Clyde Kusatsu
Known for: Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Clyde Kusatsu (born September 13, 1948) is a U.S. actor. Kusatsu was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he attended ʻIolani School. Kusatsu began acting in Honolulu summer stock, and after studying theatre at Northwestern University, started to make his mark on the small screen in the mid-1970s. Usually mustachioed, with a dapper, professional air, he has most often played doctors, but his repertoire has included a generous sampling of teachers (usually college professors), businessmen, detectives, church ministers and other intelligent, middle-class types. With his quiet, wry line delivery, Kusatsu made a memorably clever and hilarious sparring partner for Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor) on several episodes of All in the Family as the Reverend Chong, refusing to baptize Archie's grandson without the permission of the boy's parents. During this period Kusatsu also worked with the Asian American theatre group East West Players in Los Angeles. Kusatsu was subsequently a regular on several series, but neither the adventure Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982–83) nor the Hawaiian-set medical drama Island Son (1989–90) (in which he played one of Richard Chamberlain's colleagues) lasted very long. His many television movies have included the film adaptation of Farewell to Manzanar (1976), about Japanese American internment during World War II. Other M.O.W.s and mini-series have been "And The Sea Will Tell", and "American Tragedy" playing Judge Lance Ito. He had a memorable role in the "Baa Baa Black Sheep" episode "Prisoners of War" as a downed Japanese fighter pilot in the Pacific (1976). (Kusatsu also guest-starred on an episode of Lou Grant on Japanese internment in the U.S.); Golden Land (1988), a Hollywood-set drama based on a William Faulkner story; and the AIDS drama And the Band Played On (1993). He appeared in four M*A*S*H episodes and later starred in the short-lived A.B.C. series All American Girl (1994–1995), the first East Asian familiar sitcom in the U.S. Feature roles, beginning with Midway (1976), have generally been small, but in the 1990s Kusatsu had roles in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993, as a history teacher) and In the Line of Fire (1993, as a Secret Service agent). He appeared as a high school English teacher in American Pie (1999). Other recent films have been "ShopGirl" as Mr. Agasa, and in Sydney Pollack's The Interpreter (2005) as Lee Wu, head of security for the United Nations Headquarters. He currently plays the recurring role of Dr. Dennis Okamura on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Kusatsu starred in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) as Mr. Lee. Kusatsu is married to Gayle Kusatsu; they have two sons, Kevin and Andrew. Description above from the Wikipedia article Clyde Kusatsu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Series
NCIS
Benjamin Franklin
2003
Series
NCIS
Mr. Rin
2003
Series
Hawaii Five-0
Judge Kamalei
2010
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Fire Nation Sage
2024
Series
The West Wing
Joe
1999
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Adm. Nakamura
1987
Series
Charmed
Lo Pan
1998
Series
Monk
Judge Rienzo
2002
Series
The Closer
Dr. Tanaka
2005
Series
Chicago Hope
Frank Fenton
1994
Series
Hunter
Det. Lt Raymond Lau
1984
Series
JAG
Capt. Morimoto
1995
Series
JAG
Senator Theodore Fujiwara
1995
Series
New Girl
Judge
2011
Series
ER
Review Board Doctor #1
1994
Series
Murder, She Wrote
Jack Yamoto
1984
Series
Beverly Hills, 90210
Frank
1990
Series
Beverly Hills, 90210
Coroner
1990
Series
Everwood
Edward Ogawa
2002
Series
Malcolm in the Middle
Ice Cream Man
2000
Series
Boston Legal
Judge Matsumura
2004
Series
The Legend of Korra
Additional Voices (voice)
2012
Series
MacGyver
Anek
1985
Series
MacGyver
Sam
1985
Series
The Penguins of Madagascar
Shingen (voice)
2008
Series
Ironside
1967
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Colonel Ki
1980
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Naval Medical Examiner
1980
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Dr. Long Tang
1980
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Detective Lt. Gordon Katsumoto
1980
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Police Detective Lt. Gordon Katsumoto
1980
Series
