Sab Shimono
ActingAbout Sab Shimono
Saburo "Sab" Shimono (born July 31, 1937) is an American actor. He began his career on stage on Broadway and in regional theaters, starring in musicals like Mame, Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen, and Pacific Overtures. He has appeared in dozens of films, including Midway (1976), Gung Ho (1986), Presumed Innocent (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), Waterworld (1995), Southland Tales (2006), and Old Dogs (2009). He also has extensive television credits including episodes of M*A*SH, Quincy, M.E., Remington Steele, The X-Files, Seinfeld, Mad Men, and The Blacklist. Shimono's voice roles include Uncle Chan in Jackie Chan Adventures, the Emperor in Samurai Jack, and Monk Gyatso in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Sab Shimono Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sab Shimono reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sab Shimono's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Sab Shimono's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Pacific Overtures, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sab Shimono Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sab Shimono's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sab Shimono has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Activated Man | Mr. Hideyoshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie | The Emperor (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Watcher | Wendell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Family Gathering | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Arcadian | Moto | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Old Dogs | Yoshiro Nishamura | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Half Kenneth | Takahiro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword | Mr. Takagawa (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Sensei | Taki Nakano | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ben 10: Race Against Time | Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Southland Tales | Hideo Takehashi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Americanese | Wood Ding | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Robot Stories | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Par 6 | Mr. Watsabi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ice Planet | Karteez Rumla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Life Tastes Good | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Big Hit | Jiro Nishi | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Paradise Road | Colonel Hirota | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Waterworld | Elder | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Dr. Roy Tam | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | 3 Ninjas Kick Back | Koga | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Suture | Dr. Max Shinoda | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III | Lord Norinaga | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Silent Cries | Natsume | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Come See the Paradise | Mr. Kawamura | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes | Dr. Fujita | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Presumed Innocent | 'Painless' Kumagai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Wash | Sadao | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Blind Date | Mr. Yakamoto | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Gung Ho | Saito | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Where the Toys Come From | Kenji | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Challenge | Toshio Yoshida | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Conan the Barbarian | Subotai (voice, uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Modesty Blaise | Weng | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Nice Dreams | Oriental Bus Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | When Hell Was in Session | Cao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mandrake | Ho | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Rabbit Test | Chinese Leader | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | And the Soul Shall Dance | Murata | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Pacific Overtures | Manjiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Midway | Lt. Tomonaga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pueblo | North Korean Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Parades | Togo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Operating Room Staff Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Loving | Byron | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Operation Othello | Brabantino | Flop | Similar → |
Sab Shimono - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sab Shimono?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sab Shimono is "Pacific Overtures" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Sab Shimono acted in?
Sab Shimono has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sab Shimono?
Other notable films include "Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie", "Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword", and "The Activated Man".