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Mako
Acting

Mako

Born 1933-12-10
Kobe, Japan
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Mako

Pearl Harbor
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Pearl Harbor

2001
TMDB3.5
Avatar: The Last Airbender
TV
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Avatar: The Last Airbender

2005
TMDB4.4
Memoirs of a Geisha
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Memoirs of a Geisha

2005
TMDB3.8
Seven Years in Tibet
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Seven Years in Tibet

1997
TMDB3.6
Conan the Barbarian
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Conan the Barbarian

1982
TMDB3.4
Monk
TV
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Monk

2002
TMDB4.0
Frasier
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Frasier

1993
TMDB3.9
Columbo
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Columbo

1971
TMDB4.0
Conan the Destroyer
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Conan the Destroyer

1984
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The A-Team
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The A-Team

1983
TMDB3.8

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (158 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Samurai Jack: The Premiere MovieSamurai Jack: The Premiere MovieAku (voice)Movie2017
Rise: Blood HunterRise: Blood HunterPoeMovie2007
TMNTTMNTSplinter (voice)Movie2007
TMNTTMNTIn Memory OfMovie2007
CagesCagesTanMovie2007
The Slanted ScreenThe Slanted ScreenHimselfMovie2006
Memoirs of a GeishaMemoirs of a GeishaSakamotoMovie2005
Maid in AkihabaraSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Avatar: The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last AirbenderIroh (voice)TV Series2005
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!Self / AppearanceTV Series2004
Duck DodgersDuck DodgersHappy Cat (voice)TV Series2003
Duck DodgersDuck DodgersHappy Cat / Ah-Choo (voice)TV Series2003
Lost at HomeSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Bulletproof MonkBulletproof MonkMr. KojimaMovie2003
Cruel GameCruel GameStraw HatMovie2002
What's New, Scooby-Doo?What's New, Scooby-Doo?The Ancient One (voice)TV Series2002
MonkMonkMaster ZiTV Series2002
Samurai JackSamurai JackAku (voice)TV Series2001
Harsh Canvas: The Art & Life of Henry SugimotoHarsh Canvas: The Art & Life of Henry SugimotoSelf - Voice of Henry SugimotoMovie2001
Pearl HarborPearl HarborAdmiral YamamotoMovie2001
Rugrats in Paris: The MovieRugrats in Paris: The MovieMr. Yamaguchi (voice)Movie2000
The Secret Adventures of Jules VerneThe Secret Adventures of Jules VerneSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'The Wizard (archive footage)Movie2000
The West WingThe West WingDr. Yosh TakahashiTV Series1999
The AccompliceThe AccompliceSantosMovie1999
AlegríaAlegríaOld MomoMovie1999
Martial LawMartial LawMaster RengTV Series1998
The Bird People in ChinaThe Bird People in ChinaShenMovie1998
Seven Years in TibetSeven Years in TibetKungo TsarongMovie1997
RiotRiotMr. LeeMovie1997
The Sea WolfThe Sea WolfSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Sworn to JusticeSworn to JusticeMr. YoungMovie1996
7th Heaven7th HeavenHenry MuranakaTV Series1996
Balance of PowerBalance of PowerTodo MatsumotoMovie1996
JAGJAGIchiro HigashimoriTV Series1995
Midnight ManMidnight ManBuun SomMovie1995
Crying FreemanCrying FreemanShudo ShimazakiMovie1995
Platypus ManPlatypus ManMr. LooTV Series1995
Highlander III: The SorcererHighlander III: The SorcererNakanoMovie1994
A Dangerous PlaceA Dangerous PlaceSenseiMovie1994
Red Sun RisingRed Sun RisingBuntoro IgaMovie1994
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderLee MoyTV Series1993
FrasierFrasierSam TanakaTV Series1993
Rising SunRising SunYoshida-sanMovie1993
Walker, Texas RangerWalker, Texas RangerDr. Henry LeeTV Series1993
Walker, Texas RangerWalker, Texas RangerEdward SongTV Series1993
Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesKung Fu: The Legend ContinuesLi SungTV Series1993
RoboCop 3RoboCop 3KanemitsuMovie1993
SidekicksSidekicksMr. LeeMovie1992
NightingaleNightingaleNarrator (voice)Movie1992
My SamuraiMy SamuraiSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Strawberry RoadStrawberry RoadFrank MachidaMovie1991
The Perfect WeaponThe Perfect WeaponKimMovie1991
Pacific HeightsPacific HeightsToshio WatanabeMovie1990
Taking Care of BusinessTaking Care of BusinessMr. SakamotoMovie1990
Hiroshima: Out of the AshesHiroshima: Out of the AshesSgt. MoritakiMovie1990
Fatal MissionFatal MissionTrangMovie1990
Murder in ParadiseMurder in ParadiseCapt. KilaloMovie1990
An Unremarkable LifeAn Unremarkable LifeMax ChinMovie1989
The Paradise ClubThe Paradise ClubMr. YamamotoTV Series1989
ParadiseParadiseKaoTV Series1988
The WashThe WashNobu MatsumotoMovie1988
Tucker: The Man and His DreamTucker: The Man and His DreamJimmyMovie1988
Silent AssassinsSilent AssassinsOyamaMovie1988
SupercarrierSupercarrierSelf / AppearanceTV Series1988
Tour of DutyTour of DutyTranTV Series1987
Armed ResponseArmed ResponseAkira TanakaMovie1986
P.O.W. The EscapeP.O.W. The EscapeCapt. VinhMovie1986
Kung Fu: The MovieKung Fu: The MovieThe ManchuMovie1986
LovejoyLovejoyToshiro TanakaTV Series1986
