Tamlyn Tomita TV Shows and Screen Roles
Tamlyn Tomita’s television work includes contemporary medical drama, returning franchise characters, science fiction and historical fantasy. This guide prioritises TV roles while pointing out when an earlier film supplies useful context for a familiar character.
Selected screen credits at a glance
| Title | Credited character or appearance |
|---|---|
| The Good Doctor (2017–2019) | Allegra Aoki |
| Cobra Kai (2021 appearance) | Kumiko |
| Star Trek: Picard (2020 appearance) | Commodore Oh |
| The Man in the High Castle (2016–2018 appearances) | Tamiko |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) | Yukari |
What to watch and why
The Good Doctor (2017–2019)
A regular role in the medical drama’s institutional world. It is a useful starting point if you want a recurring performance within an ensemble about professional responsibility and hospital relationships.
Cobra Kai (2021 appearance)
Tomita returns to the character she played in The Karate Kid Part II. Seeing the earlier film first gives the reunion its context; this is not a newly invented character sharing the same name.
Star Trek: Picard (2020 appearance)
The science-fiction role places her within the franchise’s power structures. Choose the correct series and season rather than assuming the character appears in every Star Trek production.
The Man in the High Castle (2016–2018 appearances)
The alternate-history series offers a distinct recurring role and a darker political setting. Its speculative history is different from either contemporary medical drama or the Star Trek universe.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
The live-action adaptation is separate from the animated series. Matching the production format and year is important when searching for the performer rather than the original animated character.
Where to start with Tamlyn Tomita
The Good Doctor is a direct introduction to her continuing television work. Cobra Kai is the choice for viewers following Kumiko from The Karate Kid Part II, while Picard and The Man in the High Castle provide contrasting speculative settings. These are selected roles rather than a claim to catalogue every guest appearance across a long career.
Credit sources and viewing options
This is a selected filmography, not an exhaustive list of every guest appearance. Character names identify the role; a documentary appearance as oneself and a voice performance are different credit types. Check the release year and episode before choosing a provider.
Japanese American National Museum’s Tamlyn Tomita screen-work profile.
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