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2005-2007 Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV series)
Uncle Iroh / Additional Voices / Red Dragon

– The Awakening (2007) … Uncle Iroh (voice)

– The Crossroads of Destiny (2006) … Uncle Iroh (voice)

– The Guru (2006) … Uncle Iroh (voice)

– The Earth King (2006) … Uncle Iroh (voice) / Red Dragon (voice)

– Lake Laogai (2006) … Uncle Iroh (voice)

See all 32 episodes »

2007 Rise: Blood Hunter
Poe

2007 TMNT
Splinter (voice)

2005 Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (TV series)
Master Offay

– Monster Battle Club Now! (2005) … Master Offay (voice)

2005 Memoirs of a Geisha
Sakamoto

2003-2005 Duck Dodgers (TV series)
Happy Cat / Achoo

– Bonafide Hero: Captain Duck Dodgers (2005) … Happy Cat (voice)

– Surf the Stars/Samurai Quack (2005) … Happy Cat (voice) / Achoo (voice)

– Queen Is Wild, The/Back to the Academy (2003) … Happy Cat (voice) (uncredited)

– Hooray for Hollywood Planet (2003) … Happy Cat (voice)

2005 Cages
Tan

2005 Sokoku (TV movie)
Leo (as Mako Wakamatsu)

2005 Genndy's Scrapbook (video short)
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

2005 The West Wing (TV series)
Dr. Yosh Takahashi

– A Good Day (2005) … Dr. Yosh Takahashi

2005 Monk (TV series)
Master Zi

– Mr. Monk vs. the Cobra (2005) … Master Zi

2004 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (TV series)
Narrator

– Test of Time/A Kick in the Asgard (2004) … Narrator (voice)

2001-2004 Samurai Jack (TV series)
Aku / Hermit

– Seasons of Death (2004) … Aku (voice)

– Jack Versus Aku (2003) … Aku (voice)

– Jack and the Flying Prince and Princess (2003) … Aku (voice)

– The Aku Infection (2003) … Aku (voice)

– The Birth of Evil: Part 1 (2003) … Aku (voice)

See all 23 episodes »

2004 Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku (Video Game)
Aku (voice)

2003 Secret Weapons Over Normandy (Video Game)
Imperial Japanese Voices #1 (voice)

2003 Medal of Honor: Rising Sun (Video Game)
Masataka Shima (voice)

2003 True Crime: Streets of LA (Video Game)
General Kim (voice)

2003 Bus Story (short)
Father Christmas

2003 Charmed (TV series)
Sorcerer

– Love's a Witch (2003) … Sorcerer

2003 What's New, Scooby-Doo? (TV series)
The Ancient One

– Big Appetite in Little Tokyo (2003) … The Ancient One (voice)

2003 Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader (Video Game) (voice)

2003 Lionheart (Video Game)
Grumdjum (voice)

2003 Black Sash (TV series)
Master Li

– Snap Shots (2003) … Master Li

– Prime Suspect (2003) … Master Li

– The Prodigal Son (2003) … Master Li

– Date Night (2003) … Master Li

– Jump Start (2003) … Master Li

See all 6 episodes »

1996-2003 Dexter's Laboratory (TV series)
Main Title Narrator / Narrator

– The Scrying Game/Monstrosi-Dee Dee/Dad Man Walking (2003) … Main Title Narrator (voice)

– Streaky Clean/A Dad Cartoon/Sole Brother (2001) … Main Title Narrator (voice)

– Topped Off/Dee Dee's Tail/No Power Trip (1998) … Main Title Narrator (voice)

– Sports-a-Poppin'/Koos a la Goop a Goop/Project Dee Dee (1997) … Main Title Narrator (voice)

– Unfortunate Cookie/The Muffin King (1997) … Narrator (voice)

See all 13 episodes »

