Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
2017 · 8.0/10
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Mako
Actor · born 10 December 1933 · Kobe, Japan
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.
Where to start: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005).
As actor 81
Rise: Blood Hunter
2007 · 5.3/10
Snoozefest
TMNT
2007 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Cages
2007 · 4.8/10
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The Slanted Screen
2006 · 10.0/10
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Memoirs of a Geisha
2005 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Genndy's Scrapbook: The Story of Genndy Tartakovsky
2005
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Bulletproof Monk
2003 · 5.5/10
Snoozefest
Cruel Game
2002 · 3.2/10
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Harsh Canvas: The Art & Life of Henry Sugimoto
2001
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Pearl Harbor
2001 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
2000 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
2000 · 6.8/10
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The Accomplice
1999 · 6.0/10
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Alegría
1999 · 6.6/10
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The Bird People in China
1998 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Seven Years in Tibet
1997 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Riot
1997 · 5.4/10
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The Sea Wolf
1997 · 5.7/10
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Sworn to Justice
1996 · 5.3/10
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Balance of Power
1996 · 5.9/10
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Midnight Man
1995 · 5.1/10
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Crying Freeman
1995 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
1994 · 4.8/10
Snoozefest
A Dangerous Place
1994 · 5.9/10
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Red Sun Rising
1994 · 5.0/10
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Rising Sun
1993 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
RoboCop 3
1993 · 4.9/10
Snoozefest
Sidekicks
1992 · 5.3/10
Snoozefest
Nightingale
1992 · 10.0/10
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My Samurai
1992 · 5.7/10
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Strawberry Road
1991 · 9.5/10
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The Perfect Weapon
1991 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Pacific Heights
1990 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Taking Care of Business
1990 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes
1990 · 6.2/10
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Fatal Mission
1990 · 9.0/10
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Murder in Paradise
1990 · 5.0/10
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An Unremarkable Life
1989 · 10.0/10
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The Wash
1988 · 10.0/10
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Tucker: The Man and His Dream
1988 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Silent Assassins
1988 · 5.4/10
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Armed Response
1986 · 5.1/10
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P.O.W. The Escape
1986 · 4.6/10
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Kung Fu: The Movie
1986 · 5.3/10
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Hawaiian Heat
1984 · 6.5/10
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Conan the Destroyer
1984 · 6.1/10
Popcorn Flick
Girls of the White Orchid
1983 · 5.0/10
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Testament
1983 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
The Last Ninja
1983 · 3.6/10
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The Nightingale
1983 · 5.2/10
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Conan the Barbarian
1982 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
An Eye for an Eye
1981 · 5.3/10
Snoozefest
Under the Rainbow
1981 · 5.1/10
Snoozefest
The Bushido Blade
1981 · 5.3/10
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Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
1980
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The Big Brawl
1980 · 5.9/10
Snoozefest
When Hell Was in Session
1979 · 7.5/10
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Pacific Overtures
1976 · 9.0/10
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Anatomy of a Song
1976
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Black Sash
TV · TBA · 7.4/10
NewMaid in Akihabara
Maid in Akihabara
TV · 2005 · 4.0/10
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
TV · 2005 · 8.8/10
Absolute Cinema
Duck Dodgers
TV · 2003 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
TV · 2002 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Monk
TV · 2002 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
Samurai Jack
TV · 2001 · 8.4/10
Absolute Cinema
The West Wing
TV · 1999 · 8.3/10
Absolute Cinema
Martial Law
TV · 1998 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
7th Heaven
TV · 1996 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
JAG
TV · 1995 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
Diagnosis: Murder
TV · 1993 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Frasier
TV · 1993 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
Walker, Texas Ranger
TV · 1993 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
TV · 1993 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Tour of Duty
TV · 1987 · 8.1/10
Absolute Cinema
Lovejoy
TV · 1986 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
Hawaiian Heat
TV · 1984 · 4.0/10
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The A-Team
TV · 1983 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
The Greatest American Hero
TV · 1981 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Magnum, P.I.
TV · 1980 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
The Facts of Life
TV · 1979 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
The Incredible Hulk
TV · 1977 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Quincy, M.E.
TV · 1976 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Wonder Woman
TV · 1975 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Kung Fu
TV · 1972 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
M*A*S*H
TV · 1972 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
Columbo
TV · 1971 · 8.1/10
Absolute Cinema
Hawaii Five-O
TV · 1969 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
The Time Tunnel
TV · 1966 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
I Dream of Jeannie
TV · 1965 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
McHale's Navy
TV · 1962 · 6.7/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Mako movie?
By viewer score, Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) at 7.6/10.
What are Mako’s most popular movies?
Pearl Harbor, Memoirs of a Geisha, Seven Years in Tibet.
How many movies has Mako made?
81 films on TMDB, 81 as actor.