Tamlyn Tomita
Tamlyn Naomi Tomita, born on January 27, 1966, is a prominent Japanese American actress celebrated for her diverse roles across film and television. She garnered widespread recognition for her portrayal of Kumiko in *The Karate Kid Part II* and Waverly Jong in *The Joy Luck Club*, both of which showcased her talent and depth as an actress. Tomita’s career has continued to flourish with notable performances, including Commodore Oh in the Paramount+ series *Star Trek: Picard* and Allegra Aoki on ABC's *The Good Doctor*.
Her impressive range extends to her roles as Sandra Abe in the Epix series *Berlin Station*, Tamiko Watanabe in Amazon Prime's *The Man in the High Castle*, and Noshiko Yukimura on MTV's *Teen Wolf*. Additionally, Tomita voiced Jun Kazama in the *Tekken* video game franchise and appeared as Janet Tokada in the disaster film *The Day After Tomorrow*. She also portrayed Kimberly Shiroma in UPN's *The Burning Zone*. Through her work, Tamlyn Tomita has established herself as a versatile actress, making significant contributions to the entertainment industry and influencing many through her performances.
Filmography
Teacher of the Year
The Killing Jar
Tekken
The Unbidden
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
Come See the Paradise
Babylon 5: The Gathering
Vietnam Texas
Only The Brave
I Will Make You Mine
The Eye (2008)
The Karate Kid Part II
Nomads (2010)
The Good Neighbor
Ultraman: Rising
The Right Mom
The Day After Tomorrow
Four Rooms
Asian Americans
Berlin Station