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.
Filmography
all 148
Movies 79
TV Shows 69
Voice 8
self 2
Narrator 2
Splinter (voice) / In Memory Of
TMNT (2007)
Movie
6.8
Sakamoto
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
Movie
5
Iroh (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
TV
7
Happy Cat (voice) / Happy Cat / Ah-Choo (voice)
Duck Dodgers (2003)
TV
6
Mr. Kojima
Bulletproof Monk (2003)
Movie
6.73
Straw Hat
Cruel Game (2002)
Movie
The Ancient One (voice)
What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002)
TV
5.74
Master Zi
Monk (2002)
TV
5.27
Aku (voice)
Samurai Jack (2001)
TV
Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto
Pearl Harbor (2001)
Movie
7.57
Mr. Yamaguchi (voice)
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000)
Movie
5.56
The Wizard (archive footage)
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan' (2000)
Movie
Dr. Yosh Takahashi
The West Wing (1999)
TV
5.66
Kungo Tsarong
Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
Movie
8
Mr. Lee
Riot (1997)
Movie
Mr. Young
Sworn to Justice (1996)
Movie
Henry Muranaka
7th Heaven (1996)
TV
8
Todo Matsumoto
Balance of Power (1996)
Movie
Ichiro Higashimori
JAG (1995)
TV
4.4
Buun Som
Midnight Man (1995)
Movie
Shudo Shimazaki
Crying Freeman (1995)
Movie
Mr. Loo
Platypus Man (1995)
TV
Buntoro Iga
Red Sun Rising (1994)
Movie
Sam Tanaka
Frasier (1993)
TV
5.35
Yoshida-san
Rising Sun (1993)
Movie
6.33
Dr. Henry Lee / Edward Song
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
TV
5.63
Kanemitsu
RoboCop 3 (1993)
Movie
5.96
Mr. Lee
Sidekicks (1992)
Movie
4.33
Narrator (voice)
Nightingale (1992)
Movie
Frank Machida
Strawberry Road (1991)
Movie
Toshio Watanabe
Pacific Heights (1990)
Movie
6
Mr. Sakamoto
Taking Care of Business (1990)
Movie
6
Sgt. Moritaki
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990)
Movie
Capt. Kilalo
Murder in Paradise (1990)
Movie
Max Chin
An Unremarkable Life (1989)
Movie
Mr. Yamamoto
The Paradise Club (1989)
TV
Nobu Matsumoto
The Wash (1988)
Movie
Akira Tanaka
Armed Response (1986)
Movie
Capt. Vinh
P.O.W. The Escape (1986)
Movie
The Manchu
Kung Fu: The Movie (1986)
Movie
Toshiro Tanaka
Lovejoy (1986)
TV
5
Jimmy Thanarat
The Equalizer (1985)
TV
7.33
Maj. Taro Oshira
Hawaiian Heat (1984)
TV
Maj. Taro Oshira
Hawaiian Heat (1984)
Movie
Akiro 'The Wizard'
Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Movie
5.63
Aitaro Sakura
The Last Ninja (1983)
Movie
Gardener / Minister
The Nightingale (1983)
Movie
Pastry Chef
The A-Team (1983)
TV
3.29
Gardener / Minister
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
TV
The Wizard / Narrator
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Movie
5.45
James Chan
An Eye for an Eye (1981)
Movie
Nakomuri
Under the Rainbow (1981)
Movie
Master of Flowers
The Greatest American Hero (1981)
TV
Herbert
The Big Brawl (1980)
Movie
Masaru Murakami
Gold Watch (1976)
Movie
Mr. Yamaguchi / John Moroshima
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
TV
5.85
Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble
Pacific Overtures (1976)
Movie
Fukimoto
Farewell to Manzanar (1976)
Movie
Yuen Chung
The Killer Elite (1975)
Movie
Mr. Brown
Wonder Woman (1975)
TV
8
Sgt. Nguyen
Prisoners (1975)
Movie
Low Sing
The Green Hornet (1974)
Movie
Rooster (voice)
Yokahama Mama (1972)
Movie
Wong Ti Lu
Kung Fu (1972)
TV
7.14
Major Choi
M*A*S*H (1972)
TV
5.65
Kichijiro / Production Design
Silence (1971)
Movie
Kanji Ousu
Columbo (1971)
TV
5.78
Psychiatrist
Fools (1970)
Movie
Secret Agent Fong
The Great Bank Robbery (1969)
Movie
Kazuo Tahashi
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
TV
5.45
Calvin Coolidge Ishimura
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968)
Movie
Tami Okada
Mannix (1967)
TV
6.38
Phil Tsang
Ironside (1967)
TV
6
Lt. Nakamura
The Time Tunnel (1966)
TV
7
Low Sing
The Green Hornet (1966)
TV
Angry Youth (uncredited) / Yoshimura
The F.B.I. (1965)
TV
Wong Lo
The Big Valley (1965)
TV
6.2
Samurai Warrior
F Troop (1965)
TV
6
Japanese Submarine Captain (uncredited)
McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force (1965)
Movie
Captain Osato / The Japanese Commander
Broadside (1964)
TV
Pete / Happy Tuava
Burke's Law (1963)
TV
6
Lt. Sakawa
McHale's Navy (1962)
TV
Yamada, Jr.
Ensign O'Toole (1962)
TV
Akai Takahashi
The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962)
TV
Soldier in Hospital
Never So Few (1959)
Movie
Ito Nakayama
77 Sunset Strip (1958)
TV
Self - Nominee/Performer
Tony Awards (1956)
TV
1
Singer in jail
Conscience and the Constitution
Movie
Gallery
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1933-12-10
Deathday2006-07-21 (72 years old)
Birth NameMakoto Iwamatsu
Birth PlaceKobe, Japan
Height
FatherTaro Yashima
MotherMitsu Yashima
SiblingsChihiro Isa
CitizenshipsUnited States, Japan
Also Known AsMako Iwamatsu, Mako Wakamatsu, Μάκο Ιβαμάτσου, Iwamatsu Mako, 岩松信, マコ岩松, ماکو
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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