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Mako
Actor

Mako

10 Dec 1933Born
21 Jul 2006Died
72Age at death
145Credits

Biography

Mako was born in Kobe, Japan, the son of noted children's book author and illustrator Taro Yashima. His parents moved to the United States when he was a small child. He joined them there after World War II, in 1949, joining the military in the 1950s. He became a naturalized American citizen in 1956. When Mako first joined his parents in the USA, he studied architecture. During his military service, he discovered his theatrical talent, and trained at the Pasadena Community Playhouse. Mako was married to actress Shizuko Hoshi with whom he had two daughters (both are actresses) and three grandchildren.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 145 credits.

  1. TBABlack SashSeries: Master Li (6 episodes)
  2. 2017Samurai Jack: The Premiere MovieFilm: Aku (voice)
  3. 2007Rise: Blood HunterFilm: Poe
  4. 2007TMNTFilm: Splinter (voice)
  5. 2007CagesFilm: Tan
  6. 2005Memoirs of a GeishaFilm: Sakamoto
  7. 2005Maid in AkihabaraSeries (6 episodes)
  8. 2005Avatar: The Last AirbenderSeries: Iroh (voice) (40 episodes)
  9. 2004Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!Series (1 episode)
  10. 2003Duck DodgersSeries: Happy Cat / Ah-Choo (voice), Happy Cat (voice) (1 episode)
  11. 2003Lost at HomeSeries (1 episode)
  12. 2003Bulletproof MonkFilm: Mr. Kojima
  13. 2002Cruel GameFilm: Straw Hat
  14. 2002What's New, Scooby-Doo?Series: The Ancient One (voice) (1 episode)
  15. 2002MonkSeries: Master Zi (1 episode)
  16. 2001Samurai JackSeries: Aku (voice) (50 episodes)
  17. 2001Pearl HarborFilm: Admiral Yamamoto
  18. 2000Rugrats in Paris: The MovieFilm: Mr. Yamaguchi (voice)
  19. 2000The Secret Adventures of Jules VerneSeries (1 episode)
  20. 2000Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'Film: The Wizard (archive footage)
  21. 1999The West WingSeries: Dr. Yosh Takahashi (1 episode)
  22. 1999The AccompliceFilm: Santos
  23. 1999AlegríaFilm: Old Momo
  24. 1998Martial LawSeries: Master Reng (2 episodes)
  25. 1998The Bird People in ChinaFilm: Shen
  26. 1997Seven Years in TibetFilm: Kungo Tsarong
  27. 1997RiotFilm: Mr. Lee
  28. 1997The Sea WolfFilm
  29. 1996Sworn to JusticeFilm: Mr. Young
  30. 19967th HeavenSeries: Henry Muranaka (1 episode)
  31. 1996Balance of PowerFilm: Todo Matsumoto
  32. 1995JAGSeries: Ichiro Higashimori (1 episode)
  33. 1995Midnight ManFilm: Buun Som
  34. 1995Crying FreemanFilm: Shudo Shimazaki
  35. 1995Platypus ManSeries: Mr. Loo (1 episode)
  36. 1994Highlander III: The SorcererFilm: Nakano
  37. 1994A Dangerous PlaceFilm: Sensei
  38. 1994Red Sun RisingFilm: Buntoro Iga
  39. 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries: Lee Moy (1 episode)
  40. 1993FrasierSeries: Sam Tanaka (1 episode)
  41. 1993Rising SunFilm: Yoshida-san
  42. 1993Walker, Texas RangerSeries: Dr. Henry Lee, Edward Song (1 episode)
  43. 1993Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesSeries: Li Sung (2 episodes)
  44. 1993RoboCop 3Film: Kanemitsu
  45. 1992SidekicksFilm: Mr. Lee
  46. 1992NightingaleFilm: Narrator (voice)
  47. 1992My SamuraiFilm
  48. 1991Strawberry RoadFilm: Frank Machida
  49. 1991The Perfect WeaponFilm: Kim
  50. 1990Pacific HeightsFilm: Toshio Watanabe
  51. 1990Taking Care of BusinessFilm: Mr. Sakamoto
  52. 1990Hiroshima: Out of the AshesFilm: Sgt. Moritaki
  53. 1990Fatal MissionFilm: Trang
  54. 1990Murder in ParadiseFilm: Capt. Kilalo
  55. 1989An Unremarkable LifeFilm: Max Chin
  56. 1989The Paradise ClubSeries: Mr. Yamamoto (1 episode)
  57. 1988ParadiseSeries: Kao (1 episode)
  58. 1988The WashFilm: Nobu Matsumoto
  59. 1988Tucker: The Man and His DreamFilm: Jimmy
  60. 1988Silent AssassinsFilm: Oyama
  61. 1988SupercarrierSeries (1 episode)
  62. 1987Tour of DutySeries: Tran (1 episode)
  63. 1986Armed ResponseFilm: Akira Tanaka
  64. 1986P.O.W. The EscapeFilm: Capt. Vinh
  65. 1986Kung Fu: The MovieFilm: The Manchu
  66. 1986LovejoySeries: Toshiro Tanaka (2 episodes)
  67. 1985Spenser: For HireSeries (1 episode)
  68. 1985The EqualizerSeries: Jimmy Thanarat (1 episode)
  69. 1984Hawaiian HeatFilm: Maj. Taro Oshira
  70. 1984Hawaiian HeatSeries: Maj. Taro Oshira (11 episodes)
  71. 1984Conan the DestroyerFilm: Akiro 'The Wizard'
  72. 1983Girls of the White OrchidFilm: Mori
  73. 1983TestamentFilm: Mike
  74. 1983The Last NinjaFilm: Aitaro Sakura
  75. 1983The NightingaleFilm: Gardener / Minister
  76. 1983The A-TeamSeries: Pastry Chef (1 episode)
  77. 1982Voyagers!Series (1 episode)
  78. 1982Bring 'Em Back AliveSeries (1 episode)
  79. 1982Faerie Tale TheatreSeries: Gardener / Minister (1 episode)
  80. 1982Conan the BarbarianFilm: The Wizard

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