M*A*S*H
Captain Paul Yamato
1972
Series
M*A*S*H
Kwang Duk
1972
Series
Numb3rs
Antiquities Dealer
2005
Series
A Man on the Inside
Grant Yokohama
2024
Series
The Practice
Judge Stephen Chin
1997
Series
Hawaii Five-O
Jerry Quan
1968
Series
Nip/Tuck
Dr. Hiroshi
2003
Series
Dynasty
1981
Series
Madam Secretary
Choden Gyatso
2014
Series
Chuck
Morimoto
2007
Series
Alice
1976
Series
The Division
2001
Series
Mannix
1967
Series
Jackie Chan Adventures
Gang Leader (voice)
2000
Series
Strong Medicine
Dr. Stan Liem
2000
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Storyteller / Additional Voices (voice)
2005
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Senior Monk (voice)
2005
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Additional Voices (voice)
2005
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Calm Man (voice)
2005
Series
Taxi
Paul
1978
Series
Knots Landing
Dr. Akura
1979
Series
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Public Affairs Officer
1993
Series
L.A. Law
TS Masuoka
1986
Series
Samurai Jack
Grand Master (voice)
2001
Series
Samurai Jack
Father (voice)
2001
Series
Samurai Jack
Old Man / Dad (voice)
2001
Series
Party of Five
Judge Michael A, Katsu
1994
Series
The Rockford Files
Nguyen
1974
Series
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Picnicker (voice)
2010
Series
Touched by an Angel
Dr. Robertson
1994
Series
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Series
Quincy, M.E.
Hokaido
1976
Series
The Facts of Life
1979
Series
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
2001
Series
Raising Hope
Mr. Lee
2010
Film
American Pie
English Teacher
1999
Series
Who's the Boss?
1984
Series
Simon & Simon
1981
Series
Never Have I Ever
Ted Yoshida
2020
Series
T. J. Hooker
Tran Tam
1982
Series
Family Matters
Principal Edgar Shimata
1989
Series
The Fall Guy
1981
Series
Superman: The Animated Series
Dr. Cornell (voice)
1996
Series
The Wild Thornberrys
Sun Bear (voice)
1998
Series
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Bald Tourist / Luau Host (voice)
2003
Series
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Mayor Kim (voice)
2003
Series
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
(voice)
2003
Series
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Mr. Wong (voice)
2003
Series
Ellen
Judge Mitchell Sung
1994
Series
ALF
Skydiver
1986
Series
All in the Family
Rev. Chong
1971
Series
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Series
The Pretender
Li Ho
1996
Series
Gargoyles
Dr. Arnada (voice)
1994
Series
Gargoyles
Kai (voice)
1994
Series
Walker, Texas Ranger
Dr. Sweeney
1993
Series
Walker, Texas Ranger
Detective Danny Cho
1993
Series
Dollhouse
Dr. Makido
2009
Series
Remington Steele
San Francisco
1982
Series
Batman Beyond
Coach (voice)
1999
Series
Batman Beyond
Mr. Fong (voice)
1999
Series
Batman Beyond
Jimmy Lin (voice)
1999
Series
Batman Beyond
Mr. Tan (voice)
1999
Series
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Dr. Akira Onodera / Fisherman / Desk Clerk (voice)
2002
Series
A Different World
Kinishiwa Representative
1987
Series
Franklin & Bash
Judge Marcus Koh
2011
Series
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Detective
1985
Series
Tour of Duty
1987
Series
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Warden Yung (voice)
2000
Series
The Real Ghostbusters
Lt. Cdr. McTavish / Lt. Sato (voice)
1986
Series
Providence
Henry Yamada
1999
Series
Providence
Pediatrician
1999
Series
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Mr. Kagawa (voice)
2015
Series
The Lion Guard
Domog (voice)
2016
Series
Lou Grant
1977
Series
Designing Women
1986
Series
Wiseguy
1987
Series
thirtysomething
1987
Series
Shark
Judge Chudacoff
2006
Series
Law & Order: LA
Bradley Rumford
2010
Series
Family Law
Judge Paul Hamawaki
1999
Series
Murder One
1995
Series
Benson
1979
Series
One on One
Yoon
2001
Series
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Elder Domo (voice)
2023
Series
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Boss Hamata / Tayu (voice)
2023
Series
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Watari (voice)
2023
Series
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Watari / Boss Hamata (voice)
2023
Series
Pantheon
Ping / Reporter 2 (voice)
2022
Series
Pantheon
Ping (voice)
2022
Series
Ally McBeal
Dr. Myron Okubo
1997
Series
Justice League
Japanese Ambassador / Asian Technician (voice)
2001
Series
The Wayans Bros.
