Babylon 5: The Gathering (1993) as Lt. Cmdr. Laurel Takashima
Four Rooms (1995) as Wife (segment “The Misbehavers”)
Robot Stories (2003) as Marcia
Short Info
Date Of Birth
January 27, 1966
Fact
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991]
Tamlyn Tomita’s Wiki and Biography
Tamlyn Tomita was born on 27 January 1966 on the Japanese island of Okinawa, which means that her zodiac sign is Aquarius and she is 53 years old. Tomita, who has dual Japanese and American nationality, is best known as the actress who worked on projects such as “The Day After Tomorrow” and “The Eye”. Being successful in her field, she was able to gain recognition and rise to fame, but also some questions have been posed about her personal life and early and formative years, as well as her relationship status, and we’ll talk about those in this article.
So just how rich is Tamlyn Tomita as of mid-2019? According to authoritative sources, this actress has a net worth of over $3 million, being accumulated from her career in the previously mentioned field. However, staying humble, she hasn’t spoken about her assets, such as houses and vehicles, but she is seemingly able to support herself financially.
Ethnicity and Background
When it comes to Tamlyn’s ethnicity, she is Asian and has luscious black hair and brown eyes, which compliments her complexion. Judging from the photos available on the internet, the actress has a fit figure and elegant sense of fashion, which indicates that she puts time and effort into her looks. She was born to Shiro and Asako – her dad was of Japanese and American ancestry who had migrated to the US prior to World War Two, who sadly passed away in 1990 due to complications from cancer.
When it comes to her education, Tomlyn was a student of Granada Hills High School, located in the San Fernando Valley, California. Prior to becoming a prominent actress, she competed in beauty pageants, where she had prominent success. In addition to that, she briefly sang, and released a single and an album. In one interview, she revealed that she never imagined acting or being in the entertainment world, adding that she had been interested in becoming a teacher – “Specifically history, to find out what happened to a people, to a culture, to a community, to a neighborhood, to individuals”, she said.
Social Media
Being in the entertainment world, Tomita is naturally active on social media, which she uses to promote her work as well as to communicate with her fans. She is active on Twitter and is followed by 5,000 people and Instagram – she has 17,000 followers on that platform. Some of her most recent posts on Twitter include a tweet in which she wrote about Simu Liu, who has recently signed a contract with Marvel, and is supposed to play the role of a superhero in one of their upcoming movies. Tamlyn described Liu as “. Intelligent, warm, inspiring articulate, humble, and sexy AF”. She has a lot of fans on Twitter, and they often write posts about her.
Instagram
Tamlyn often shares photos from her private life on Instagram, allowing her fans to take a closer look at what’s going on behind closed doors. She has recently posted a photo of herself, with the caption reading “To the CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD! We all tip our teacups to you! Thank you!!”. Besides that, she posted a photo of herself and one of her friends, and her fans seem to have loved it as they went on to write numerous sweet comments, complimenting the ladies, with one person telling them that they are glowing. Tamlyn rarely puts on any make-up, but she still looks radiant and youthful, which is just one of her many assets.
Relationship Status. Is She Married?
Despite being a public figure, Tamlyn prefers keeping some things behind closed doors and staying secretive. She once posted a photo of herself and a man whose identity she didn’t clarify. She hasn’t revealed if she’s dating, nor has she spoken about her dating history. Due to this, many believe that she might be single, but the actress hasn’t confirmed or denied anything. Reportedly, she doesn’t have any children. Most importantly, she seems to be living a happy and prosperous life filled with joy and travelling. As of today, she is mostly focused on her career.
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Career
Tamlyn made her acting debut in 1986, when she played the role of Kumiko in “The Karate Kid Part II”, and followed by working on projects such as “Hawaiian Dream”, “Santa Barbara” and “Vietnam, Texas”. During the early ‘90s, she continued working at a rapid pace, and played the role of Dr. Kimberly Shiroma in 11 episodes of “The Burning Zone”, in addition to being a guest star in numerous TV series’, such as “Murder, She Wrote” and “Will and Grace”. As of 2002, she appeared in seven episodes of “JAG” as Lt. Cmdr. Tracy Manetti, and in the same year she was a guest star in “24”.
Most Successful Projects
It might be hard to single out Tomita’s most successful roles and projects, as she’s had a lot of them. Perhaps one of the most popular movies she’s worked on is “The Day After Tomorrow” in 2004, in which she played Janet Tokada. In addition to that, her movie, “The Eye” got a lot of attention – the story follows a woman who, after an eye transplant, is able to see the supernatural world. In 2017, the actress joined the cast of the critically acclaimed TV series “The Good Doctor”. In one interview, Tamlyn said that she’s different from the role she plays in the series, adding that she’s more “dorky”. Overall, she has had 128 acting gigs and, as she’s a hardworking and talented woman, we believe there is more to come for her.
