Quick Facts
Born:
1933-12-10
Birthplace:
Kobe, Japan
Credits:
151 Total Roles
Mako
Acting
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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.
Known For
Pearl Harbor
Isoroku Yamamoto
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Iroh (voice)
Memoirs of a Geisha
Sakamoto
Seven Years in Tibet
Kungo Tsarong
Conan the Barbarian
The Wizard / Narrator
Conan the Destroyer
Akiro 'The Wizard'
RoboCop 3
Kanemitsu
Monk
Master Zi
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie MOVIE | Aku (voice) |
| 2007 | Rise: Blood Hunter MOVIE | Poe |
| 2007 | TMNT MOVIE | Splinter (voice) |
| 2007 | Cages MOVIE | Tan |
| 2006 | The Slanted Screen MOVIE | Himself |
| 2005 | Memoirs of a Geisha MOVIE | Sakamoto |
| 2005 | Maid in Akihabara TV | Self |
| 2005 | Avatar: The Last Airbender TV | Iroh (voice) |
| 2004 | Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! TV | Self |
| 2003 | Duck Dodgers TV | Happy Cat (voice) |