Henry T. Yamada
- Actor
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Born (a Military brat) in Tachikawa USAFB, Tokyo, Japan, on February 16
to Hiroshi & Isabel. Then moved to Phoenix, Arizona, before his first
birthday where his sister Linda was born. Moved to Iwakuni, Japan, and
then moved to Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii. Attended Kaala Elementary School.
Moved to Negishi Heights, Yokohama, Japan, and went to Richard E. Byrd
School and later transfered to Yo-Hi Yokohama Junior and High School.
Studied and taught Judo under Yokoyama Sensei. Then moved to Malmstrom
AFB in Great Falls, Montana, and went to North Junior High. Then, moved
to Carson, California, and went to Carson High. Studied Tae Kwon Do
under Paul Song. Attended CSULB, where he studied business management
and Aikido and worked at Sanyo Elect as a packer, working his way up to
Parts Dept Coordinator. Worked for UPS 12 years as a Package car
driver. Retired early from UPS due to a back injury and then bought a
Tropical Fish store in OC. No longer has a store but continues to set
up and maintain Custom Aquariums while pursuing his acting career. Also
known for his large collection of Hot Wheels die cast cars, which has
been featured in a magazine in Japan.
