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
The Hawaiians
The Ugly Dachshund
Red Sun Rising
Under the Rainbow
Silent Assassins
Girls of the White Orchid
Armed Response
P.O.W. The Escape
Silence
The Great Bank Robbery
The Bird People in China
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
Riot
Alegría
Midnight Man
A Dangerous Place
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
Pacific Overtures
Sworn to Justice
The Challenge
Kung Fu: The Movie
Fools
Kung Fu
The Last Ninja
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