
Mako
- Date of Birth: 1933-12-10
- Date of Death: 2006-07-21
- Place of Birth: Kobe, Japan
Biography
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 W... 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.

Yokahama Mama
Animation • 1972 December

Khan!
Drama • 1975 February

The Lloyd Bridges Show
Drama • 1962 September

Silent Assassins
Action • 1988 May

RoboCop 3
Action, Adventure, Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller • 1993 January

Armed Response
Action, Thriller • 1986 October

Highlander III: The Sorcerer
Fantasy, Action, Adventure • 1994 November

Murder in Paradise
Action, Thriller, TV Movie • 1990 January

P.O.W. The Escape
Action, War • 1986 April

Red Sun Rising
Action • 1994 September