John Fujioka

{{Short description|American actor}}

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| name = John Fujioka

| image = John_Fujioka_in_Midway_1976.jpg

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| caption = John Fujioka in Midway

| birth_name = John Mamoru Fujioka

| birth_date = {{birth date|1925|6|29}}

| birth_place = Ola'a, Hawaii, U.S.

| death_date = {{death date and age|2018|12|13|1925|6|29}}

| death_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.

| occupation = Actor

| years_active = 1962–2004

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John Mamoru Fujioka (June 29, 1925 – December 13, 2018)[https://www.newspapers.com/image/593425369/?clipping_id=139415949 "John 'Mamo' Mamoru Fujioka"]. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. June 2, 2019. p. B6. Retrieved January 23, 2024. was an American actor of Japanese descent. He was particularly known for performing the role of a Japanese holdout soldier in The Last Flight of Noah's Ark, Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure, and American Ninja. He died in December 2018 at the age of 93.{{cite web|url=http://www.discovernikkei.org/en/resources/military/50/| title=Mamoru "John" Fujioka|publisher=Discover Nikkei|accessdate=2020-10-26}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bulletproofaction.com/2014/12/22/know-your-role-john-fujioka/| title=Know Your Role: John Fujioka|publisher=Bullet Proof Action|accessdate=2020-10-26}}

Early life and career

Born in Ola'a, Hawaii, Fujioka attended Hilo High School, University of Hawaii, and Elmhurst College, graduating with a degree in Sociology.

Personal life

Fujioka, who was openly gay, was survived by his life partner, Gerald Lentes.

Partial filmography

References