Mr. Mitsumoto
1995
Series
Dear John
Officer
1988
Series
Dr. Ken
Jerry
2015
Series
Dharma & Greg
Al
1997
Series
Dirty John
Psychiatrist
2018
Series
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Roy Shimamura
1993
Series
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Mr. Loopman
1990
Series
Even Stevens
Tex Nagita
2000
Series
Ellery Queen
1975
Series
Still Standing
Johnny
2002
Series
Pinky and the Brain
1995
Film
Dream Lover
Judge Kurita
1993
Series
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
Soh Fishimene (voice)
1995
Series
Crazy like a Fox
Hye Sook Yung
1984
Series
Fantastic Four
Karnak/Dr. Neville (voice)
1994
Series
Fantastic Four
Annihilus/Black Business Executive (voice)
1994
Series
Harry O
1974
Series
Mickey Mouse Works
1999
Series
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Dr. Zin (voice)
1996
Series
Fairly Legal
Joseph Chang
2011
Film
47 Ronin
Drunk Official
2013
Film
Godzilla
Japanese Tanker Skipper
1998
Series
The Hogan Family
1986
Series
Supertrain
Shimaju Fukuda
1979
Series
Extreme Ghostbusters
1997
Film
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Prime Minister Soto
1993
Film
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Mujahideen (voice)
1996
Film
In the Line of Fire
Jack Okura
1993
Series
City Guys
1997
Film
The Interpreter
Police Chief Lee Wu
2005
Series
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
Islander (voice)
1993
Film
Bird on a Wire
Mr. Takawaki
1990
Series
The Grinder
Joseph Yao
2015
Film
Rumor Has It...
Conference Attendee
2005
Series
Webster
1983
Series
The Really Loud House
Mr. Yanaga
2022
Film
Midway
Cmdr. Watanabe
1976
Film
Spy Hard
Noggin
1996
Series
Stingray
1985
Series
Rude Awakening
Mr. Tranh
1998
Series
The Legend of Prince Valiant
1991
Film
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
Head Monk
2004
Series
All-American Girl
Benny Kim
1994
Film
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
History Teacher
1993
Series
The Lyon's Den
2003
Series
The Cool Kids
Norman
2018
Film
Love Happens
Cab Driver
2009
Series
$#*! My Dad Says
Mortimer Foo
2010
Film
Dr. Dolittle 2
Bee (voice)
2001
Film
Rising Sun
Tanaka
1993
Series
United States of Al
Doctor Tanaka
2021
Series
Bruno the Kid
1996
Series
Me, Eloise
(voice)
2006
Series
Mighty Max
1993
Series
Hello, Larry
1979
Series
Heavy Gear
2001
Series
Raven
1992
Series
Sidekicks
1986
Film
Pretty Persuasion
Judge Carl Munro
2005
Series
Major Lazer
Store Owner (voice)
2015
Film
Turner & Hooch
Kevin Williams
1989
Film
Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
Nakasumi (voice; uncredited)
2005
Film
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Mr. Lee
2008
Series
Class of '96
Prof. Ashira
1993
Series
Marker
1995
Film
Recess: School's Out
Mr. Yamashiro (voice)
2001
Film
Hollywood Homicide
Coroner Chung
2003
Series
The New Gidget
1986
Film
Shopgirl
Mr. Agasa
2005
Series
Spencer's Pilots
1976
Series
Maybe This Time
1995
Film
...All the Marbles
Clyde Yamashito
1981
Film
Black Sunday
Freighter Captain
1977
Film
The Frisco Kid
Mr. Ping
1979
Film
The United States of Leland
Judge
2003
Series
Citizen Baines
Grant Tanaka
2001
Film
Meteor
Yamashiro
1979
Film
And the Band Played On
Blood Bank Executive
1993
Film
Oh, God!
