Tamlyn Tomita

Actress known for roles in "The Karate Kid Part II", "Come See the Paradise", and "The Joy Luck Club".

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Profession :

Movie Actress

Birthday :

January 27, 1966

Star Sign :

Aquarius

Age :

59

Birthplace :

Okinawa, Japan

Japanese-American actress Tamlyn Tomita rose to fame in 1986 for her role as Kumiko in “The Karate Kid Part II.” She solidified her status with acclaimed performances in “The Joy Luck Club” (1993), “The Day After Tomorrow” (2004), and “Robot Stories” (2003).

Tomita’s diverse career spans film, television, voice acting, and theater. Notable works include “Come See the Paradise” (1990), “Picture Bride” (1994), “Batman: The Animated Series” (1992-1995), “Mortal Kombat 11” (2019), and the ongoing series “The Good Doctor” (2017-present).

Critical acclaim and recognition followed her talent. Tomita received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for “The Joy Luck Club” and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for “The Good Doctor.” In 2009, she was honored with the East West Players Visionary Award for her contributions to Asian American theater.

Beyond acting, Tomita is a trained dancer, singer, producer, and director. She’s released two albums and showcased her talents in stage productions. Her philanthropic efforts focus on supporting Asian American communities.