Spenser: For HireSpenser: For HireSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
The EqualizerThe EqualizerJimmy ThanaratTV Series1985
Hawaiian HeatHawaiian HeatMaj. Taro OshiraMovie1984
Hawaiian HeatHawaiian HeatMaj. Taro OshiraTV Series1984
Conan the DestroyerConan the DestroyerAkiro 'The Wizard'Movie1984
Girls of the White OrchidGirls of the White OrchidMoriMovie1983
TestamentTestamentMikeMovie1983
The Last NinjaThe Last NinjaAitaro SakuraMovie1983
The NightingaleThe NightingaleGardener / MinisterMovie1983
The A-TeamThe A-TeamPastry ChefTV Series1983
Voyagers!Voyagers!Self / AppearanceTV Series1982
Bring 'Em Back AliveBring 'Em Back AliveSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
Faerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale TheatreGardener / MinisterTV Series1982
Conan the BarbarianConan the BarbarianThe WizardMovie1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseMikeTV Series1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseNobu MatsumotoTV Series1982
An Eye for an EyeAn Eye for an EyeJames ChanMovie1981
Under the RainbowUnder the RainbowNakomuriMovie1981
The Bushido BladeThe Bushido BladeEnjiroMovie1981
The Greatest American HeroThe Greatest American HeroMaster of FlowersTV Series1981
Flamingo RoadFlamingo RoadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Magnum, P.I.Magnum, P.I.TozanTV Series1980
Hito Hata: Raise the BannerHito Hata: Raise the BannerOdaMovie1980
The Big BrawlThe Big BrawlHerbertMovie1980
When Hell Was in SessionWhen Hell Was in SessionMaj. BaiMovie1979
A Man Called SloaneA Man Called SloaneTanakaTV Series1979
The Facts of LifeThe Facts of LifeMr. WakamatsuTV Series1979
SupertrainSupertrainKirby YamashidaTV Series1979
The Incredible HulkThe Incredible HulkLi SungTV Series1977
VisionsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Quincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E.John MoroshimaTV Series1976
Quincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E.Mr. YamaguchiTV Series1976
Mr. T and TinaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Pacific OverturesPacific OverturesReciter/Shogun/Jonathan GobleMovie1976
Anatomy of a SongAnatomy of a SongSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Farewell to ManzanarFarewell to ManzanarFukimotoMovie1976
Wataridori: Birds of PassageWataridori: Birds of PassageNarratorMovie1976
The Killer EliteThe Killer EliteYuen ChungMovie1975
Wonder WomanWonder WomanMr. BrownTV Series1975
PrisonersPrisonersSgt. NguyenMovie1975
Karate SenseiKarate SenseiNarratorMovie1975
Khan!Khan!Self / AppearanceTV Series1975
Judge Dee and the Monastery MurdersJudge Dee and the Monastery MurdersTao GanMovie1974
The Island at the Top of the WorldThe Island at the Top of the WorldOomiakMovie1974
The Green HornetThe Green HornetLow SingMovie1974
Yokahama MamaYokahama MamaRooster (voice)Movie1972
Kung FuKung FuWong Ti LuTV Series1972
M*A*S*HM*A*S*HMajor ChoiTV Series1972
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoKenjiMovie1972
Anna and the KingAnna and the KingSanumTV Series1972
If Tomorrow ComesIf Tomorrow ComesTadashiMovie1971
SilenceSilenceKichijiroMovie1971
SilenceSilenceProduction DesignMovie1971
ColumboColumboKanji OusuTV Series1971
FoolsFoolsPsychiatristMovie1970
The HawaiiansThe HawaiiansMun KiMovie1970
The ChallengeThe ChallengeYuroMovie1970
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleJackTV Series1969
Room 222Room 222Self / AppearanceTV Series1969
The Great Bank RobberyThe Great Bank RobberySecret Agent FongMovie1969
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OKazuo TahashiTV Series1969
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellThe Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellCalvin Coolidge IshimuraMovie1968
MannixMannixTami OkadaTV Series1967
IronsideIronsidePhil TsangTV Series1967
The Sand PebblesThe Sand PebblesPo-hanMovie1966
The Time TunnelThe Time TunnelLt. NakamuraTV Series1966
The Green HornetThe Green HornetLow SingTV Series1966
The Ugly DachshundThe Ugly DachshundKenjiMovie1966
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.YoshimuraTV Series1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Angry Youth (uncredited)TV Series1965
I Dream of JeannieI Dream of JeannieKatoTV Series1965
GidgetGidgetSelf / AppearanceTV Series1965
The Big ValleyThe Big ValleyWong LoTV Series1965
F TroopF TroopSamurai WarriorTV Series1965
McHale's Navy Joins the Air ForceMcHale's Navy Joins the Air ForceJapanese Submarine Captain (uncredited)Movie1965
Burke's LawBurke's LawHappy TuavaTV Series1963
Burke's LawBurke's LawPeteTV Series1963
Arrest and TrialArrest and TrialKyotoTV Series1963
McHale's NavyMcHale's NavySelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
McHale's NavyMcHale's NavyLt. SakawaTV Series1962
The Gallant MenThe Gallant MenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
Ensign O'TooleEnsign O'TooleYamada, Jr.TV Series1962
The Lloyd Bridges ShowThe Lloyd Bridges ShowAkai TakahashiTV Series1962
Never So FewNever So FewSoldier in HospitalMovie1959
77 Sunset Strip77 Sunset StripIto NakayamaTV Series1958
Tony AwardsTony AwardsSelf - Nominee / PerformerTV Series1956
Avatar: The Last AirbenderIrohMovie—
Black SashBlack SashMaster LiTV Series—