Julian Cihi
Japanese-American actor
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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.
New York University (MFA)
Julian Cihi | |
|---|---|
ジュリアン・スィーヒ | |
| Born | 1986 or 1987 (age 38–39) |
| Education | Brown University (BA) New York University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Parent | Aki Mizusawa (mother) |
Early life and education
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
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] He would reprise his role in the second episode of Season 5 titled, "After You".
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.
In 2026, Cihi was cast as Mizuki, a new Overwatch support character.