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Public records list Nobu McCarthy as a model, television actor and film actor. Nobu McCarthy was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on November 13, 1934. Death is recorded on April 6, 2002, at the age of 67.
My Take
Nobu McCarthy, who passed away in 2002, deserves more recognition than she gets as a pioneering Asian actress in mid-century Hollywood. Younger audiences may know her as Mr. Miyagi's love interest in The Karate Kid Part II, but her Independent Spirit Award nomination for The Wash shows the depth she reached when finally given a real role. Born in Ottawa to a Japanese mother, she navigated an industry that offered Asian women almost nothing but stereotypes, and she later led East West Players, nurturing the next generation. I think her behind-the-scenes work building Asian American theatre may outlast even her film credits. A quietly important figure.
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- Name (English)
- Nobu McCarthy
- Name (Japanese)
- ノブ・マッカーシー
- Reading
- のぶ・まっかーしー
- Born
- November 13, 1934 – April 6, 2002
- Origin
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation
- model / actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
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Frequently asked questions
When was Nobu McCarthy born?
Born November 13, 1934.
When did Nobu McCarthy die?
Died April 6, 2002, aged 67.
Where was Nobu McCarthy from?
Nobu McCarthy was from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What did Nobu McCarthy do?
Nobu McCarthy worked as model, actor, television actor, film actor.
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