Supermarket Employee (uncredited)
1977
Film
Batman Beyond: The Movie
Wrestling Coach (voice)
1999
Series
Bring 'Em Back Alive
1982
Series
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
Dagg (voice)
2002
Series
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
Ling /Dagg (voice)
2002
Series
Island Son
1989
Series
Murphy's Law
1988
Film
Paparazzi
Dr. Hanson
2004
Film
The Singing Detective
Visiting Japanese Doctor
2003
Film
Volunteers
Souvanna
1985
Film
The Challenge
Go
1982
Film
Made in America
Bob Takashima
1993
Series
Good & Evil
1991
Series
Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected
1977
Film
Drive Thru
Fred Fukizaki
2007
Film
Top Dog
Ken Callahan
1995
Film
Paradise Road
Sergeant Tomiashi, 'The Snake'
1997
Film
Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms
Additional Voices (voice)
2006
Series
And the Sea Will Tell
Enoki
1991
Film
The Perfect Weapon
Detective Wong
1991
Film
Gross Anatomy
Interviewing Professor
1989
Film
The Face of Love
Sushi Chef
2013
Film
Dr. Strange
Wong
1978
Film
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
The Grocer (voice)
2009
Film
The Moment
Dr. Nunakawa
2013
Film
Deconstructing Sarah
Officer Okawa
1994
Film
Go Tell the Spartans
Col. Minh
1978
Film
Justice League: Secret Origins
Japanese Ambassador (voice)
2001
Film
Shanghai Surprise
Joe Go
1986
Film
The Home
Clyde
2026
Film
The Choirboys
Francis Tanaguchi
1977
Fugly
Doctor
2007
Film
Site
Ken Tanaka
2025
Film
A Nanny for Christmas
Mr. Halligan
2010
Film
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
Bill Morishi
1998
Series
Jesse Hawkes
1989
Film
Extreme Dating
Joe
2004
Film
American Tragedy
Judge Lance Ito
2000
Film
Raven: Return of the Black Dragons
Ken Tanaka
1992
Film
National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
Saint Peter
1995
Film
And the Sea Will Tell
Enoki
1991
Film
The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
Shingen (voice)
2012
Film
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
Sun Bear (voice)
2001
Film
Silent Cries
Saburo Saigo
1993
Film
Velvet
Dr. Yashima
1984
Film
Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler
Lt. Arioto
1990
Film
Farewell to Manzanar
Teddy Wakatsuki
1976
Film
Wired
Coroner Thomas Noguchi
1989
Film
Thanksgiving Day
Banker
1990
Film
Laguna Heat
Coroner
1987
Film
In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
Matsumo
1990
Series
Kung Fu
Han Su Lok / Lama Campo Kushog
1972
Series
Kung Fu
Lama Campo Kushog / Han Su Lok
1972
Series
Kung Fu
Po San
1972
Film
Pizza Man
Former Prime Minister Nakasone
1991
Film
Lookin' to Get Out
Parking Attendant - Gets the China Speech
1982
Film
Alex & the Gypsy
X-Ray Technician
1976
Film
A Perfect Match
Dr. Tommy Chang
1980
Sylvan in Paradise
1986
Film
Jailbirds
Kasaki
1991
Film
Sex Tax: Based on a True Story
Judge
2010
Film
Lies Before Kisses
Lieutenant Hand
1991
Film
Little Miss Christmas
Additional Voices (voice)
2006
Film
Intimate Encounters
Professor Ikeda
1986
Film
Allison Sydney Harrison
Jimmy
1983
Film
The Road Raiders
Shimoto
1989
Film
Streets of Justice
Dr. Edwards
1985
Film
Gimme an 'F'
Japanese Businessman
1984
Film
Baby of the Bride
Dr. Chang
1991
Film
Run Till You Fall
Fujimoto
1988
Magnum PI: Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii
Naval Medical Examiner
1980