Jerry Fujikawa was an American actor who is best known for Chinatown, Farewell, My Lovely, and Kung Fu. He was born on February 18, 1912, in Monterey County, California.
Personal and Family Life
Jerry Fujikawa was married to Marion Gates, and together they had three children, including Cynthia Gates Fujikawa. His family life was kept relatively private, and he passed away on April 30, 1983, in Los Angeles County, California.
Career
Fujikawa gained recognition in various films and television shows. One of his notable roles was in the movie Chinatown, where he played a gardener. He also acted in other films such as Farewell, My Lovely and Kung Fu, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Jerry Fujikawa died on April 30, 1983. He is fondly remembered for his performance in Chinatown, where he mispronounced a line, creating a memorable moment in film history. His contributions to the entertainment industry continue to be appreciated.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Chinatown | 1974-06-20 | Gardener |
| Japanese War Bride | 1952-01-29 | Man at fish market (as Jerrie Fujikawa) |
| Madhouse | 1981-03-04 | Mr. Kimura |
| Nobody’s Perfect | 1968-01-12 | Watanabe |
| Eat My Dust | 1976-04-01 | Chou Lick |
| The Million Dollar Duck | 1971-06-30 | Japanese Official (uncredited) |
| Made For Each Other | 1971-12-12 | Vietnamese Man (uncredited) |
| Bachelor Flat | 1961-12-07 | Frank, Gardener |
| The Extraordinary Seaman | 1969-05-14 | Admiral Shimagoshi |
| The King of Marvin Gardens | 1972-10-12 | Agura |
| The End | 1978-05-10 | Japanese Gardener |
| Halls of Montezuma | 1951-01-04 | Japanese Soldier (uncredited) |
| Farewell, My Lovely | 1975-08-08 | Fence |
| The Cat from Outer Space | 1978-06-09 | 2nd E.R.L. Expert |
| When Hell Was in Session | 1979-10-08 | Komuro |
| The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | 2019-11-14 | Japanese Delegate (archive footage) |
| Three Came Home | 1950-02-20 | Japanese Soldier |
| Go for Broke! | 1951-05-04 | Communications Sergeant |
| I Was an American Spy | 1951-04-14 | Japanese Guard (uncredited) |
| Old Man River | 1999-03-03 | Himself |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Hwang |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Japanese Captain |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Japanese Delegate |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Farmer |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Father |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Sang Yu |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Dr. Pak |
| Taxi | 1978-09-12 | Itsumi Fujimoto |