Julian Cihi

Julian Cihi
ジュリアン・スィーヒ
Born1986 or 1987 (age 37–38)
EducationBrown University (BA)
New York University (MFA)
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
ParentAki Mizusawa (mother)

Julian Cihi (Japanese: ジュリアン・スィーヒ,[1] born 1986 or 1987)[2] is a Japanese-American actor. He is known for his roles in Only Murders in the Building, The Tick, and High School Lover.

Early life and education

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Cihi was born to Guy Cihi and Aki Mizusawa in Tokyo, Japan. He has one sister.[3]

He attended an international school and moved to New York at age 17.[2][4] He studied at Brown University, where he majored in international relations and theater arts. At Brown, Cihi participated in a cappella and acted in Production Workshop shows.[5] After graduating, he earned an M.F.A. in acting at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[2]

Career

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In 2013, Cihi starred alongside Elizabeth Olsen in Classic Stage Company's production of "Romeo and Juliet."[6][4] He originally auditioned for the role of Tybalt, but was cast as Romeo after Finn Wittrock withdrew from the role.[2]

Cihi played Tim Kono in Season 1 of the comedy mystery series Only Murders in the Building.[7][8]

In 2023, Cihi voiced the Katayanagi Twins (Kyle and Ken) in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.[9]

In 2024, Cihi played Benjiro, an artist who drew art on pieces of old technology in the series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.

References

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  1. ^ "日本人のブロードウェイ俳優ジュリアン・スィーヒが語る演技への思い|シネマトゥデイ". シネマトゥデイ (in Japanese). 2015-06-02. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  2. ^ a b c d "Julian Cihi on His Leap from Serving Ramen Noodles to Romancing Elizabeth Olsen in CSC's Romeo & Juliet". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  3. ^ "水沢アキ「死ねばいいのに」息子との確執" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 10 Jun 2014. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b McElroy, Steven (2013-09-04). "A New Romeo for Classic Stage Company Production". ArtsBeat. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  5. ^ "Convoluted relationships and murder upstairs at PW". The Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  6. ^ Menon, Utpala (2013-09-26). "NYU alumnus to play star-crossed lovers". Washington Square News. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  7. ^ "'Only Murders in the Building' star Julian Cihi says Martin Short and Steve Martin play board games during breaks while everyone else is on their phones". www.businessinsider.com.
  8. ^ "Grad Acting: Julian Cihi ('12) in "Only Murderers in the Building"". tisch.nyu.edu.
  9. ^ Tinoco, Armando (October 14, 2023). "'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off': Netflix Drops Full Trailer Of Anime Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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