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Mark Dacascos

Mark Dacascos

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 26, 1964 (61)
Birthplace Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Oct 09, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

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Filmography

Jade

Jade

2024

as Reese

Knights of the Zodiac

Knights of the Zodiac

2023

as Mylock

Blade of the 47 Ronin

Blade of the 47 Ronin

2022

as Shinshiro

Run & Gun

Run & Gun

2022

as Brando

Batman: Soul of the Dragon

Batman: Soul of the Dragon

2021

as Richard Dragon (voice)

Assault on VA-33

Assault on VA-33

2021

as Jackson

One Night in Bangkok

One Night in Bangkok

2020

as Kai Kahale

Monsters and Muses

Monsters and Muses

2020

as Thin Man

Dead Driver

Dead Driver

2019

as The Driver

Lucky Day

Lucky Day

2019

as Louis

The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells

The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells

2018

as Daniel Counter

The Legend of Hallowaiian

The Legend of Hallowaiian

2018

as Pono (voice)

Ultimate Justice

Ultimate Justice

2017

as Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren

The Perfect Bride

The Perfect Bride

2017

as Daniel Counter

Showdown in Manila

Showdown in Manila

2016

as Matthew Wells

Operation Rogue

Operation Rogue

2014

as Captain Max Randall

The Extendables

The Extendables

2014

as Mark

To Have and to Hold

To Have and to Hold

2014

as Nantauquas

Beyond the Game

Beyond the Game

2014

as Fighter

Shadows in Paradise

Shadows in Paradise

2010

as Lt. Max Forrester

Serbian Scars

Serbian Scars

2009

as Peter Olsen Obilich

Wolvesbayne

Wolvesbayne

2009

as Von Griem

The Legend of Bruce Lee

The Legend of Bruce Lee

2009

as Thai Fighter

I Am Omega

I Am Omega

2007

as Renchard

Alien Agent

Alien Agent

2007

as Rykker

Code Name: The Cleaner

Code Name: The Cleaner

2007

as Eric Hauck

Only The Brave

Only The Brave

2006

as Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki

The Hunt for Eagle One

The Hunt for Eagle One

2006

as Lt. Matt Daniels

Solar Attack

Solar Attack

2006

as Lucas Foster

The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point

The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point

2006

as Capt. Matt Daniels

Junior Pilot

Junior Pilot

2005

as Kato

Cradle 2 the Grave

Cradle 2 the Grave

2003

as Yao Ling

Scorcher

Scorcher

2002

as Ryan Beckett

Instinct to Kill

Instinct to Kill

2001

as J.T. Dillon

The Base

The Base

1999

as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton

No Code of Conduct

No Code of Conduct

1999

as Paul DeLucca

Boogie Boy

Boogie Boy

1998

as Jesse Page

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

1998

as Luke Kovak

Drive

Drive

1997

as Toby Wong

DNA

DNA

1997

as Dr. Ash Mattley

Deathline

Deathline

1997

as The Trocia

Sabotage

Sabotage

1996

as Michael Bishop

The Island of Dr. Moreau

The Island of Dr. Moreau

1996

as Lo-Mai

Crying Freeman

Crying Freeman

1995

as Yo Hinomura / Freeman

The Redemption: Kickboxer 5

The Redemption: Kickboxer 5

1995

as Matt Reeves

Deadly Past

Deadly Past

1995

as Leo

Dragstrip Girl

Dragstrip Girl

1994

as Johny Remirez

Double Dragon

Double Dragon

1994

as Jimmy Lee

Only the Strong

Only the Strong

1993

as Louis Stevens

Roosters

Roosters

1993

as Filipino's Son

American Samurai

American Samurai

1992

as Kenjiro Sanga

Dead on the Money

Dead on the Money

1991

as Martial Arts teacher

Angel Town

Angel Town

1990

as Stoner's Driver

Ninja Academy

Ninja Academy

1989

as Black Ninja (uncredited)

Ninja Academy

Ninja Academy

1989

as Ninja

Showdown in Manila

Showdown in Manila

2016

Story

Showdown in Manila

Showdown in Manila

2016

Director

One Night in Bangkok

One Night in Bangkok

2020

Producer

Showdown in Manila

Showdown in Manila

2016

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

The Crow: Stairway to Heaven

as Eric Draven

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Sep 25, 1998

Hawaii Five-0

as Wo Fat

Episodes: 18

First Aired: Sep 20, 2010

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

as Giyera

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Sep 24, 2013

Warrior

as Kong Pak

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Apr 05, 2019

Rebel Highway

as Johnny Ramirez

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Jul 07, 1994

Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend

as Chairman

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jun 15, 2022

Mortal Kombat: Legacy

as Kung Lao

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Apr 12, 2011

Wu Assassins

as Monk

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Aug 08, 2019

Stargate Atlantis

as Tyre

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 15, 2004

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Ananda

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 06, 2000

Tales from the Crypt

as Felix Johnson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1989

The Middleman

as Sensei Ping

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 16, 2008

Chicago P.D.

as Jimmy Shi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 08, 2014

Lucifer

as Rolf Van Zandt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 25, 2016

BLUE EYE SAMURAI

as Shindo Samurai 2 / Angry Cook (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 03, 2023

BLUE EYE SAMURAI

as Chiaki / Referee (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 03, 2023

The Flash

as Osako

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1990

Wu Assassins

as Kun Zi

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 08, 2019

Iron Chef America

Episodes: 205

First Aired: Jan 16, 2005

The Next Iron Chef

as Self - The Chairman

Episodes: 38

First Aired: Oct 07, 2007

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Jun 01, 2005

Doogie Howser, M.D.

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1989

One West Waikiki

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 04, 1994

The Art of Action

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 28, 2020

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Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 5 47 47 47
2024 6 31 56 24
2024 7 57 93 24
2024 8 39 85 24
2024 9 31 55 16
2024 10 22 35 17
2024 11 22 44 15
2024 12 24 31 18
2025 1 32 57 19
2025 2 20 33 5
2025 3 6 27 0
2025 4 1 2 1
2025 5 3 5 1
2025 6 2 3 1
2025 7 2 2 1
2025 8 3 13 1
2025 9 1 1 1
2025 10 1 2 1

Trending Rank


Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2024 5 908 908
2024 6 627 471
2025 2 739 528
2025 7 513 206
2025 8 549 472
2025 9 665 248
2025 10 551 486

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