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name: "Clyde Kusatsu"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/clyde-kusatsu"
fi1m_id: "clyde-kusatsu"
imdb_id: "nm0476226"
tmdb_id: 2249
wikidata_id: "Q661591"
roles: []
born: "13 September 1948"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 10
average_fi1m_score: 69
average_over: 10
updated: "2026-10-05T01:41:07.675834+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Clyde Kusatsu

## Identity

Clyde Kusatsu

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/clyde-kusatsu
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** clyde-kusatsu
- **IMDb ID:** nm0476226
- **TMDB ID:** 2249
- **Wikidata ID:** Q661591
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clyde_Kusatsu, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q661591, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0476226/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2249

Actor. Born 13 September 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

## Details

- **Born:** 13 September 1948, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- **Active:** 1971–present
- **Also known as:** كلَيد كوساتسو
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 82 (1), 1990s 64 (5), 2000s 70 (2), 2020s 76 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 64 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 6 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 5, Drama 4, Action & Adventure 3, Action 2, Crime 2, Romance 2
- **Screen time:** 8 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $930m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clyde_Kusatsu, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q661591, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0476226/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2249

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Bird on a Wire*](https://film.one/film/bird-on-a-wire.md) (44)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Clyde Kusatsu is an American actor. Born on 13 September 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii, he attended ʻIolani School and studied theatre at Northwestern University. He began acting in Honolulu summer stock and made his mark on television in the mid-1970s.

A prolific character actor, Kusatsu has appeared in over 300 film and television productions. His film credits include *Midway* (1976), *Bird on a Wire* (1990) as Mr. Takawaki, *American Pie* (1999), *In the Line of Fire* (1993) and *The Interpreter* (2005). On television he has had recurring and guest roles in series including *All in the Family*, *Magnum, P.I.* and *Days of Our Lives*, as well as voice work in animated series such as *Avatar: The Last Airbender* and *The Legend of Korra*.

Kusatsu has also held leadership positions in the actors' union SAG-AFTRA, serving as the first elected president of the Los Angeles Local and as national vice president.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (10)

- *A Man on the Inside* (2024), Fi1m 72, as Grant Yokohama — [page](https://film.one/tv/a-man-on-the-inside.md)
- *BLUE EYE SAMURAI* (2023), Fi1m 79, as Watari / Boss Hamata (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/blue-eye-samurai.md)
- *Dollhouse* (2009), Fi1m 66, as Dr. Makido — [page](https://film.one/tv/dollhouse.md)
- *Chuck* (2007), Fi1m 73, as Morimoto — [page](https://film.one/tv/chuck.md)
- *American Pie* (1999), Fi1m 64, as English Teacher — [page](https://film.one/film/american-pie.md)
- *The West Wing* (1999), Fi1m 86, as Joe — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Godzilla* (1998), Fi1m 46, as Japanese Tanker Skipper — [page](https://film.one/film/godzilla-1998.md)
- *In the Line of Fire* (1993), Fi1m 78, as Jack Okura — [page](https://film.one/film/in-the-line-of-fire.md)
- *Bird on a Wire* (1990), Fi1m 44, as Mr. Takawaki — [page](https://film.one/film/bird-on-a-wire.md)
- *All in the Family* (1971), Fi1m 82, as Rev. Chong — [page](https://film.one/tv/all-in-the-family.md)

