Yoshio Yoda (Fuji Kobiaji) 1934 - 2023 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-22-2023, 01:28 PM

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=38714003

James Yoshio Yoda passed away on January 13, 2023 in Fullerton, California. He was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 1934. He was predeceased by his son Edward Yuji Yoda. While he was studying law at Keio University in Japan he was encouraged by an acquaintance to pursue an acting career. He discontinued his studies and went to the United States and enrolled at the film school at the University of Southern California in 1958 from where he graduated with a degree in Cinema Arts.
In 1961 the school was asked if they had anyone who was bilingual in Japanese and English. He was then cast in a significant role in the movie "The Horizontal Lieutenant". His performance led him to be cast as "Fuji", part of the ensemble cast of the popular Tv series "McHale's Navy" and the two follow up movies.
After McHale's ended its run, he had some additional credits in acting and as an associate producer but moved on to private industry and became an Assistant Vice President of Toyota Hawaii.
After retirement he moved to Fullerton, California where he lived until his passing.
Per his request, no services will be held.

Alan Brady's Hair · 01-22-2023, 03:02 PM

A fine comic performer. RIP

Dude111 · 01-22-2023, 08:25 PM

Very sad...............

Sgt. Saunders · 01-25-2023, 03:39 PM

With Yoshio Yoda’s death, actor John Wright, who played radioman Willy Moss, is the last surviving member of the cast of “McHale’s Navy.”

Requiem aeternam, Mr. Yoda.

Alan Brady's Hair · 01-25-2023, 04:39 PM

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actor John Wright

Unusual career: he scored the role of Willie at age 20 and did 138 episodes and two McHale movies. From a country music family, he returned to that field and only has five IMDB acting credits in more than 50 years.

01-22-2023, 01:28 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Yoshio Yoda (Fuji Kobiaji) 1934 - 2023 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=38714003 James Yoshio Yoda passed away on January 13, 2023 in Fullerton, California. He was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 1934. He was predeceased by his son Edward Yuji Yoda. While he was studying law at Keio University in Japan he was encouraged by an acquaintance to pursue an acting career. He discontinued his studies and went to the United States and enrolled at the film school at the University of Southern California in 1958 from where he graduated with a degree in Cinema Arts. In 1961 the school was asked if they had anyone who was bilingual in Japanese and English. He was then cast in a significant role in the movie "The Horizontal Lieutenant". His performance led him to be cast as "Fuji", part of the ensemble cast of the popular Tv series "McHale's Navy" and the two follow up movies. After McHale's ended its run, he had some additional credits in acting and as an associate producer but moved on to private industry and became an Assistant Vice President of Toyota Hawaii. After retirement he moved to Fullerton, California where he lived until his passing. Per his request, no services will be held.

01-22-2023, 03:02 PM	#2
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,822	A fine comic performer. RIP

01-22-2023, 08:25 PM	#3
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,363	Very sad...............

01-25-2023, 03:39 PM	#4
Sgt. Saunders Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 27, 2021 Location: The Garden State Posts: 540	With Yoshio Yoda’s death, actor John Wright, who played radioman Willy Moss, is the last surviving member of the cast of “McHale’s Navy.” Requiem aeternam, Mr. Yoda.