James Taku Leung

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James Taku Leung is a professional actor and voice actor known for his work in film, television, and animation. His career is distinguished by linguistic versatility, being fluent in American English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese, a skill that has enabled him to portray a wide range of characters and bridge cultural narratives in his performances. Beyond acting, he has also worked as a writer and producer.

In the realm of anime voice acting, Leung is recognized for his role in the English-language dub of the original Netflix anime series Great Pretender. Produced by Wit Studio, the series features Leung providing the voice for the character Ishigami, who serves as the boss of the protagonist, Makoto Edamura, at the Suzaku Association in Tokyo. This performance is part of a broader voice acting portfolio that includes roles in major animated features. He lent his voice to the film Wish Dragon as additional voices and contributed to the Academy Award-winning animated feature Big Hero 6. His voice work also extends to the Kung Fu Panda franchise, where he voiced the character Transforming Wolf in Kung Fu Panda 4.

Leung's on-screen acting career includes appearances in a variety of film and television projects. His filmography features roles in movies such as Memoirs of a Geisha, Accepted, and the horror film Deep Dark Farewell. On television, he has appeared in series like 9-1-1: Lone Star and The Brothers Sun. His background also includes military service, having been enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Studies from Columbia University.
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