Shuko Akune

Shuko Akune is an American film, television^[1] and stage actress^[2] best known for such films and television series as E/R, Come See the Paradise, Alien Nation, Cruel Intentions 2, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Murphy Brown, and The Steve Harvey Show.^[3]

Shuko Akune
Born	April 1959 (age 66) Wahoo, Nebraska, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Actress and voice actress
Spouse	Michael W. Pacelli ​ (m. 1990)​

In 1988 Akune won the San Diego Critics Circle Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a Japanese war bride in Velina Hasu Houston's play Tea.^[4][5]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1984-5	E/R	Maria Amardo
1985	Trapper John, M.D.	Maritza Agaya
	Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter	Connie Sunomono	TV movie
	Brothers	Lin Sue
1986	He's the Mayor	Penny
	The Redd Foxx Show	Mariko
	The Wizard	Mya
1988	Alien Nation	Police Secretary
	Kid Safe	Tina
1989	Thirtysomething	Susan
	Hot Prospects	Roxy
1990	Murphy Brown	Ivy
	Come See the Paradise	Reiko Sakoda
	Newhart	Sedaka
1991	Empty Nest	Secretary
	Fire: Trapped on the 37th Floor	Marika	TV movie
1992	Nightmare in the Daylight	Hotel Clerk
1994	Blankman	Campaign Worker
1996	Seinfeld	Receptionist
1999	Providence	Focus Group Lady
2000	The Steve Harvey Show	Principal Sito
	King of the Ants	Meade Park

Voice Work

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1987	G.I. Joe: The Movie	Jinx	Voice
2007	Stuck	Hospital Voice Menu	Voice