Mark Alan Dacascos (born February 26, 1964) is an American actor and martial artist. He won numerous karate and various styles of kung fu championships between the ages of 7 and 18. Beginning in January 2005, Dacascos has portrayed "the Chairman" on Food Network's television series Iron Chef America. This role was previously played by Takeshi Kaga in the original Japanese Iron Chef, and Dacascos' character is presented as Kaga's nephew, though the actors are not related. Dacascos went on to continue the role in Iron Chef Australia. His other roles include: Eric Draven in The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Eubulon, the Advent Master, on Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, the lead role of "Mani" in the French film Brotherhood of the Wolf and the lead role of "Crying Freeman" in the film of the same name. Dacascos competed in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars. His partner was So You Think You Can Dance finalist Lacey Schwimmer. The pair was eliminated in the 7th episode. On November 2, 2010, CBS announced Dacascos was cast to reprise the role of Steve McGarrett's arch-nemesis, Wo Fat, in the modern remake of Hawaii Five-0.
Known For
Knights of the Zodiac
Mylock
2023
Blade of the 47 Ronin
Shinshiro
2022
Run & Gun
Brando
2022
Monsters and Muses
Thin Man
2020
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Zero
2019
Beyond the Game
Fighter
2014
To Have and to Hold
Nantauquas
2014
Operation Rogue
Captain Max Randall
2014
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
Cobra
2013
Sultanın Sırrı
2011
Shadows in Paradise
Lt. Max Forrester
2010
Samurai
2010
Wolvesbayne
Von Griem
2009
Serbian Scars
Peter Olsen Obilich
2009
The Legend of Bruce Lee
Thai Fighter
2009
I Am Omega
Renchard
2007
Alien Agent
Rykker
2007
Code Name: The Cleaner
Eric Hauck
2007
Only The Brave
Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
2006
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point
Capt. Matt Daniels
2006
Solar Attack
Lucas Foster
2006
The Hunt for Eagle One
Lt. Matt Daniels
2006
Nomad: The Warrior
Sharish
2005
Junior Pilot
Kato
2005
Cradle 2 the Grave
Yao Ling
2003
Scorcher
Ryan Beckett
2002
Instinct to Kill
J.T. Dillon
2001
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Mani
2001
The Base
Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton
1999
No Code of Conduct
Paul DeLucca
1999
Boogie Boy
Jesse Page
1998
Sanctuary
Luke Kovak
1998
Deathline
The Trocia
1997
Drive
Toby Wong
1997
DNA
Dr. Ash Mattley
1997
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Lo-Mai
1996
Sabotage
Michael Bishop
1996
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
Matt Reeves
1995
Deadly Past
Leo
1995
Crying Freeman
Yo Hinomura / Freeman
1995
Double Dragon
Jimmy Lee
1994
Dragstrip Girl
Johny Remirez
1994
Only the Strong
Louis Stevens
1993
Angel Town
Stoner's Driver
1990
The Sheriff
Garrison7: War Is Coming
Nolan Lore
Jade
Reese
2024
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Shindo Samurai 2 / Angry Cook (voice) · (1 episode)
2023
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Chiaki / Referee (voice) · (1 episode)
2023
Legend of the White Dragon
Xang
2023
Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend
Chairman · (8 episodes)
2022
Assault on VA-33
Jackson
2021
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
Richard Dragon (voice)
2021
One Night in Bangkok
Kai Kahale
2020
The Art of Action
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Dead Driver
The Driver
2019
Lucky Day
Louis
2019
Wu Assassins
Monk · (4 episodes)
2019
Wu Assassins
Kun Zi · (1 episode)
2019
Warrior
Kong Pak · (10 episodes)
2019
The Making of Double Dragon
Self
2019
The Legend of Hallowaiian
Pono (voice)
2018
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells
Daniel Counter
2018
Maximum Impact
Tony Lin
2017
Ultimate Justice
Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren
2017
The Perfect Bride
Daniel Counter
2017
Showdown in Manila
Matthew Wells
2016
Lucifer
Rolf Van Zandt · (1 episode)
2016
The Extendables
Mark
2014
Chicago P.D.
Jimmy Shi · (1 episode)
2014
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Giyera · (11 episodes)
2013
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Kung Lao · (4 episodes)
2011
Hawaii Five-0
Wo Fat · (18 episodes)
2010
The Middleman
Sensei Ping · (1 episode)
2008
The Next Iron Chef
Self - The Chairman · (38 episodes)
2007
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant · (14 episodes)
2005
Iron Chef America
Self · (205 episodes)
2005
Stargate Atlantis
Tyre · (2 episodes)
2004
China Strike Force
Tony Lau
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ananda · (1 episode)
2000
The Crow: Stairway to Heaven
Eric Draven · (22 episodes)
1998
One West Waikiki
(1 episode)
1994
Rebel Highway
Johnny Ramirez · (10 episodes)
1994
Roosters
Filipino's Son
1993
American Samurai
Kenjiro Sanga
1992
Dead on the Money
Martial Arts teacher
1991
The Flash
Osako · (1 episode)
1990
Doogie Howser, M.D.
(1 episode)
1989
Ninja Academy
Black Ninja (uncredited)
1989
Ninja Academy
Ninja
1989
2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars
Self
Tales from the Crypt
Felix Johnson · (1 episode)
1989