Shuko Akune

Shuko Akune
BornApril 1959 (age 65)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actress and voice actress
Spouse
Michael W. Pacelli
(m. 1990)

Shuko Akune is an American film, television[1] and stage actress[2] best known for such films and television series as E/R, Come See the Paradise, Alien Nation, Cruel Intentions 2, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Murphy Brown, and The Steve Harvey Show.[3]

In 1988 Akune won the San Diego Critics Circle Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a Japanese war bride in Velina Hasu Houston's play Tea.[4][5]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1984-5 E/R Maria Amardo
1985 Trapper John, M.D. Maritza Agaya
Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter Connie Sunomono TV movie
Brothers Lin Sue
1986 He's the Mayor Penny
The Redd Foxx Show Mariko
The Wizard Mya
1988 Alien Nation Police Secretary
Kid Safe Tina
1989 Thirtysomething Susan
Hot Prospects Roxy
1990 Murphy Brown Ivy
Come See the Paradise Reiko Sakoda
Newhart Sedaka
1991 Empty Nest Secretary
Fire: Trapped on the 37th Floor Marika TV movie
1992 Nightmare in the Daylight Hotel Clerk
1994 Blankman Campaign Worker
1996 Seinfeld Receptionist
1999 Providence Focus Group Lady
2000 The Steve Harvey Show Principal Sito
King of the Ants Meade Park

Voice Work

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Year Title Role Notes
1987 G.I. Joe: The Movie Jinx Voice
2007 Stuck Hospital Voice Menu Voice

References

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  1. ^ "Shuko Akune". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17.
  2. ^ "STAGE REVIEW : TOO PLAYFUL 'GAME OF LOVE AND CHANCE'". Los Angeles Times. January 16, 1987.
  3. ^ "STARZ". Starz.com. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  4. ^ "STAGE REVIEW : 'Tea' and Empathy : Velina Hasu Houston's Heartfelt Stories of Japanese War Brides". Los Angeles Times. January 29, 1991.
  5. ^ "The Old Globe Wins Most of Critics' Awards". Los Angeles Times. October 24, 1988.
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