Movies (Acting Roles)

Rise: Blood Hunter
Mako would have been no older than 72 in Rise: Blood Hunter as 'Poe'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2007

TMNT
Mako would have been no older than 72 in TMNT as 'Splinter (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2007

The Slanted Screen
Mako was 72 in The Slanted Screen as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2006

Memoirs of a Geisha
Mako was 71 in Memoirs of a Geisha as 'Sakamoto'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 2005

Cages
Mako was 71 in Cages as 'Tan'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2005

Bulletproof Monk
Mako was 69 in Bulletproof Monk as 'Mr. Kojima'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003

Cruel Game
Mako was 68 in Cruel Game as 'Straw Hat'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2002

Pearl Harbor
Mako was 67 in Pearl Harbor as 'Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto'.Movie Released: Mon, May 21 2001

The Accomplice
Mako was 65 in The Accomplice Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1999

Seven Years in Tibet
Mako was 63 in Seven Years in Tibet as 'Kungo Tsarong'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1997

Riot
Mako was 63 in Riot as 'Mr. Lee'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1997

The Sea Wolf
Mako was 63 in The Sea Wolf Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

Sworn to Justice
Mako was 62 in Sworn to Justice as 'Mr. Young'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1996

Balance of Power
Mako was 62 in Balance of Power as 'Todo Matsumoto'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1996

Midnight Man
Mako was 61 in Midnight Man as 'Buun Som'.Movie Released: Tue, May 09 1995

Crying Freeman
Mako was 61 in Crying Freeman as 'Shido Shimazaki'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1995

A Dangerous Place
Mako was 60 in A Dangerous Place as 'Sensei'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1994

Red Sun Rising
Mako was 60 in Red Sun Rising as 'Buntoro Iga'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1994

Rising Sun
Mako was 59 in Rising Sun as 'Yoshida-san'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1993

RoboCop 3
Mako was 59 in RoboCop 3 as 'Kanemitsu'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1993

Sidekicks
Mako was 59 in Sidekicks as 'Mr. Lee'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1992

Nightingale
Mako was 58 in Nightingale as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1992

My Samurai
Mako was 58 in My Samurai Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Strawberry Road
Mako was 57 in Strawberry Road as 'Frank Machida'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1991

The Perfect Weapon
Mako was 57 in The Perfect Weapon as 'Kim'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991

Pacific Heights
Mako was 56 in Pacific Heights as 'Toshio Watanabe'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990

Fatal Mission
Mako was 56 in Fatal Mission as 'Trang'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1990

Murder in Paradise
Mako was 56 in Murder in Paradise as 'Capt. Kilalo'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1990

An Unremarkable Life
Mako was 55 in An Unremarkable Life as 'Max Chin'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1989

The Wash
Mako was 54 in The Wash as 'Nobu Matsumoto'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1988

Silent Assassins
Mako was 54 in Silent Assassins as 'Oyama'.Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1988

Armed Response
Mako was 52 in Armed Response as 'Akira Tanaka'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986

P.O.W. The Escape
Mako was 52 in P.O.W. The Escape as 'Capt. Vinh'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1986

Kung Fu: The Movie
Mako was 52 in Kung Fu: The Movie as 'The Manchu'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1986

Hawaiian Heat
Mako was 50 in Hawaiian Heat as 'Maj. Taro Oshira'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1984

Conan the Destroyer
Mako was 50 in Conan the Destroyer as 'Akiro 'The Wizard''.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1984

Testament
Mako was 49 in Testament as 'Mike'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983

The Last Ninja
Mako was 49 in The Last Ninja as 'Aitaro Sakura'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1983

The Nightingale
Mako was 49 in The Nightingale as 'Gardener / Minister'.Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1983

Conan the Barbarian
Mako was 48 in Conan the Barbarian as 'The Wizard / Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1982

An Eye for an Eye
Mako was 47 in An Eye for an Eye as 'James Chan'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1981

Under the Rainbow
Mako was 47 in Under the Rainbow as 'Nakomuri'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1981

The Bushido Blade
Mako was 47 in The Bushido Blade as 'Enjiro'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1981

The Big Brawl
Mako was 46 in The Big Brawl as 'Herbert'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 18 1980

Pacific Overtures
Mako was 42 in Pacific Overtures as 'Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1976

Farewell to Manzanar
Mako was 42 in Farewell to Manzanar as 'Fukimoto'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1976

The Killer Elite
Mako was 42 in The Killer Elite as 'Yuen Chung'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1975

Prisoners
Mako was 41 in Prisoners as 'Sgt. Nguyen'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1975

The Green Hornet
Mako was 40 in The Green Hornet as 'Low Sing'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1974

Yokahama Mama
Mako was 39 in Yokahama Mama as 'Rooster (voice)'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1972

If Tomorrow Comes
Mako was 37 in If Tomorrow Comes as 'Tadashi'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1971

Silence
Mako was 37 in Silence as 'Kichijiro'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1971

Fools
Mako was 37 in Fools as 'Psychiatrist'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1970

The Hawaiians
Mako was 36 in The Hawaiians as 'Mun Ki'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1970

The Challenge
Mako was 36 in The Challenge as 'Yuro'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1970

The Great Bank Robbery
Mako was 35 in The Great Bank Robbery as 'Secret Agent Fong'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1969

The Sand Pebbles
Mako was 33 in The Sand Pebbles as 'Po-han'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1966

The Ugly Dachshund
Mako was 32 in The Ugly Dachshund as 'Kenji'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1966

