Shuko Akune | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1959 (age 64) Wahoo, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and voice actress |
| Spouse |
Michael W. Pacelli (m. 1990) |
Shuko Akune is an American film, television[1] and stage actress[2] best known for such films and television series as E/R, Come See the Paradise, Alien Nation, Cruel Intentions 2, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Murphy Brown, and The Steve Harvey Show.[3]
In 1988 Akune won the San Diego Critics Circle Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a Japanese war bride in Velina Hasu Houston's play Tea.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-5 | E/R | Maria Amardo | |
| 1985 | Trapper John, M.D. | Maritza Agaya | |
| Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter | Connie Sunomono | TV movie | |
| Brothers | Lin Sue | ||
| 1986 | He's the Mayor | Penny | |
| The Redd Foxx Show | Mariko | ||
| The Wizard | Mya | ||
| 1988 | Alien Nation | Police Secretary | |
| Kid Safe | Tina | ||
| 1989 | Thirtysomething | Susan | |
| Hot Prospects | Roxy | ||
| 1990 | Murphy Brown | Ivy | |
| Come See the Paradise | Reiko Sakoda | ||
| Newhart | Sedaka | ||
| 1991 | Empty Nest | Secretary | |
| Fire: Trapped on the 37th Floor | Marika | TV movie | |
| 1992 | Nightmare in the Daylight | Hotel Clerk | |
| 1994 | Blankman | Campaign Worker | |
| 1996 | Seinfeld | Receptionist | |
| 1999 | Providence | Focus Group Lady | |
| 2000 | The Steve Harvey Show | Principal Sito | |
| King of the Ants | Meade Park |
Voice Work
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | G.I. Joe: The Movie | Jinx | Voice |
| 2007 | Stuck | Hospital Voice Menu | Voice |
References
- ↑ "Shuko Akune". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17.
- ↑ "STAGE REVIEW : TOO PLAYFUL 'GAME OF LOVE AND CHANCE'". Los Angeles Times. January 16, 1987.
- ↑ "STARZ". Starz.com. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ↑ "STAGE REVIEW : 'Tea' and Empathy : Velina Hasu Houston's Heartfelt Stories of Japanese War Brides". Los Angeles Times. January 29, 1991.
- ↑ "The Old Globe Wins Most of Critics' Awards". Los Angeles Times. October 24, 1988.
External links
- Shuko Akune at IMDb
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