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Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn Tomita - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 27, 1966
Age60
BirthplaceOkinawa, Japan
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Tamlyn Tomita's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForPlaying Kumiko in 'The Karate Kid Part II' and significant roles in 'The Joy Luck Club', 'The Day After Tomorrow', 'Teen Wolf', 'The Man in the High Castle', and 'Star Trek: Picard'.

Intro

Tamlyn Tomita is a Japanese-American actress and singer, best known for her roles in films such as 'The Karate Kid Part II', 'The Joy Luck Club', and 'The Day After Tomorrow,' as well as her television work in series like 'Teen Wolf', 'The Man in the High Castle', and 'Star Trek: Picard'.

Early Life & Background

Tamlyn Tomita was born in Okinawa, Japan, and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Shiro Tomita, was a Japanese-American internment camp survivor and subsequently a member of the Los Angeles Police Department. She attended Granada Hills High School before going on to UCLA.

Career Highlights

  • Film debut as Kumiko in 'The Karate Kid Part II' (1986)
  • Starred in 'The Joy Luck Club' (1993)
  • Co-starred in 'The Day After Tomorrow' (2004)
  • Recurring roles on TV series like 'Teen Wolf', 'The Man in the High Castle', and 'Star Trek: Picard'
  • Appeared on '24', 'Glee', and 'Nashville'

Trivia

  • Tamlyn Tomita was crowned Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles in 1984.
  • She is fluent in both English and Japanese.
  • Tomita has advocated for Asian-American representation in Hollywood throughout her career.

FAQs

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How old is Tamlyn Tomita?

Tamlyn Tomita is 60 years old.

When was Tamlyn Tomita born?

Tamlyn Tomita was born the 27 January 1966.

Where is Tamlyn Tomita from?

Okinawa, Japan.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 27th, 1966, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 27, 1966, the New Zealand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was implemented, aiming to eliminate tariffs and quantitative restrictions between the two countries. This agreement built upon the 1933 Australia–New Zealand Trade Agreement, further promoting economic integration. NAFTA remained in force until 1983, when it was succeeded by the Australia–New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA).
  • Day of the week: January 27th, 1966 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: We Can Work It Out by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 27th, 1966.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamlyn_Tomita
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000676/