Highest rated as cast or director
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.
Acted in 138
2010s
- 2017
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
Aku (voice)
2000s
- 2007
Cages
Tan
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Black Sash
Master Li · 6 episodes
- 2002
Cruel Game
Straw Hat
- 2001
- 2000
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
TV
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
The Wizard (archive footage)
1990s
- 1999
The Accomplice
Santos
Alegría
Old Momo
- 1998
The Bird People in China
Shen
- 1997
The Sea Wolf
Movie
- 1996
Balance of Power
Todo Matsumoto
- 1995
Midnight Man
Buun Som
Platypus Man
Mr. Loo · 1 episode
- 1994
A Dangerous Place
Sensei
- 1993
- 1992
My Samurai
Movie
- 1991
Strawberry Road
Frank Machida
- 1990
Fatal Mission
Trang
Murder in Paradise
Capt. Kilalo
1980s
- 1989
An Unremarkable Life
Max Chin
- 1988
The Wash
Nobu Matsumoto
Silent Assassins
Oyama
Supercarrier
TV
- 1987
- 1986
Armed Response
Akira Tanaka
Kung Fu: The Movie
The Manchu
- 1985
- 1984
Hawaiian Heat
Maj. Taro Oshira
Hawaiian Heat
Maj. Taro Oshira · 11 episodes
- 1983
The Last Ninja
Aitaro Sakura
The Nightingale
Gardener / Minister
- 1982
Bring 'Em Back Alive
TV
- 1981
Under the Rainbow
Nakomuri
The Bushido Blade
Enjiro
- 1980
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Oda
1970s
- 1979
A Man Called Sloane
Tanaka · 1 episode
- 1977
- 1976
Pacific Overtures
Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble
Anatomy of a Song
Movie
Farewell to Manzanar
Fukimoto
- 1975
Prisoners
Sgt. Nguyen
Khan!
TV
- 1974
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Tao Gan
The Green Hornet
Low Sing
- 1972
Yokahama Mama
Rooster (voice)
Kung Fu
Wong Ti Lu · 1 episode
The Streets of San Francisco
Kenji
Anna and the King
Sanum · 1 episode
- 1971
- 1970
Fools
Psychiatrist
The Challenge
Yuro
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Calvin Coolidge Ishimura
- 1967
- 1966
- 1965
McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
Japanese Submarine Captain (uncredited)
- 1963
- 1962
Ensign O'Toole
Yamada, Jr. · 1 episode
Art department 1
1970s
- 1971
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2007
Appearances7
2000s
- 2006
The Slanted Screen
Himself
- 2005
Genndy's Scrapbook: The Story of Genndy Tartakovsky
Self/Narrator
- 2001
Harsh Canvas: The Art & Life of Henry Sugimoto
Self - Voice of Henry Sugimoto
1990s
- 1992
Nightingale
Narrator (voice)
1970s
- 1976
Wataridori: Birds of Passage
Narrator
- 1975
Karate Sensei
Narrator
