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
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The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Martial Law
Tour of Duty
Samurai Jack
The Facts of Life
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
The Incredible Hulk
The Green Hornet
7th Heaven
Duck Dodgers
Duck Dodgers
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
77 Sunset Strip
Faerie Tale Theatre
F Troop
Wonder Woman
The Time Tunnel
McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Arrest and Trial
Room 222
Spenser: For Hire
Lovejoy
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