Jon Miyahara
American actor (1941–2025)
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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.
August 8, 1941
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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
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, at the age of 83.[9]