Never So Few
Mako was 25 in Never So Few as 'Soldier in Hospital'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1959
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Maid in Akihabara
Mako was 71+ in Maid in Akihabara TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 01 2005

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mako was 71+ in Avatar: The Last Airbender as 'Iroh (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 21 2005

Duck Dodgers
Mako was 69+ in Duck Dodgers as 'Happy Cat / Ah-Choo (voice), Happy Cat (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 23 2003

Lost at Home
Mako was 69+ in Lost at Home TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 2003

Black Sash
Mako was 69+ in Black Sash TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 30 2003

What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Mako was 68+ in What's New, Scooby-Doo? as 'The Ancient One (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002

Monk
Mako was 68+ in Monk as 'Master Zi'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002

Samurai Jack
Mako was 67+ in Samurai Jack as 'Aku (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 10 2001

The West Wing
Mako was 65+ in The West Wing as 'Dr. Yosh Takahashi'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999

Martial Law
Mako was 64+ in Martial Law TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998

7th Heaven
Mako was 62+ in 7th Heaven as 'Henry Muranaka'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996

JAG
Mako was 61+ in JAG as 'Ichiro Higashimori'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995

Platypus Man
Mako was 61+ in Platypus Man as 'Mr. Loo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1995

Diagnosis: Murder
Mako was 59+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Lee Moy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993

Frasier
Mako was 59+ in Frasier as 'Sam Tanaka'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993

Walker, Texas Ranger
Mako was 59+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Dr. Henry Lee, Edward Song'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993

The Paradise Club
Mako was 55+ in The Paradise Club as 'Mr. Yamamoto'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989

Paradise
Mako was 54+ in Paradise as 'Kao'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 1988

Supercarrier
Mako was 54+ in Supercarrier TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988

Tour of Duty
Mako was 53+ in Tour of Duty as 'Tran'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987

Lovejoy
Mako was 52+ in Lovejoy as 'Toshiro Tanaka'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986

Spenser: For Hire
Mako was 51+ in Spenser: For Hire TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1985

The Equalizer
Mako was 51+ in The Equalizer as 'Jimmy Thanarat'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

Hawaiian Heat
Mako was 50+ in Hawaiian Heat as 'Maj. Taro Oshira'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984

The A-Team
Mako was 49+ in The A-Team as 'Pastry Chef'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983

Voyagers!
Mako was 48+ in Voyagers! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1982

Bring 'Em Back Alive
Mako was 48+ in Bring 'Em Back Alive TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1982

Faerie Tale Theatre
Mako was 48+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Gardener / Minister'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

The Greatest American Hero
Mako was 47+ in The Greatest American Hero as 'Master of Flowers'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 1981

Flamingo Road
Mako was 47+ in Flamingo Road TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1981

Magnum, P.I.
Mako was 47+ in Magnum, P.I. TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980

A Man Called Sloane
Mako was 45+ in A Man Called Sloane as 'Tanaka'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979

The Facts of Life
Mako was 45+ in The Facts of Life TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979

Supertrain
Mako was 45+ in Supertrain TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 07 1979

The Incredible Hulk
Mako was 43+ in The Incredible Hulk as 'Li Sung'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977

Visions
Mako was 42+ in Visions TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 21 1976

Quincy, M.E.
Mako was 42+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Mr. Yamaguchi, John Moroshima'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Mr. T and Tina
Mako was 42+ in Mr. T and Tina TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1976

Wonder Woman
Mako was 41+ in Wonder Woman as 'Mr. Brown'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975

Khan!
Mako was 41+ in Khan! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1975

Kung Fu
Mako was 38+ in Kung Fu as 'Wong Ti Lu'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972

M*A*S*H
Mako was 38+ in M*A*S*H as 'Major Choi'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972

Anna and the King
Mako was 38+ in Anna and the King TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972

Columbo
Mako was 37+ in Columbo as 'Kanji Ousu'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

Love, American Style
Mako was 35+ in Love, American Style as 'Jack'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Room 222
Mako was 35+ in Room 222 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969

Hawaii Five-O
Mako was 34+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Kazuo Tahashi'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

Mannix
Mako was 33+ in Mannix as 'Tami Okada'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

Ironside
Mako was 33+ in Ironside as 'Phil Tsang'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967

The Green Hornet
Mako was 32+ in The Green Hornet as 'Low Sing'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966

The Time Tunnel
Mako was 32+ in The Time Tunnel as 'Lt. Nakamura'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966

The F.B.I.
Mako was 31+ in The F.B.I. as 'Yoshimura, Angry Youth (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965

I Dream of Jeannie
Mako was 31+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Kato'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965

The Big Valley
Mako was 31+ in The Big Valley as 'Wong Lo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

Gidget
Mako was 31+ in Gidget TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

F Troop
Mako was 31+ in F Troop as 'Samurai Warrior'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965

Broadside
Mako was 30+ in Broadside as 'The Japanese Commander, Captain Osato'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1964

Burke's Law
Mako was 29+ in Burke's Law as 'Happy Tuava, Pete'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963

Arrest and Trial
Mako was 29+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Kyoto'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963

McHale's Navy
Mako was 28+ in McHale's Navy TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 11 1962

The Gallant Men
Mako was 28+ in The Gallant Men TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962

Ensign O'Toole
Mako was 28+ in Ensign O'Toole as 'Yamada, Jr.'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1962

The Lloyd Bridges Show
Mako was 28+ in The Lloyd Bridges Show as 'Akai Takahashi'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 11 1962

77 Sunset Strip
Mako was 24+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Ito Nakayama'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958

Tony Awards
Mako was 22+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee/Performer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956