Mako
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.
Filmography (148 titles)
8.1MovieSamurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
Aku (voice) · 2017
5.3MovieRise: Blood Hunter
Poe · 2007
6.2MovieTMNT
Splinter (voice) · 2007
4.8MovieCages
Tan · 2007
10.0MovieThe Slanted Screen
Himself · 2006
7.6MovieMemoirs of a Geisha
Sakamoto · 2005
Maid in Akihabara
2005
8.8ShowAvatar: The Last Airbender
Iroh (voice) · 2005
7.3ShowSuper Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
2004
7.4ShowDuck Dodgers
Happy Cat (voice) · 2003
Lost at Home
2003
7.4ShowBlack Sash
Master Li · 2003
5.5MovieBulletproof Monk
Mr. Kojima · 2003
3.2MovieCruel Game
Straw Hat · 2002
7.8ShowWhat's New, Scooby-Doo?
The Ancient One (voice) · 2002
8.0ShowMonk
Master Zi · 2002
8.4ShowSamurai Jack
Aku (voice) · 2001
6.9MoviePearl Harbor
Admiral Yamamoto · 2001
6.7MovieRugrats in Paris: The Movie
Mr. Yamaguchi (voice) · 2000
7.1ShowThe Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
2000
6.8MovieConan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
The Wizard (archive footage) · 2000
8.3ShowThe West Wing
Dr. Yosh Takahashi · 1999
6.0MovieThe Accomplice
Santos · 1999
6.6MovieAlegría
Old Momo · 1999
7.1ShowMartial Law
Master Reng · 1998
7.2MovieThe Bird People in China
Shen · 1998
7.2MovieSeven Years in Tibet
Kungo Tsarong · 1997
5.4MovieRiot
Mr. Lee · 1997
5.7MovieThe Sea Wolf
1997
5.4MovieSworn to Justice
Mr. Young · 1996