2003 Bulletproof Monk
Mr. Kojima

2003 Lost at Home (TV series)
Mr. Li

– Good Will Hunting (2003) … Mr. Li

2002 Cruel Game
Straw Hat

2001 Pearl Harbor
Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto

2001 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
Lee Moy

– The Red's Shoes (2001) … Lee Moy

2000 The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne (TV series)
Kajimori

– The Inquisitor (2000) … Kajimori

2000 Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Mr. Yamaguchi (voice)

2000 Talk to Taka (short)
Mr. Hiro

1997-2000 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
Dr. Henry Lee / Edward Song

– Black Dragons (2000) … Edward Song

– Heart of the Dragon (1997) … Dr. Henry Lee

1999 7th Heaven (TV series)
Henry Muranaka

– Dirty Laundry (1999) … Henry Muranaka

1999 Owls' Castle
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (as Mako Iwamatsu)

1999 Martial Law (TV series)
Master Reng

– Requiem (1999) … Master Reng

– Red Storm (1999) … Master Reng

1999 Kyohansha
Police (as Mako Iwamatsu)

1999 Alegría
Old Momo

1998 JAG (TV series)
Ichiro Higashimori

– Innocence (1998) … Ichiro Higashimori

1998 The Bird People in China
Shen

1997 Seven Years in Tibet
Kungo Tsarong

1997 Riot (TV movie)
Mr. Lee (segment "Gold Mountain")

1996 Sworn to Justice
Mr. Young

1996 Balance of Power
Todo Matsumoto

1994-1996 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (TV series)
Li Sung

– Veil of Tears (1996) … Li Sung

– Tournament (1994) … Li Sung

1995 Crying Freeman
Shudo Shimazaki

1995 Platypus Man (TV series)
Mr. Loo

– Dying to Live (1995) … Mr. Loo

1995 Midnight Man
Buun Som

1995 A Dangerous Place
Sensei

1994 Highlander: The Final Dimension
Nakano

1994 Red Sun Rising
Buntoro Iga

1994 Frasier (TV series)
Sam Tanaka

– Author, Author (1994) … Sam Tanaka

1994 Cultivating Charlie
Katsu

1993 Rising Sun
Yoshida-san

1993 Shaky Ground (TV series)
Nakamura

– Stayin' Alive (1993) … Nakamura

1993 RoboCop 3
Kanemitsu

1992 Sidekicks
Mr. Lee

1992 Nightingale (TV movie)
Narrator (voice)

1992 My Samurai
Mr. Tszing

1991 Lovejoy (TV series)
Toshiro Tanaka

– The Black Virgin of Vladimir (2 of 2) (1991) … Toshiro Tanaka

– Riding in Rollers (1 of 2) (1991) … Toshiro Tanaka

1991 Strawberry Road
Frank Machida

1991 The Perfect Weapon
Kim

1990 Pacific Heights
Toshio Watanabe

1990 Taking Care of Business
Mr. Sakamoto

1990 Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (TV movie)
Sgt. Moritaki

1990/I Enemy
Trang

1990 Guns of Paradise (TV series)
Kao

– Dangerous Cargo (1990) … Kao

1990 Murder in Paradise (TV movie)
Capt. Kilalo

1989 An Unremarkable Life
Max Chin

1988 The Equalizer (TV series)
Jimmy Thanarat

– Riding the Elephant (1988) … Jimmy Thanarat

1988 The Wash
Nobu Matsumoto

1988 Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Jimmy

1988 Silent Assassins
Oyama

1987 Tour of Duty (TV series)
Tran

– Sitting Ducks (1987) … Tran

1987 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Tommy Nguyen

– My Brother's Keeper (1987) … Tommy Nguyen

1987 Ohara (TV series)
Toshi

– Toshi (1987) … Toshi

1986 Armed Response
Akira Tanaka

1986 Behind Enemy Lines
Capt. Vinh

1986 Kung Fu: The Movie (TV movie)
The Manchu

1984 Hawaiian Heat (TV series)
Maj. Taro Oshira

– Picture Imperfect (1984) … Maj. Taro Oshira

– Andy's Mom (1984) … Maj. Taro Oshira

– Old Dues (1984) … Maj. Taro Oshira

– Ancient Fires (1984) … Maj. Taro Oshira

– Yankees vs. the Cubs (1984) … Maj. Taro Oshira

See all 10 episodes »

