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My Take
What I respect most about Peter Shinkoda is how much menace he can pack into stillness. His Nobu in Marvel's Daredevil lingers in my memory far longer than louder villains, and his grounded turn as Dai on Falling Skies proves his range. A Montreal-born, university-educated actor carving out space in Hollywood as an Asian-Canadian performer is no small feat, and you can feel that quiet resolve in his work. I'm drawn to actors who win through presence rather than spectacle, and Shinkoda is exactly that kind of craftsman. He elevates every scene he's handed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Shinkoda
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・シンコダ
- Reading
- ぴーたー・しんこだ
- Born
- March 25, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Western Ontario
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Shinkoda born?
Born March 25, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Peter Shinkoda from?
Peter Shinkoda is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What does Peter Shinkoda do?
Peter Shinkoda works as actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.