General Info
Full Name
Tamlyn Tomita
Date Of Birth
January 27, 1966
Height
1.57 m
Profession
Actor, Singer
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Family
Parents
Shiro Tomita, Asako Tomita
Accomplishments
Movies
The Karate Kid Part II, The Joy Luck Club, The Day After Tomorrow, Come See the Paradise, Four Rooms, Picture Bride, Robot Stories, Life Tastes Good, Babylon 5: The Gathering, Only the Brave, Tekken, The Eye, Vietnam, Texas, Why Am I Doing This?, AWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS, The Good Neighbor, The Last M…
TV Shows
The Burning Zone, Berlin Station
Social profile links
Facts
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Fact
1
Tamlyn’s father, the late Shiro Tomita, was interned at Manzanar during World War II as a child, and became a Sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department who helped to form the nation’s first Asian task force in 1977.
2
Is of Filipino and Okinawan descent.
3
1984 Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles
4
She graduated from Granada Hills High School in Los Angeles and had been majoring in history at UCLA before leaving for show business.
5
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991]
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
First World Problems
2017
TV Movie post-production
The Ningyo
2017
Short post-production
Kiyohime Bikuni
The Living Worst
2017
post-production
Cheetah
The Oak Tree and Onigiri
2016
Short completed
Misako
Real Artists
2017
Short
Anne Palladon
Teen Wolf
2014-2017
TV Series
Noshiko Yukimura
Berlin Station
2016
TV Series
Sandra Abe
Seppuku
2016
Short
Linda
The Unbidden
2016
Lauren Lee
The Good Neighbor
2016
Heather Cromwell
Chasing Life
2015
TV Series
Dr. Mae Lin
Daddy
2015/I
Sharlene Hong
Zoo
2015
TV Series
Minako Oz
How to Get Away with Murder
2014-2015
TV Series
Judge Carol Morrow
NCIS: Los Angeles
2014
TV Series
Homeland Security Agent Shana Rollins
Resurrection
2014
TV Series
Dr. Toni Willis
Operation Marriage
2014
Short
Lee
Teacher of the Year
2014
Vivian Lew
Awesome Asian Bad Guys
2014
Tamlyn / Pamlyn (2013)
True Blood
2013
TV Series
Ms. Suzuki
Bones
2013
TV Series
Dr. Alice Crawford
Hollywood Heights
2012
TV Series
Sarah Medeiros
Touch
2012
TV Series
Kazuko Osugi
Glee
2011-2012
TV Series
Julia Chang
White Room: 02B3
2012
Short
Five
Days of Our Lives
2012
TV Series
Dr. Ellen Yu
Make It or Break It
2012
TV Series
Dr. Lin
The Protector
2011
TV Series
Katrina
Law & Order: LA
2010-2011
TV Series
Miwako Nishizawa
The Chicago Code
2011
TV Series
Prosecutor
The Charles Kim Show
2011
Short
Tamlyn Tomita
A Super Duper Exotic Erotic Fetish Sexy Must See Story… A Tragedy of Oriental Proportions!
2010
Short
Helen
Starlight Inn
2010
Short
Grace Kim
Nómadas
2010/II
Memphis Beat
2010
TV Series
Noreen Drake
The Mikado Project
2010
Viola
Tekken
2010
Jun Kazama
Heroes
2007-2010
TV Series
Ishi Nakamura
Private Practice
2009
TV Series
Katie’s Lawyer
Eureka
2006-2009
TV Series
Kim Anderson
Kim Yamazaki
General Hospital
2008-2009
TV Series
Giselle
CSI: Miami
2009
TV Series
Dr. Sarah Fordham
Criminal Minds
2009
TV Series
Dr. Linda Kimura
The Mentalist
2009
TV Series
Lauri Medina
Why Am I Doing This?
