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.
Known For
147 titles
Columbo
Frasier
Monk
JAG
The West Wing
The A-Team
M*A*S*H
Tony Awards
Diagnosis: Murder
Mannix
Ironside
Love, American Style
Magnum, P.I.
Hawaii Five-O
Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
The Equalizer
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
The Big Valley
I Dream of Jeannie
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