Jon Miyahara
Jon Miyahara | |
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 Miyahara in 2015 | |
| Born | Jonathan Yasushi Miyahara August 8, 1941 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2025 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–2025 |
| Known for | Superstore (2015–2021) |
Jonathan Yasushi Miyahara (August 8, 1941 – August 6, 2025) was an American actor. He was best known for portraying Brett Kobashigawa in six seasons of the NBC workplace comedy Superstore.
Early life
Miyahara was born in Los Angeles, California, on August 8, 1941.[1] He was of Japanese American descent.[2]
Career
Jon Miyahara appeared in multiple episodes of the YouTube show Elders React.[3] Miyahara's only major TV role was in Superstore in which he had just one line in six seasons.[4] The character was thought to have been killed off in the Season 2 finale,[5] but returned in Season 3.[6] He had a cameo appearance in NBC's American Auto.[7] Alongside Nico Santos and Nichole Bloom, Miyahara was praised for the representation of Asian Americans.[8]
Death
Miyahara died on August 6, 2025, two days before his 84th birthday.[9]
References
- ^ McPherson, Chris (August 7, 2025). "Superstore Fan-Favorite, Jon Miyahara, Dead at 83". Collider. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Miyahara: Early Life, Finding Purpose beyond Fame, Breaking Into Hollywood, Acting Credits, Representation, and Impact". Hudson Farmhouse. May 7, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ REACT (May 8, 2014). Elders React to A Million Ways to Die in the West. Retrieved August 10, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Robinson, KiMi (August 7, 2025). "Jon Miyahara, wordlessly funny Brett in NBC's Superstore, dies at 83: Reports". USA Today. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Lambe, Stacy (October 25, 2017). "The Superstore Gang Comes to Terms With the Dead Body Found in Cloud 9 (Exclusive Clip)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Heimbrod, Camille (August 24, 2017). "Will Sal Or Brett Be Killed Off In Superstore Season 3?". International Business Times. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Art, Pop Culture & (August 7, 2025). "Jon Miyahara, Superstore actor known for Brett Kobashigawa role, dies at 83". The Express Tribune. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Kang, Inkoo (December 21, 2018). "2018 Was a Landmark Year for Asian American Representation". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ Wetherill, Jack; Winston, Fran (August 7, 2025). "Superstore legend dies as co-star pays emotional tribute to 'memorable' actor". Daily Star. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
External links
- Jon Miyahara at IMDb