2009
Donna
Monk
2009
TV Series
Eileen Hill
Stargate: Atlantis
2006-2008
TV Series
Chinese Ambassador Shen Xiaoyi
Shen Xiaoyi
Finding Madison
2008
Beth
Twenty Good Years
2008
TV Series
Saving Grace
2008
TV Series
Tori Chen
The Eye
2008
Mrs. Cheung
Two Sisters
2008
TV Movie
Shakti
Women’s Murder Club
2007
TV Series
Sachiko Johannes
Pandemic
2007
TV Movie
Melissa Lo
Peace
2006
Short
Sandy Sakai
Stargate SG-1
2006
TV Series
Shen Xiaoyi
Only the Brave
2006
Mary Takata
Commander in Chief
2006
TV Series
Randy
True Love & Mimosa Tea
2005
Short
Rebecca Nakasone
Gaijin – Ama-me Como Sou
2005
Maria Yamashita Salinas
North Shore
2004-2005
TV Series
Xao
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
2005
TV Movie
Helen Morriston
Strong Medicine
2004
TV Series
Dr. Nash
The Day After Tomorrow
2004
Janet Tokada
The Perfect Party
2004
Mom
Threat Matrix
2003
TV Series
Special Agent Nicole Hill
Day of Independence
2003
Short
Choir Member (uncredited)
24
2002-2003
TV Series
Jenny Dodge
The Agency
2003
TV Series
Elizabeth – Female Kidnapper
JAG
2002-2003
TV Series
Lt. Cmdr. Tracy Manetti
Robot Stories
2003
Marcia
007: Nightfire
2002
Video Game
Makiko Hayashi (voice)
For the People
2002
TV Series
Dr. Chaney
The Shield
2002
TV Series
Wanda Higoshi
Crossing Jordan
2001
TV Series
Dr. Grace Yakura
Providence
2001
TV Series
Mary Cassidy
Walking Shadow
2001
TV Movie
Rikki Wu
FreakyLinks
2001
TV Series
Emma Reed
Destiny
2001
TV Movie
The Michael Richards Show
2000
TV Series
Ming
Nash Bridges
2000
TV Series
Amy Chin
Betty Anderson
2000
Short
Detective Miyamoto
Runaway Virus
2000
TV Movie
Monique Chao
Will & Grace
1999
TV Series
Naomi
Seven Days
1999
TV Series
Michelle
The Last Man on Planet Earth
1999
TV Movie
Agent Kara Hastings
Life Tastes Good
1999
Julie Sado
Chicago Hope
1996-1998
TV Series
Jennifer Watanabe / Tina – Sutton’s Ex #3
Living Out Loud
1998
Bob’s Wife
Soundman
1998
Butch’s Wife
Hundred Percent
1998
Thaise
Raven: Return of the Black Dragons
1997
TV Movie
Kim Tanaka
The Sentinel
1997
TV Series
Suzanne Tomaki
Touch
1997
Prosecutor
The Killing Jar
1997
Diane Sanford
The Burning Zone
1996-1997
TV Series
Dr. Kimberly Shiroma
Sisters
1995
TV Series
Kiri Adams
Requiem
1995
Short
Fong
Four Rooms
1995
Wife (segment “The Misbehavers”)
Vanishing Son
1995
TV Series
Lan Chi
Notes on a Scale
1994
Murder, She Wrote
1994
TV Series
Det. Sharon Matsumoto
Vanishing Son IV
1994
TV Movie
Lanchi
Living Single
1994
TV Series
Mary
Highlander
1994
TV Series
Midori Koto
One West Waikiki
1994
TV Series
Taylor Chun
Vanishing Son II
1994
TV Movie
Lanchi
Picture Bride
1994
Kana
Time Trax
1994
TV Series
Toshi
The Joy Luck Club
1993
Waverly – The Daughter
Babylon 5: The Gathering
1993
TV Movie
Lt. Cmdr. Laurel Takashima
Raven
1992
TV Series
Kim Tanaka
Quantum Leap
1992
TV Series
Tamlyn Matsuda
Come See the Paradise
1990
Lily Yuriko Kawamura / McGann
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
1990
TV Movie
Sally
Vietnam, Texas
1990
Lan
The Karate Kid
1989
TV Series
Additional Characters
Santa Barbara
1987-1988
TV Series
Ming Li / Lily Murakami
To Heal a Nation
1988
TV Movie
Maya Ying Lin
Hiroshima Maiden
1988
TV Movie
Miyeko
Tour of Duty
1987
TV Series
VC Peasant Woman
Hawaiian Dream
1987
Karren Saito
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
Kumiko
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mighty Warriors of Comedy
2006
TV Movie documentary special thanks
The Water Ghost
1998
Short very special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
Documentary
Herself
The Real Miyagi
2015
Documentary
Herself
MIS Human Secret Weapon
2012
Documentary
Short Notice
2011
TV Series
Herself – Guest
The Cove: My Friend is…
2010
Short
Herself
2008 Asian Excellence Awards
2008
TV Movie documentary
Herself – Presenter
Independent Lens
2006
TV Series documentary
Vivian
Wendy… Uh… What’s Her Name
2006
Documentary short
Herself – Narrator
2006 Asian Excellence Awards
2006
TV Special
Herself – Presenter
Four Fingers of the Dragon
2003
Short
Herself
It’s Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview
1996
TV Special documentary
Herself
Awards
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2001
Asian Media Award
Asian American International Film Festival
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1989
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actress Guest Starring in a Syndicated Family Comedy, Drama or Special
