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3 unusual facts about Conrad Yama


Conrad Yama

Off-Broadway, Yama originated roles in Plenty during its pre-Broadway run, and in Frank Chin's Year of the Dragon.

Highlights include The King of Marvin Gardens, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, the made for TV version of Year of the Dragon as Pa Eng, the father of George Takei's character, and Midway as Admiral Nobutake Kondō.

Yama's film credits include playing the title role, an unnamed Mao Zedong opposite Gregory Peck in The Chairman, as well as a number of small and supporting roles in film and made for TV movies.



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