Mako
Born
December 10, 1933
Died
July 21, 2006 (72 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Kobe, Japan
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
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
Aku (voice)
2017
Rise: Blood Hunter
Poe
2007
TMNT
Splinter (voice)
2007
The Slanted Screen
Himself
2006
Memoirs of a Geisha
Sakamoto
2005
Maid in Akihabara
(6 episodes)
2005
Cages
Tan
2005
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Iroh (voice) · (40 episodes)
2005
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
(1 episode)
2004
Duck Dodgers
Happy Cat (voice) · (2 episodes)
2003
Duck Dodgers
Happy Cat / Ah-Choo (voice) · (1 episode)
2003
Lost at Home
(1 episode)
2003
Black Sash
(5 episodes)
2003
Bulletproof Monk
Mr. Kojima
2003
Cruel Game
Straw Hat
2002
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
The Ancient One (voice) · (1 episode)
2002
Monk
Master Zi · (1 episode)
2002
Samurai Jack
Aku (voice) · (50 episodes)
2001
Pearl Harbor
Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
2001
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Mr. Yamaguchi (voice)
2000
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
(1 episode)
2000
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
The Wizard (archive footage)
2000
The West Wing
Dr. Yosh Takahashi · (1 episode)
1999
The Accomplice
1999
Alegría: An Enchanting Fable
Old Momo
1999
Martial Law
(2 episodes)
1998
The Bird People in China
Shen
1998
Seven Years in Tibet
Kungo Tsarong
1997
Riot
Mr. Lee
1997
The Sea Wolf
1997
Sworn to Justice
Mr. Young
1996
7th Heaven
Henry Muranaka · (1 episode)
1996
Balance of Power
Todo Matsumoto
1996
JAG
Ichiro Higashimori · (1 episode)
1995
Midnight Man
Buun Som
1995
Crying Freeman
Shudo Shimazaki
1995
Platypus Man
Mr. Loo · (1 episode)
1995
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
Nakano
1994
A Dangerous Place
Sensei
1994
Red Sun Rising
Buntoro Iga
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Lee Moy · (1 episode)
1993
Frasier
Sam Tanaka · (1 episode)
1993
Rising Sun
Yoshida-san
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Dr. Henry Lee · (1 episode)
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Edward Song · (1 episode)
1993
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Li Sung · (2 episodes)
1993
RoboCop 3
Kanemitsu
1993
Sidekicks
Mr. Lee
1992
Nightingale
Narrator (voice)
1992
My Samurai
1992
Strawberry Road
Frank Machida
1991
The Perfect Weapon
Kim
1991
Pacific Heights
Toshio Watanabe
1990
Taking Care of Business
Mr. Sakamoto
1990
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
Sgt. Moritaki
1990
Fatal Mission
Trang
1990
Murder in Paradise
Capt. Kilalo
1990
An Unremarkable Life
Max Chin
1989
The Paradise Club
Mr. Yamamoto · (1 episode)
1989
Paradise
Kao · (1 episode)
1988
The Wash
Nobu Matsumoto
1988
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Jimmy
1988
Silent Assassins
Oyama
1988
Supercarrier
(1 episode)
1988
Tour of Duty
Tran · (1 episode)
1987
Armed Response
Akira Tanaka
1986
P.O.W. The Escape
Capt. Vinh
1986
Kung Fu: The Movie
The Manchu
1986
Lovejoy
Toshiro Tanaka · (2 episodes)
1986
Spenser: For Hire
(1 episode)
1985
The Equalizer
Jimmy Thanarat · (1 episode)
1985
Hawaiian Heat
Maj. Taro Oshira
1984
Hawaiian Heat
Maj. Taro Oshira · (11 episodes)
1984
Conan the Destroyer
Akiro 'The Wizard'
1984
Girls of the White Orchid
Mori
1983
Testament
Mike
1983
The Last Ninja
Aitaro Sakura
1983
The Nightingale
Gardener / Minister
1983
The A-Team
Pastry Chef · (1 episode)
1983
Voyagers!