1984 Hawaiian Heat (TV movie)
Major Oshira

1984 Conan the Destroyer
Akiro 'The Wizard'

1983 Girls of the White Orchid (TV movie)
Mori

1983 Testament
Mike

1983 The A-Team (TV series)
Lin Duk Coo - Pastry Chef

– Recipe for Heavy Bread (1983) … Lin Duk Coo - Pastry Chef

1983 The Last Ninja (TV movie)
Aitaro Sakura

1983 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV series)
Gardener / Minister

– The Nightingale (1983) … Gardener/Minister

1983 The Greatest American Hero (TV series)
Master of Flowers

– Thirty Seconds Over Little Tokyo (1983) … Master of Flowers

1983 Magnum, P.I. (TV series)
Tozan

– The Arrow That Is Not Aimed (1983) … Tozan

1977-1982 Quincy M.E. (TV series)
John Moroshima / Mr. Yamaguchi

– Sword of Honor, Blade of Death (1982) … John Moroshima

– Touch of Death (1977) … Mr. Yamaguchi

1982 Voyagers! (TV series)
Karauna Chief

– The Travels of Marco... and Friends (1982) … Karauna Chief

1982 Bring 'Em Back Alive (TV series)
Tanako

– The Pied Piper (1982) … Tanako

1982 Conan the Barbarian
The Wizard / Narrator

1982 Flamingo Road (TV series)

– Double Exposure (1982)

1982 The Facts of Life (TV series)
Mr. Wakamatsu

– The Americanization of Miko (1982) … Mr. Wakamatsu

1981 The Bloody Bushido Blade
Enjiro

1981 An Eye for an Eye
James Chan

1981 Under the Rainbow
Nakomuri

1981 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Kwong Soo Luke

– The Heroine/The Warrior (1981) … Kwong Soo Luke

1974-1980 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Dr. Lin Tam / Li Han / Lt. Hung Lee Park / …

– The Best of Enemies (1980) … Li Han

– Guerilla My Dreams (1979) … Lt. Hung Lee Park

– Hawkeye Get Your Gun (1976) … Major Choi

– Rainbow Bridge (1974) … Dr. Lin Tam

1980 The Big Brawl
Herbert

1980 Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Oda

1979 A Man Called Sloane (TV series)

– Samurai (1979)

1979 When Hell Was in Session (TV movie)
Maj. Bai

1978-1979 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
Li Sung

– The Disciple (1979) … Li Sung

– Another Path (1978) … Li Sung

1979 Supertrain (TV series)
Kirby

– Pirouette (1979) … Kirby

1979 Salvage 1 (TV series)
Toshiro

– Shangri-la Lil (1979) … Toshiro

1979 Wonder Woman (TV series)
Mr. Brown

– Going, Going, Gone (1979) … Mr. Brown

1978 Columbo (TV series)
Kanji Ousu

– Murder Under Glass (1978) … Kanji Ousu

1976 Visions (TV series)
Masu Murakami

– Gold Watch (1976) … Masu Murakami

1976 Mr. T and Tina (TV series)

– I Thought He'd Never Leave (1976)

1976 Farewell to Manzanar (TV movie)
Fukimoto

1976 Pacific Overtures (TV movie)
Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble

1976 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Kazuo Tahashi

– Legacy of Terror (1976) … Kazuo Tahashi

1975 The Killer Elite
Yuen Chung

1975 Prisoners
Sgt. Nguyen

1974 Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders (TV movie)
Tao Gan

