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.
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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) |
Early life
editMiyahara was born in Los Angeles, California, on August 8, 1941.[1] He was of Japanese American descent.[2]
Career
editJon 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
editMiyahara died on August 6, 2025, at the age of 83.[9]
References
edit- ↑ 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
edit- Jon Miyahara at IMDb
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