## Complete filmography (239)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Home* (2026), as Clyde
- *Site* (2025), as Ken Tanaka
- *A Man on the Inside* (2024), series, as Grant Yokohama — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/a-man-on-the-inside.md)
- *Avatar: The Last Airbender* (2024), series, as Fire Nation Sage
- *BLUE EYE SAMURAI* (2023), series, as Elder Domo (voice), Watari / Boss Hamata (voice), Watari (voice), Boss Hamata / Tayu (voice) — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/tv/blue-eye-samurai.md)
- *The Really Loud House* (2022), series, as Mr. Yanaga
- *Pantheon* (2022), series, as Ping / Reporter 2 (voice), Ping (voice)
- *United States of Al* (2021), series, as Doctor Tanaka
- *Never Have I Ever* (2020), series, as Ted Yoshida — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/never-have-i-ever-2020.md)
- *Dirty John* (2018), series, as Psychiatrist
- *The Cool Kids* (2018), series, as Norman
- *The Lion Guard* (2016), series, as Domog (voice)
- *Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!* (2015), series, as Mr. Kagawa (voice)
- *Dr. Ken* (2015), series, as Jerry
- *The Grinder* (2015), series, as Joseph Yao
- *Major Lazer* (2015), series, as Store Owner (voice)
- *Madam Secretary* (2014), series, as Choden Gyatso
- *47 Ronin* (2013), as Drunk Official
- *The Face of Love* (2013), as Sushi Chef
- *The Moment* (2013), as Dr. Nunakawa
- *The Legend of Korra* (2012), series, as Additional Voices (voice)
- *The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole* (2012), as Shingen (voice)
- *New Girl* (2011), series, as Judge — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/new-girl.md)
- *Franklin & Bash* (2011), series, as Judge Marcus Koh
- *Fairly Legal* (2011), series, as Joseph Chang
- *A Nanny for Christmas* (2010), as Mr. Halligan
- *Sex Tax: Based on a True Story* (2010), as Judge
- *Law & Order: LA* (2010), series, as Bradley Rumford
- *$#*! My Dad Says* (2010), series, as Mortimer Foo
- *Raising Hope* (2010), series, as Mr. Lee
- *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, as Judge Kamalei — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md)
- *Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated* (2010), series, as Picnicker (voice)
- *Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas* (2009), as The Grocer (voice)
- *Love Happens* (2009), as Cab Driver
- *Dollhouse* (2009), series, as Dr. Makido — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/dollhouse.md)
- *The Penguins of Madagascar* (2008), series, as Shingen (voice)
- *Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay* (2008), as Mr. Lee
- *Chuck* (2007), series, as Morimoto — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/chuck.md)
- *Drive Thru* (2007), as Fred Fukizaki
- *Fugly* (2007), as Doctor
- *Little Miss Christmas* (2006), as Additional Voices (voice)
- *Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms* (2006), as Additional Voices (voice)
- *Me, Eloise* (2006), series, as (voice)
- *Shark* (2006), series, as Judge Chudacoff — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/tv/shark.md)
- *Rumor Has It...* (2005), as Conference Attendee
- *Shopgirl* (2005), as Mr. Agasa
- *The Closer* (2005), series, as Dr. Tanaka
- *The Interpreter* (2005), as Police Chief Lee Wu
- *Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama* (2005), as Nakasumi (voice; uncredited)
- *Avatar: The Last Airbender* (2005), series, as Storyteller / Additional Voices (voice), Additional Voices (voice), Senior Monk (voice), Calm Man (voice)
- *Numb3rs* (2005), series, as Antiquities Dealer
- *Pretty Persuasion* (2005), as Judge Carl Munro
- *Boston Legal* (2004), series, as Judge Matsumura — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/boston-legal.md)
- *Paparazzi* (2004), as Dr. Hanson