1974 The Island at the Top of the World
Oomiak

1974 Mannix (TV series)
Tami Okada

– Enter Tami Okada (1974) … Tami Okada

1974 Ironside (TV series)
Phil

– Terror on Grant Avenue (1974) … Phil

1973 Love, American Style (TV series)
Jack (segment "Love and the Fortunate Cookie")

– Love and the Fortunate Cookie/Love and the Lady Prisoner/Love and the Opera Singer/Love and the Weighty Problem (1973) … Jack (segment "Love and the Fortunate Cookie")

1973 Kung Fu (TV series)
Wong Ti Lu

– The Tide (1973) … Wong Ti Lu

1972 Yokahama Mama (short)
Rooster (voice)

1972 Anna and the King (TV series)
Sanum

– The King and the Egg (1972) … Sanum

1972 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Kenji

– Pilot (1972) … Kenji

1971 If Tomorrow Comes (TV movie)
Tadashi

1971 Silence (as Mako Iwamatsu)

1970 Fools
Psychiatrist

1970 The Hawaiians
Mun Ki

1970 The Challenge (TV movie)
Yuro

1969 The Great Bank Robbery
Secret Agent Fong

1968 The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Calvin Coolidge Ishimura

1966-1968 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Angry Youth / Yoshimura

– Southwind (1968) … Yoshimura

– The Hiding Place (1966) … Angry Youth (uncredited)

1968 The Big Valley (TV series)
Wong Lo

– Rimfire (1968) … Wong Lo

1967 Vacation Playhouse (TV series)
Simba

– Alfred of the Amazon (1967) … Simba

1967 The Time Tunnel (TV series)
Lt. Nakamura

– Kill Two by Two (1967) … Lt. Nakamura

1967 F Troop (TV series)
Samurai Warrior

– From Karate with Love (1967) … Samurai Warrior

1966 The Sand Pebbles
Po-han

1966 The Green Hornet (TV series)
Low Sing

– The Preying Mantis (1966) … Low Sing

1966 The Ugly Dachshund
Kenji

1965-1966 I Spy (TV series)
Jimmy / Baby Face

– Court of the Lion (1966) … Baby Face

– No Exchange on Damaged Merchandise (1965) … Jimmy

– The Loser (1965) … Jimmy

1965 Gidget (TV series)
Casey

– The War Between Men, Women and Gidget (1965) … Casey

1964-1965 Burke's Law (TV series)
Happy Tuava / Pete

– The Prisoners of Mr. Sin (1965) … Happy Tuava

– Who Killed April? (1964) … Pete

1965 I Dream of Jeannie (TV series)
Kato

– Jeannie and the Marriage Caper (1965) … Kato

1965 McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
Japanese Submarine Captain (uncredited)

1964-1965 Broadside (TV series)

– Once Upon an Island (1965)

– Kill 'Em with Kindness (1964)

1962-1965 McHale's Navy (TV series)
Capt. Uzaki / Lt. Sakawa / Lt. Yamasake / …

– Chuckie Cottontail (1965) … The Japanese Non-Com

– The PT 73 Follies (1965) … Lt. Sakawa

– The Balloon Goes Up (1964) … Sessua

– A Letter for Fuji (1963) … The 3rd Japanese Soldier

– Have Kimono, Will Travel (1963) … The 1st Japanese Soldier

See all 9 episodes »

1964 Arrest and Trial (TV series)
Kyoto

– Signals of an Ancient Flame (1964) … Kyoto

1962-1963 Ensign O'Toole (TV series)
Kumagae / Sgt. Harada / Yamada Jr.

– Operation: Geisha (1963) … Yamada Jr.

– Operation Holdout (1962) … Sgt. Harada

– Operation Kowana (1962) … Kumagae

1963 77 Sunset Strip (TV series)
Iko Nakayama

– Stranger from the Sea (1963) … Iko Nakayama

1963 The Gallant Men (TV series)
Frank Fakuda

– One Puka Puka (1963) … Frank Fakuda

1962 The Lloyd Bridges Show (TV series)
Takahashi

– Yankee Stay Here (1962) … Takahashi

1959 Never So Few
Soldier in Hospital (uncredited)

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