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Mako

Mako

Known For Acting
Birthday Dec 10, 1933
Died Jul 21, 2006 (72)
Birthplace Kobe, Japan
Popularity 0.9 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

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Filmography

TMNT

TMNT

2007

as Splinter (voice)

Rise: Blood Hunter

Rise: Blood Hunter

2007

as Poe

Cages

Cages

2005

as Tan

Memoirs of a Geisha

Memoirs of a Geisha

2005

as Sakamoto

Bulletproof Monk

Bulletproof Monk

2003

as Mr. Kojima

Cruel Game

Cruel Game

2002

as Straw Hat

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

2001

as Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto

Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'

2000

as The Wizard (archive footage)

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

2000

as Mr. Yamaguchi (voice)

Seven Years in Tibet

Seven Years in Tibet

1997

as Kungo Tsarong

Riot

Riot

1997

as Mr. Lee

Balance of Power

Balance of Power

1996

as Todo Matsumoto

Sworn to Justice

Sworn to Justice

1996

as Mr. Young

Midnight Man

Midnight Man

1995

as Buun Som

Crying Freeman

Crying Freeman

1995

as Shido Shimazaki

Red Sun Rising

Red Sun Rising

1994

as Buntoro Iga

A Dangerous Place

A Dangerous Place

1994

as Sensei

Rising Sun

Rising Sun

1993

as Yoshida-san

RoboCop 3

RoboCop 3

1993

as Kanemitsu

Nightingale

Nightingale

1992

as Narrator (voice)

Sidekicks

Sidekicks

1992

as Mr. Lee

The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991

as Kim

Murder in Paradise

Murder in Paradise

1990

as Capt. Kilalo

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes

1990

as Sgt. Moritaki

Fatal Mission

Fatal Mission

1990

as Trang

Pacific Heights

Pacific Heights

1990

as Toshio Watanabe

Taking Care of Business

Taking Care of Business

1990

as Mr. Sakamoto

An Unremarkable Life

An Unremarkable Life

1989

as Max Chin

The Wash

The Wash

1988

as Nobu Matsumoto

Silent Assassins

Silent Assassins

1988

as Oyama

P.O.W. The Escape

P.O.W. The Escape

1986

as Capt. Vinh

Armed Response

Armed Response

1986

as Akira Tanaka

Kung Fu The Movie

Kung Fu The Movie

1986

as The Manchu

Hawaiian Heat

Hawaiian Heat

1984

as Maj. Taro Oshira

Conan the Destroyer

Conan the Destroyer

1984

as Akiro 'The Wizard'

The Last Ninja

The Last Ninja

1983

as Aitaro Sakura

The Nightingale

The Nightingale

1983

as Gardener / Minister

Testament

Testament

1983

as Mike

Conan the Barbarian

Conan the Barbarian

1982

as The Wizard / Narrator

An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

1981

as James Chan

Under the Rainbow

Under the Rainbow

1981

as Nakomuri

The Bushido Blade

The Bushido Blade

1981

as Enjiro

The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl

1980

as Herbert

When Hell Was in Session

When Hell Was in Session

1979

as Maj. Bai

Pacific Overtures

Pacific Overtures

1976

as Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble

Wataridori: Birds of Passage

Wataridori: Birds of Passage

1976

as narrator

Farewell to Manzanar

Farewell to Manzanar

1976

as Fukimoto

Prisoners

Prisoners

1975

as Sgt. Nguyen

The Killer Elite

The Killer Elite

1975

as Yuen Chung

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

1974

as Low Sing

Yokahama Mama

Yokahama Mama

1972

as Rooster (voice)

If Tomorrow Comes

If Tomorrow Comes

1971

as Tadashi

The Hawaiians

The Hawaiians

1970

as Mun Ki

The Challenge

The Challenge

1970

as Yuro

Fools

Fools

1970

as Psychiatrist

The Great Bank Robbery

The Great Bank Robbery

1969

as Secret Agent Fong

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

1968

as Calvin Coolidge Ishimura

The Sand Pebbles

The Sand Pebbles

1966

as Po-han

The Ugly Dachshund

The Ugly Dachshund

1966

as Kenji

McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force

McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force

1965

as Japanese Submarine Captain (uncredited)