- *The Librarian: Quest for the Spear* (2004), as Head Monk
- *Extreme Dating* (2004), as Joe
- *The Singing Detective* (2003), as Visiting Japanese Doctor
- *The Lyon's Den* (2003), series, Actor
- *NCIS* (2003), series, as Benjamin Franklin, Mr. Rin — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md)
- *Lilo & Stitch: The Series* (2003), series, as Bald Tourist / Luau Host (voice), Mayor Kim (voice), (voice), Mr. Wong (voice)
- *Nip/Tuck* (2003), series, as Dr. Hiroshi — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/nip-tuck.md)
- *Hollywood Homicide* (2003), as Coroner Chung
- *The United States of Leland* (2003), as Judge
- *Still Standing* (2002), series, as Johnny
- *Everwood* (2002), series, as Edward Ogawa
- *What's New, Scooby-Doo?* (2002), series, as Dr. Akira Onodera / Fisherman / Desk Clerk (voice)
- *Monk* (2002), series, as Judge Rienzo
- *Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future* (2002), series, as Dagg (voice), Ling /Dagg (voice)
- *Justice League* (2001), series, as Japanese Ambassador / Asian Technician (voice)
- *Justice League: Secret Origins* (2001), as Japanese Ambassador (voice)
- *Citizen Baines* (2001), series, as Grant Tanaka
- *Heavy Gear* (2001), series, Actor
- *The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy* (2001), series, Actor
- *The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie* (2001), as Sun Bear (voice)
- *Samurai Jack* (2001), series, as Grand Master (voice), Old Man / Dad (voice), Father (voice)
- *Dr. Dolittle 2* (2001), as Bee (voice)
- *Recess: School's Out* (2001), as Mr. Yamashiro (voice)
- *The Division* (2001), series, Actor
- *American Tragedy* (2000), as Judge Lance Ito
- *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command* (2000), series, as Warden Yung (voice)
- *Jackie Chan Adventures* (2000), series, as Gang Leader (voice)
- *Strong Medicine* (2000), series, as Dr. Stan Liem
- *Even Stevens* (2000), series, as Tex Nagita
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Ice Cream Man
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Joe — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Family Law* (1999), series, as Judge Paul Hamawaki
- *American Pie* (1999), as English Teacher — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/american-pie.md)
- *Mickey Mouse Works* (1999), series, Actor
- *Batman Beyond* (1999), series, as Coach (voice), Jimmy Lin (voice), Mr. Tan (voice), Mr. Fong (voice)
- *Batman Beyond: The Movie* (1999), as Wrestling Coach (voice)
- *Providence* (1999), series, as Henry Yamada, Pediatrician
- *Charmed* (1998), series, as Lo Pan
- *The Wild Thornberrys* (1998), series, as Sun Bear (voice)
- *Rude Awakening* (1998), series, as Mr. Tranh
- *Babylon 5: Thirdspace* (1998), as Bill Morishi
- *Godzilla* (1998), as Japanese Tanker Skipper — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/godzilla-1998.md)
- *Dharma & Greg* (1997), series, as Al
- *Ally McBeal* (1997), series, as Dr. Myron Okubo
- *City Guys* (1997), series, Actor
- *Extreme Ghostbusters* (1997), series, Actor
- *The Practice* (1997), series, as Judge Stephen Chin
- *Paradise Road* (1997), as Sergeant Tomiashi, 'The Snake'
- *Bruno the Kid* (1996), series, Actor
- *The Pretender* (1996), series, as Li Ho
- *Superman: The Animated Series* (1996), series, as Dr. Cornell (voice)
- *The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest* (1996), series, as Dr. Zin (voice)
- *Spy Hard* (1996), as Noggin
- *Aladdin and the King of Thieves* (1996), as Mujahideen (voice)
- *National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins* (1995), as Saint Peter
- *JAG* (1995), series, as Capt. Morimoto, Senator Theodore Fujiwara
- *Murder One* (1995), series, Actor
- *Maybe This Time* (1995), series, Actor
- *Pinky and the Brain* (1995), series, Actor
- *The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries* (1995), series, as Soh Fishimene (voice)
