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
Hawaiian Heat
The Accomplice
The Nightingale
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
My Samurai
Cruel Game
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
The Sea Wolf
The Wash
When Hell Was in Session
The Green Hornet
The Slanted Screen
If Tomorrow Comes
Prisoners
Fatal Mission
McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
Murder in Paradise
Balance of Power
An Unremarkable Life
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Farewell to Manzanar
Nightingale
Cages
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