About
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.
Known for
JAGSeries • 1995
ColumboSeries • 1971
MonkSeries • 2002
FrasierSeries • 1993
Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993
The West WingSeries • 1999
M*A*S*HSeries • 1972
MannixSeries • 1967
Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980
IronsideSeries • 1967
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
The A-TeamSeries • 1983
Love, American StyleSeries • 1969
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Quincy, M.E.Series • 1976
Avatar: The Last AirbenderSeries • 2005
Samurai JackSeries • 2001
The Incredible HulkSeries • 1977
I Dream of JeannieSeries • 1965
The Big ValleySeries • 1965
The EqualizerSeries • 1985
The F.B.I.Series • 1965
Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993
The Facts of LifeSeries • 1979