Nobu McCarthy

Actor

Nobu McCarthy

Born November 13, 1934 in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDied April 6, 200215 films

Nobu McCarthy (1934–2002) was a Canadian-born Japanese actress, fashion model, and artistic director best known for her roles in The Karate Kid Part II, The Geisha Boy, and her leadership of the East West Players.

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The Karate Kid Part II posterFirst watchThe Karate Kid Part II19866.3as YukieA major role in one of the best-rated films of their career.Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best…View film

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The Geisha Boy poster6.4The Geisha Boy1958Pacific Heights poster6.3Pacific Heights1990

Filmography

15 films as actor
  1. 2005Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Amavó Shinobu
  2. 1999Last ChanceMiss Bea
  3. 1994Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical EditionSari Hatano
  4. 1990Pacific HeightsMira Watanabe
  5. 1988The WashMasi Matsumoto
  6. 1986The Karate Kid Part IIYukie
  7. 1986T.J. Hooker: Blood SportMrs. McAllister
  8. 1976Farewell to ManzanarMisa / Jeanne Wakatsuki
  9. 1970Lost FlightZora Lewin
  10. 1961Two LovesWhareparita
  11. 1960Wake Me When It's OverUme Tanaka
  12. 1960Walk Like a DragonKim Sung
  13. 1959Five Gates to HellChioko
  14. 1959Tokyo After DarkB-girl in nightclub
  15. 1958The Geisha BoyKimi Sikita