura
as Sally
as Lan
as Tamlyn Matsuda
as Maya Ying Lin
as Miyeko
as VC Peasant Woman
as Karen Saito
as Kumiko
as Det. Sharon Matsumoto