Otto Yamaoka

Otto Yamaoka

Deceased · Born: Apr 25, 1904 · Died: Jun 5, 1967

Personal Details

BornApr 25, 1904 Seattle, Washington, USA

Biography

Otto Yamaoka was an exceptional individual, one of the scarce few individuals of Japanese descent who managed to carve out a successful career in the vibrant city of Hollywood during the 1930s, a decade marked by significant cultural and societal changes. Despite the challenges that came with being a minority in a predominantly Caucasian industry, Yamaoka persevered and established himself as a talented actor, predominantly known for his comedic roles that brought joy and laughter to audiences.

Career

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1940
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The Letter
The Letter as Bartender at Party (uncredited)
{"id":226982,"title":"Trouble in Sundown","year":"1939","character":"Foo Yung","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/trouble-in-sundown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226982.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":14327,"title":"Libeled Lady","year":"1936","character":"Ching","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/libeled-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jlgkvpscfj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jlgkvpscfj0.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
{"id":73685,"title":"Night Waitress","year":"1936","character":"Fong","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/night-waitress","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73685.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73685.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73486,"title":"Rhythm on the Range","year":"1936","character":"Chinese Houseboy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rhythm-on-the-range","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73486.jpg"},"released":1}
Rhythm on the Range
Rhythm on the Range as Chinese Houseboy
{"id":73718,"title":"The Wedding Night","year":"1935","character":"Taka","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-wedding-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73718.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73718.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
{"id":74656,"title":"Before Midnight","year":"1933","character":"Kono","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/before-midnight-1933","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74656.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74656.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
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1932
The Racing Strain
The Racing Strain as Togo (as Otto Yama)
{"id":74854,"title":"Westward Passage","year":"1932","character":"Chong (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/westward-passage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74854.jpg"},"released":1}
Westward Passage
Westward Passage as Chong (uncredited)
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1931
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1930
The Benson Murder Case
The Benson Murder Case as Sam (uncredited)