James Shigeta was an American actor known for his performances in several notable films, including The Crimson Kimono (1959), Flower Drum Song (1961), Midway (1976), and Die Hard (1988). His diverse roles showcased his talent and made significant contributions to the film industry, particularly in the representation of Asian actors. Shigeta's career spanned several decades, during which he became a respected figure in Hollywood, recognized for both his skill and charisma.
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Time Zone - Pacific/Honolulu (10:30 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Shigeta belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Honolulu
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: respiratory failure
Educated At: President Theodore Roosevelt High School | New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation: film actor | television actor | voice actor | stage actor | pianist | singer | actor
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 17, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Gemini 12 | 26 Gemini 44 | 29 Virgo 25 |
| Moon | 9 Scorpio 39 | 6 Leo 19 | 18 Taurus 28 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 18 | 21 Cancer 7 | 22 Libra 56 |
| Venus | 11 Taurus 5 | 5 Leo 13 | 26 Leo 42 |
| Mars | 20 Leo 15 | 22 Taurus 10 | 20 Libra 53 |
| Jupiter | 1 Gemini 10 | 27 Cancer 26 | 16 Gemini 3 |
| Saturn | 27 Sagittarius 40 | 13 Aries 22 | 24 Sagittarius 44 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 1 | 3 Gemini 2 | 9 Aries 47 |
| Neptune | 29 Leo 0 | 4 Aries 18 | 2 Virgo 11 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 20 | 5 Aquarius 7 | 19 Cancer 29 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 22 | 3 Pisces 16 | 14 Taurus 14 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 22 | 3 Virgo 16 | 14 Scorpio 14 |
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