- *Top Dog* (1995), as Ken Callahan
- *Marker* (1995), series, Actor
- *The Wayans Bros.* (1995), series, as Mr. Mitsumoto
- *Deconstructing Sarah* (1994), as Officer Okawa
- *Gargoyles* (1994), series, as Dr. Arnada (voice), Kai (voice)
- *Fantastic Four* (1994), series, as Karnak/Dr. Neville (voice), Annihilus/Black Business Executive (voice)
- *Touched by an Angel* (1994), series, as Dr. Robertson
- *ER* (1994), series, as Review Board Doctor #1 — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Frank Fenton
- *All-American Girl* (1994), series, as Benny Kim
- *Party of Five* (1994), series, as Judge Michael A, Katsu — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)
- *Dream Lover* (1994), as Judge Kurita
- *Ellen* (1994), series, as Judge Mitchell Sung
- *Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman* (1993), series, as Public Affairs Officer
- *SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron* (1993), series, as Islander (voice)
- *And the Band Played On* (1993), as Blood Bank Executive
- *Mighty Max* (1993), series, Actor
- *The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.* (1993), series, as Roy Shimamura
- *Rising Sun* (1993), as Tanaka
- *In the Line of Fire* (1993), as Jack Okura — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/in-the-line-of-fire.md)
- *Hot Shots! Part Deux* (1993), as Prime Minister Soto — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/hot-shots-part-deux.md)
- *Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story* (1993), as History Teacher
- *Walker, Texas Ranger* (1993), series, as Dr. Sweeney, Detective Danny Cho
- *Silent Cries* (1993), as Saburo Saigo
- *Class of '96* (1993), series, as Prof. Ashira
- *Made in America* (1993), as Bob Takashima
- *Raven* (1992), series, Actor
- *Raven: Return of the Black Dragons* (1992), as Ken Tanaka
- *Baby of the Bride* (1991), as Dr. Chang
- *Good & Evil* (1991), series, Actor
- *The Legend of Prince Valiant* (1991), series, Actor
- *Jailbirds* (1991), as Kasaki
- *The Perfect Weapon* (1991), as Detective Wong
- *Lies Before Kisses* (1991), as Lieutenant Hand
- *And the Sea Will Tell* (1991), as Enoki
- *And the Sea Will Tell* (1991), series, as Enoki
- *Pizza Man* (1991), as Former Prime Minister Nakasone
- *In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing* (1990), as Matsumo
- *Thanksgiving Day* (1990), as Banker
- *Beverly Hills, 90210* (1990), series, as Frank, Coroner — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/beverly-hills-90210.md)
- *Parker Lewis Can't Lose* (1990), series, as Mr. Loopman
- *Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler* (1990), as Lt. Arioto
- *Bird on a Wire* (1990), as Mr. Takawaki — Fi1m 44, [page](https://film.one/film/bird-on-a-wire.md)
- *Gross Anatomy* (1989), as Interviewing Professor
- *Family Matters* (1989), series, as Principal Edgar Shimata
- *Island Son* (1989), series, Actor
- *Wired* (1989), as Coroner Thomas Noguchi
- *Turner & Hooch* (1989), as Kevin Williams
- *The Road Raiders* (1989), as Shimoto
- *Jesse Hawkes* (1989), series, Actor
- *Murphy's Law* (1988), series, Actor
- *Dear John* (1988), series, as Officer
- *Run Till You Fall* (1988), as Fujimoto
- *Laguna Heat* (1987), as Coroner
- *thirtysomething* (1987), series, Actor
- *Star Trek: The Next Generation* (1987), series, as Adm. Nakamura — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-the-next-generation.md)
- *Tour of Duty* (1987), series, Actor
- *A Different World* (1987), series, as Kinishiwa Representative
- *Wiseguy* (1987), series, Actor
- *Designing Women* (1986), series, Actor
- *Intimate Encounters* (1986), as Professor Ikeda
- *Sidekicks* (1986), series, Actor
- *ALF* (1986), series, as Skydiver
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as TS Masuoka
- *The New Gidget* (1986), series, Actor
