Overview

Know for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
10 Dec, 1933 (91 years old)

Mako

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

The Bird People in China
HD
118 min 1998

The Bird People in China

Adventure
Red Sun Rising
HD
99 min 1994

Red Sun Rising

Action
My Samurai
HD
87 min 1992

My Samurai

Action
The Perfect Weapon
HD
85 min 1991

The Perfect Weapon

Action
Armed Response
HD
86 min 1986

Armed Response

Action
P.O.W. The Escape
HD
90 min 1986

P.O.W. The Escape

Action

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