James Saito

James Saito

Known For

Life of Pi

Biography

​James Tomio Saito (born March 6, 1955) is an American actor, best known for his physical portrayal of Shredder in the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; the character was voiced by David McCharen.

Saito also appeared in films including The Devil's Advocate, Home Alone 3, Pearl Harbor, and Die Hard: With a Vengeance. His TV credits include MAS*H, MacGyver, Law & Order, and Sex and the City. Saito has appeared in numerous stage productions, with early career work at the Asian American theatre company East West Players in Los Angeles. On Broadway he has appeared in The King and I, and David Henry Hwang's Golden Child. He won an Obie Award in 2007 for his performance in Julia Cho's Durango at The Public Theater in New York City. He starred as Dr. Chen in the ABC drama Eli Stone.

Movies Featuring James Saito

Long Shot

Long Shot (2019)

as Minister Kishido
Wilson

Wilson (2017)

as Warren Kudo
Life of Pi

Life of Pi (2012)

as Older Insurance Investigator
Too Big to Fail

Too Big to Fail (2011)

as Chinese Official
Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor (2001)

as Japanese Aide
Home Alone 3

Home Alone 3 (1997)

as Chinese Mob Boss
Silent Cries

Silent Cries (1993)

as Japanese Soldier
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

as The Shredder / Oroko Saki
Farewell to Manzanar

Farewell to Manzanar (1976)

as Richard Wakatsuki