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Peter Shinkoda was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on March 25, 1971. Peter Shinkoda is listed as a television actor. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Western Ontario.
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
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Western Ontario
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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