Mako (I) (1933–2006) |
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Born in Japan, Mako was living there with his grandparents while his parents studied art in the United States, when Japan and the U.S. went to war in 1941. His parents remained in the U.S., working for the Office of War Information, and, at the cessation of the conflict, were granted U.S. residency by Congress. Mako joined his parents in New York ...
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Born:in Kobe, JapanDied:(age 72) in Somis, California, USA |
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Actor (161 credits)
Actor (161 credits)
2005-2006
Avatar: The Last Airbender
(TV Series)
Uncle / Red Dragon / Additional Voices
Uncle / Red Dragon / Additional Voices
- The Guru
(2006)
... Uncle (voice)
- The Crossroads of Destiny
(2006)
... Uncle (voice)
- The Earth King
(2006)
... Uncle / Red Dragon (voice)
- Lake Laogai
(2006)
... Uncle (voice)
- Appa's Lost Days
(2006)
... Uncle (voice)
2005
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
(TV Series)
Master Offay
Master Offay
- Monster Battle Club Now!
(2005)
... Master Offay (voice)
2003-2005
Duck Dodgers
(TV Series)
Happy Cat / Ah-Choo
Happy Cat / Ah-Choo
- Bonafide Heroes
(2005)
... Happy Cat (voice)
- Surf the Stars/Samurai Quack
(2004)
... Ah-Choo / Happy Cat (voice)
- The Queen Is Wild/Back to the Academy
(2003)
... Happy Cat (voice, uncredited)
- Hooray for Hollywood Planet
(2003)
... Happy Cat (voice)
2004
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Test of Time/A Kick in the Asgard
(2004)
... Narrator (voice)
2001-2004
Samurai Jack
(TV Series)
Aku / Hermit
Aku / Hermit
- Episode XLIX
(2004)
... Aku (voice)
- Episode XLVIII
(2003)
... Aku (voice)
- Episode XLVII
(2003)
... Aku (voice)
- Episode XLIII
(2003)
... Aku (voice)
- Episode XXXVIII
(2003)
... Aku (voice)
2003
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
(TV Series)
The Ancient One
The Ancient One
- Big Appetite in Little Tokyo
(2003)
... The Ancient One (voice)
2003
Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader
(Video Game)
(voice)
2003
Black Sash
(TV Series)
Master Li
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
1996-2003
Dexter's Laboratory
(TV Series)
Main Title Narrator / Narrator
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)
1997-2000
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Edward Song / Dr. Henry Lee
Edward Song / Dr. Henry Lee
- Black Dragons
(2000)
... Edward Song
- Heart of the Dragon
(1997)
... Dr. Henry Lee
1999
Martial Law
(TV Series)
Master Reng
Master Reng
- Requiem
(1999)
... Master Reng
- Red Storm
(1999)
... Master Reng
1994-1996
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
(TV Series)
Li Sung
Li Sung
- Veil of Tears
(1996)
... Li Sung
- Tournament
(1994)
... Li Sung
1991
Lovejoy
(TV Series)
Toshiro Tanaka
Toshiro Tanaka
- The Black Virgin of Vladimir (2 of 2)
(1991)
... Toshiro Tanaka
- Riding in Rollers (1 of 2)
(1991)
... Toshiro Tanaka
1984
Hawaiian Heat
(TV Series)
Maj. Taro Oshira
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
1983
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
Gardener / Minister
Gardener / Minister
- The Nightingale
(1983)
... Gardener / Minister
1983
The Greatest American Hero
(TV Series)
Master of Flowers
Master of Flowers
- Thirty Seconds Over Little Tokyo
(1983)
... Master of Flowers
1982
Romance Theatre
(TV Series)
Shibata
Shibata
- A Fragile Affair: Part 5
(1982)
... Shibata
- A Fragile Affair: Part 4
(1982)
... Shibata
- A Fragile Affair: Part 3
(1982)
... Shibata
- A Fragile Affair: Part 2
(1982)
... Shibata
- A Fragile Affair: Part 1
(1982)
... Shibata
1977-1982
Quincy M.E.
(TV Series)
John Moroshima / Mr. Yamaguchi
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
Karauna Chief
- The Travels of Marco... and Friends
(1982)
... Karauna Chief
1982
The Facts of Life
(TV Series)
Mr. Wakamatsu
Mr. Wakamatsu
- The Americanization of Miko
(1982)
... Mr. Wakamatsu
1974-1980
M*A*S*H
(TV Series)
Li Han / Lt. Hung Lee Park / Major Choi / ...
Li Han / Lt. Hung Lee Park / Major Choi / ...
- 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
1978-1979
The Incredible Hulk
(TV Series)
Li Sung
Li Sung
- The Disciple
(1979)
... Li Sung
- Another Path
(1978)
... Li Sung
1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Jack (segment "Love and the Fortunate Cookie")
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")
1966-1968
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
Yoshimura / Angry Youth
Yoshimura / Angry Youth
- Southwind
(1968)
... Yoshimura
- The Hiding Place
(1966)
... Angry Youth (uncredited)
1965-1966
I Spy
(TV Series)
Jimmy / Baby Face
Jimmy / Baby Face
- Court of the Lion
(1966)
... Baby Face
- No Exchange on Damaged Merchandise
(1965)
... Jimmy
- The Loser
(1965)
... Jimmy
1965
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
(TV Series)
Capt. Kulijame / T. Vushikori
Capt. Kulijame / T. Vushikori
- Last Path to Garcia
(1965)
... Capt. Kulijame
- The Stowaway
(1965)
... T. Vushikori
1964-1965
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Happy Tuava / Pete
Happy Tuava / Pete
- The Prisoners of Mr. Sin
(1965)
... Happy Tuava
- Who Killed April?
(1964)
... Pete
1964-1965
Broadside
(TV Series)
Captain Osato / The Japanese Commander
Captain Osato / The Japanese Commander
- Once Upon an Island
(1965)
... Captain Osato
- Kill 'Em with Kindness
(1964)
... The Japanese Commander
1962-1965
McHale's Navy
(TV Series)
The Japanese Non-Com / Lt. Sakawa / Sessua / ...
The Japanese Non-Com / Lt. Sakawa / Sessua / ...
- 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
1962-1963
Ensign O'Toole
(TV Series)
Yamada, Jr. / Sgt. Harada / Kumagae
Yamada, Jr. / Sgt. Harada / Kumagae
- Operation: Geisha
(1963)
... Yamada, Jr.
- Operation: Holdout
(1962)
... Sgt. Harada
- Operation: Kowana
(1962)
... Kumagae
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Production designer (1 credit)
Production designer (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (10 credits)
Self (10 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Mako's voice was used in the video game "Wrath Unleashed"Alternate Names:
Mako Iwamatsu | Mako WakamatsuHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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No matter what happens, we couldn't let people say Asian-American actors can't act. See more »Trivia:
In the months before his death, he was preparing to appear with his wife in an East West production of the comedy "Motty Chon." Instead of recasting the part, the company, out of respect, canceled the production. See more »Trademark:
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