- *The Real Ghostbusters* (1986), series, as Lt. Cdr. McTavish / Lt. Sato (voice)
- *Shanghai Surprise* (1986), as Joe Go
- *Sylvan in Paradise* (1986), Actor
- *The Hogan Family* (1986), series, Actor
- *Streets of Justice* (1985), as Dr. Edwards
- *MacGyver* (1985), series, as Anek, Sam
- *The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents* (1985), series, as Detective
- *Volunteers* (1985), as Souvanna
- *Stingray* (1985), series, Actor
- *Crazy like a Fox* (1984), series, as Hye Sook Yung
- *Gimme an 'F'* (1984), as Japanese Businessman
- *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Jack Yamoto
- *Who's the Boss?* (1984), series, Actor
- *Hunter* (1984), series, as Det. Lt Raymond Lau
- *Velvet* (1984), as Dr. Yashima
- *Webster* (1983), series, Actor
- *Allison Sydney Harrison* (1983), as Jimmy
- *Lookin' to Get Out* (1982), as Parking Attendant - Gets the China Speech
- *Remington Steele* (1982), series, as San Francisco
- *Bring 'Em Back Alive* (1982), series, Actor
- *The Challenge* (1982), as Go
- *Cagney & Lacey* (1982), series, Actor — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/cagney-and-lacey.md)
- *T. J. Hooker* (1982), series, as Tran Tam
- *Simon & Simon* (1981), series, Actor
- *The Fall Guy* (1981), series, Actor
- *...All the Marbles* (1981), as Clyde Yamashito
- *Dynasty* (1981), series, Actor
- *Magnum, P.I.* (1980), series, as Colonel Ki, Naval Medical Examiner, Dr. Long Tang, Detective Lt. Gordon Katsumoto, Police Detective Lt. Gordon Katsumoto
- *Magnum PI: Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii* (1980), as Naval Medical Examiner
- *A Perfect Match* (1980), as Dr. Tommy Chang
- *Knots Landing* (1979), series, as Dr. Akura
- *Meteor* (1979), as Yamashiro
- *Benson* (1979), series, Actor
- *The Facts of Life* (1979), series, Actor
- *The Frisco Kid* (1979), as Mr. Ping
- *Supertrain* (1979), series, as Shimaju Fukuda
- *Hello, Larry* (1979), series, Actor
- *Taxi* (1978), series, as Paul — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/taxi.md)
- *Dr. Strange* (1978), as Wong
- *Go Tell the Spartans* (1978), as Col. Minh
- *The Choirboys* (1977), as Francis Tanaguchi
- *Oh, God!* (1977), as Supermarket Employee (uncredited)
- *Lou Grant* (1977), series, Actor
- *Black Sunday* (1977), as Freighter Captain
- *Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected* (1977), series, Actor
- *Quincy, M.E.* (1976), series, as Hokaido
- *Alex & the Gypsy* (1976), as X-Ray Technician
- *Spencer's Pilots* (1976), series, Actor
- *Alice* (1976), series, Actor
- *Midway* (1976), as Cmdr. Watanabe
- *Farewell to Manzanar* (1976), as Teddy Wakatsuki
- *Ellery Queen* (1975), series, Actor
- *The Rockford Files* (1974), series, as Nguyen — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-rockford-files.md)
- *Harry O* (1974), series, Actor
- *Kung Fu* (1972), series, as Han Su Lok / Lama Campo Kushog, Lama Campo Kushog / Han Su Lok, Po San
- *M*A*S*H* (1972), series, as Captain Paul Yamato, Kwang Duk — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/m-a-s-h-1972.md)
- *All in the Family* (1971), series, as Rev. Chong — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/all-in-the-family.md)
- *Hawaii Five-O* (1969), series, as Jerry Quan
- *Mannix* (1967), series, Actor
- *Ironside* (1967), series, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Clyde Kusatsu](https://film.one/media/person/390407/gallery-931ee51d10e1.jpg) Clyde Kusatsu — Copyright owned by subject as a result of a work-for-hire arrangement, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Clyde_Kusatsu.jpg/1280px-Clyde_Kusatsu.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Clyde Kusatsu](https://film.one/media/person/390407/gallery-468dce9cdc18.jpg) Clyde Kusatsu — Image via TMDB

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