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- Columbo1971
- The A-Team1983
- The Equalizer1985
- Memoirs of a Geisha2005
- JAG1995
- The Facts of Life1979
- Fantasy Island1977
- Kung Fu1972
- Incredible Hulk1977
Quincy, M.E.1976- The Sand Pebbles1966
- The Big Valley1965
- Tucker: The Man and His Dream1988
- Love, American Style1969
- 77 Sunset Strip1958
- F Troop1965
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer1995
Following a long battle with cancer, Mako passed away on July 21, 2006, at the age of 72. He was survived by his wife, Shizuko Hoshi (who co-starred in episodes of M*A*S*H (1972)) as well, and his children and grandchildren. Born December 10, 1933. Died July 21, 2006 (72) Add to list. Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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- Kobe, Japan
- January 1, 1
- Somis, California, USA
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TMNT (2007) PG | 87 min | Animation, Action, Adventure. When the world is threatened by an ancient evil, the Ninja Turtles must reunite and overcome their faults in order to stand against it. Director: Kevin Munroe | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Mako, Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar. Votes: 69,076 | Gross: $54.15M.
Jul 21, 2006 · Avatar: The Last Airbender. Seven Years in Tibet. Conan the Destroyer. Pearl Harbor. Conan the Barbarian. Memoirs of a Geisha. Samurai Jack. RoboCop 3. Acting. Art. Department. 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.
- 5 Akiro The Wizard - Conan The Barbarian
- 4 The Shogun - Pacific Overtures
- 3 Aku - Samurai Jack
- 2 Po-Han - The Sand Pebbles
- 1 Uncle Iroh - Avatar: The Last Airbender
As will become apparent with this list, perhaps the most signature aspect of Mako is his voice. This is a large part of why he became such a successful voice actor. But even in his on-screen roles, his voice was powerful and immediately noticeable, bringing a unique tone to all of his roles. And perhaps the first place that the uniqueness of his vo...
One of Mako's earliest projects was to dive into the world of Los Angeles theater. He was frustrated by the lack of good roles in film at the time, having been working in the industry for about 6 years by that point. So he and six other Asian-American actors (including the famous James Hong) founded the East West Players, the first Asian-American t...
Sometimes there is nothing more fun than playing a villain - they certainly get all the best lines. And from the performance that Mako gives as the signature antagonist of the show Samurai Jack, it was clearthat Mako was having a blast playing this role. Aku's voice is perhaps the most exaggerated version of Mako's signature sound - and it absolute...
Mako's career started off with a bang. The Sand Pebbles was only his fourth film ever, seven years into his career, and saw him starring alongside the iconic Steve McQueen. This war film took place in the 1920s, and was about a rebellious young Navy machinist Jake Holman, played by McQueen, and is considered one of McQueen's best performances. McQu...
The most powerful and lasting impact Mako had on audiences was as Iroh, the "Dragon of the West," in Avatar: The Last Airbender, considered the best animated show of the 2000s (and perhaps ever). Iroh was the wise, tea-drinking mentor and uncle of Zuko, who was one of Aang's main antagonists. Iroh is a large reason why Zuko finds it in himself to o...
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Mako. Actor: Conan the Barbarian. Born in Japan, Makoto Iwamatsu was living there with his grandparents while his parents studied art in the United States, when Japan and the U.S. went to war in 1941.
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