Never So Few

Never So Few

1959

as Soldier in Hospital

TMNT

TMNT

2007

In Memory Of

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Samurai Jack

as Aku (voice)

Episodes: 50

First Aired: Aug 10, 2001

Avatar: The Last Airbender

as Iroh (voice)

Episodes: 40

First Aired: Feb 21, 2005

Hawaiian Heat

as Maj. Taro Oshira

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Sep 14, 1984

M*A*S*H

as Major Choi

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 17, 1972

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

as Li Sung

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 27, 1993

Lovejoy

as Toshiro Tanaka

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 10, 1986

Duck Dodgers

as Happy Cat (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Aug 23, 2003

The Incredible Hulk

as Li Sung

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 04, 1977

The Time Tunnel

as Lt. Nakamura

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1966

Columbo

as Kanji Ousu

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1971

Burke's Law

as Happy Tuava

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1963

77 Sunset Strip

as Ito Nakayama

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1958

F Troop

as Samurai Warrior

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1965

Kung Fu

as Wong Ti Lu

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 14, 1972

The A-Team

as Pastry Chef

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 1983

The F.B.I.

as Yoshimura

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1965

Love, American Style

as Jack

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1969

I Dream of Jeannie

as Kato

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1965

Monk

as Master Zi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 12, 2002

The Greatest American Hero

as Master of Flowers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 18, 1981

Hawaii Five-O

as Kazuo Tahashi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1968

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Dr. Henry Lee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 21, 1993

Mannix

as Tami Okada

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1967

Frasier

as Sam Tanaka

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1993

Diagnosis: Murder

as Lee Moy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 1993

A Man Called Sloane

as Tanaka

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1979

Platypus Man

as Mr. Loo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 1995

The Equalizer

as Jimmy Thanarat

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1985

Wonder Woman

as Mr. Brown

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1975

JAG

as Ichiro Higashimori

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1995

7th Heaven

as Henry Muranaka

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 26, 1996

Ironside

as Phil Tsang

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 28, 1967

Paradise

as Kao

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 27, 1988

Tour of Duty

as Tran

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1987

The Big Valley

as Wong Lo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1965

The Lloyd Bridges Show

as Akai Takahashi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1962

The Green Hornet

as Low Sing

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1966

The West Wing

as Dr. Yosh Takahashi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1999

Duck Dodgers

as Happy Cat / Ah-Choo (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 23, 2003

Burke's Law

as Pete

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1963

Faerie Tale Theatre

as Gardener / Minister

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1982

Ensign O'Toole

as Yamada, Jr.

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1962

The Paradise Club

as Mr. Yamamoto

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1989

Quincy, M.E.

as John Moroshima

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 1976

Quincy, M.E.

as Mr. Yamaguchi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 1976

The Streets of San Francisco

as Kenji

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1972

Broadside

as Captain Osato

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1964

Broadside

as The Japanese Commander

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1964

Arrest and Trial

as Kyoto

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1963

What's New, Scooby-Doo?

as The Ancient One (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 2002

The F.B.I.

as Angry Youth (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1965

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Edward Song

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 21, 1993

McHale's Navy

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Oct 11, 1962

Maid in Akihabara

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Dec 01, 2005

Black Sash

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Mar 30, 2003

Martial Law

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 26, 1998

Magnum, P.I.

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 11, 1980

The Gallant Men

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1962

The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 18, 2000

Supertrain

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 07, 1979

Spenser: For Hire

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1985

Gidget

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1965

The Facts of Life

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 1979

Flamingo Road

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 1981

Room 222

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1969

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 2004

Voyagers!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 1982

Khan!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 07, 1975

Anna and the King

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1972

Bring 'Em Back Alive

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1982

Mr. T and Tina

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1976

Supercarrier

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 06, 1988

Visions

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 21, 1976

Lost at Home

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 2003

Tony Awards

as Self - Nominee/Performer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 1956

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 14 20 10
2024 7 18 30 7
2024 8 17 41 6
2024 9 9 20 3
2024 10 8 22 4
2024 11 10 19 6
2024 12 8 14 5
2025 1 16 39 7
2025 2 7 19 1
2025 3 6 17 1
2025 4 1 1 0
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 2 1
2025 7 1 2 0
2025 8 3 14 0
2025 9 1 1 0
2025 10 1 1 0

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Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2025 1 829 669
2025 9 830 753

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