Shuko Akune | |
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Born | April 1959 (age 64) Wahoo, Nebraska, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | G.I. Joe: The Movie | Jinx | Voice |
2007 | Stuck | Hospital Voice Menu | Voice |
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