Shiro Jyunchi Tanaka (1977-07-17) July 17, 1977 (age 46) Great Falls, Montana
Known for:
Actor Director
Years active:
1985–present
Spouse:
Maisie Andersen (m. 1999)
Children:
5
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Shiro Jyunchi Tanaka (b. July 17, 1977), known professionally as Shiro, is an American actor and director. He is best known for his role as Poo in the EarthBound franchise, and is also known for his
Early life
Shiro Jyunchi Tanaka was born in Great Falls, Montana on July 17, 1977 to painter Leanna Eston and actor Jyunchi "Junior" Tanaka. At
Career
In 1985, Shiro was hired to act as an extra in an episode of Tales from the Rails as a passenger on the screen locomotive Baldwin 2-8-0 #1472. After appearing as an extra and as recurring characters for several years, he then appeared in the 1990 film Star Pirates as the character Shaw, in his first major appearance. His performance received praise from critics and audiences alike, and won him the 1991 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 1994, Shiro was cast as