(1 episode)
1982
Bring 'Em Back Alive
(1 episode)
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
Gardener / Minister · (1 episode)
1982
Conan the Barbarian
The Wizard / Narrator
1982
An Eye for an Eye
James Chan
1981
Under the Rainbow
Nakomuri
1981
The Bushido Blade
Enjiro
1981
The Greatest American Hero
Master of Flowers · (1 episode)
1981
Flamingo Road
(1 episode)
1981
Magnum, P.I.
Tozan · (1 episode)
1980
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Oda
1980
The Big Brawl
Herbert
1980
When Hell Was in Session
Maj. Bai
1979
A Man Called Sloane
Tanaka · (1 episode)
1979
The Facts of Life
(1 episode)
1979
Supertrain
(1 episode)
1979
The Incredible Hulk
Li Sung · (2 episodes)
1977
Visions
(1 episode)
1976
Quincy, M.E.
John Moroshima · (1 episode)
1976
Quincy, M.E.
Mr. Yamaguchi · (1 episode)
1976
Mr. T and Tina
(1 episode)
1976
Pacific Overtures
Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble
1976
Farewell to Manzanar
Fukimoto
1976
Wataridori: Birds of Passage
narrator
1976
The Killer Elite
Yuen Chung
1975
Wonder Woman
Mr. Brown · (1 episode)
1975
Prisoners
Sgt. Nguyen
1975
Khan!
(1 episode)
1975
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
Tao Gan
1974
The Island at the Top of the World
Oomiak
1974
The Green Hornet
Low Sing
1974
Yokahama Mama
Rooster (voice)
1972
Kung Fu
Wong Ti Lu · (1 episode)
1972
M*A*S*H
Major Choi · (4 episodes)
1972
Anna and the King
(1 episode)
1972
If Tomorrow Comes
Tadashi
1971
Silence
Kichijiro
1971
Columbo
Kanji Ousu · (1 episode)
1971
Fools
Psychiatrist
1970
The Hawaiians
Mun Ki
1970
The Challenge
Yuro
1970
Love, American Style
Jack · (1 episode)
1969
Room 222
(1 episode)
1969
The Great Bank Robbery
Secret Agent Fong
1969
Hawaii Five-O
Kazuo Tahashi · (1 episode)
1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Calvin Coolidge Ishimura
1968
Mannix
Tami Okada · (1 episode)
1967
Ironside
Phil Tsang · (1 episode)
1967
The Sand Pebbles
Po-han
1966
The Time Tunnel
Lt. Nakamura · (1 episode)
1966
The Green Hornet
Low Sing · (1 episode)
1966
The Ugly Dachshund
Kenji
1966
The F.B.I.
Yoshimura · (1 episode)
1965
The F.B.I.
Angry Youth (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1965
I Dream of Jeannie
Kato · (1 episode)
1965
Gidget
(1 episode)
1965
The Big Valley
Wong Lo · (1 episode)
1965
F Troop
Samurai Warrior · (1 episode)
1965
McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
Japanese Submarine Captain (uncredited)
1965
Broadside
Captain Osato · (1 episode)
1964
Broadside
The Japanese Commander · (1 episode)
1964
Burke's Law
Happy Tuava · (1 episode)
1963
Burke's Law
Pete · (1 episode)
1963
Arrest and Trial
Kyoto · (1 episode)
1963
McHale's Navy
(7 episodes)
1962
McHale's Navy
Lt. Sakawa · (1 episode)
1962
The Gallant Men
(1 episode)
1962
Ensign O'Toole
Yamada, Jr. · (1 episode)
1962
The Lloyd Bridges Show
Akai Takahashi · (1 episode)
1962
Never So Few
Soldier in Hospital
1959
77 Sunset Strip
Ito Nakayama · (1 episode)
1958
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee/Performer · (1 episode)
1956