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
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
Black Sash
The Sand Pebbles
Pacific Heights
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
A Man Called Sloane
Supercarrier
The Big Brawl
Broadside
Broadside
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Rise: Blood Hunter
Testament
Never So Few
Taking Care of Business
An Eye for an Eye
Sidekicks
Hawaiian Heat
The Island at the Top of the World
The Killer Elite
The Perfect Weapon
The Bushido Blade
Strawberry Road
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