Mako
Birthday: 1933-12-10 | Place of Birth: Kobe, JapanMako 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
Acting
Role
as Splinter (voice)
as Himself
as Sakamoto
as Tan
as Straw Hat
as Mr. Kojima
as Shen
as Kungo Tsarong
as Mr. Lee
as Mr. Young
as Todo Matsumoto
as Buun Som
as Nakano
as Shudo Shimazaki
as Buntoro Iga
as Sensei
as Kanemitsu
as Yoshida-san
as Mr. Lee
as Kim
