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Mako

Mako is known for Pearl Harbor (2001), Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), Seven Years in Tibet (1997).

Biography

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.

Questions about Mako

How many Mako films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 74 films with Mako, from 1959 to 2017.

What is the best rated Mako film?

The best rated Mako film in the catalogue is Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), rated 7.6.

What was the first Mako film?

The first Mako film in the catalogue is Never So Few, from 1959.

Who has Mako worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Mako shares the most credits with Basil Poledouris (3 films), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (3 films) and James Hong (3 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 1 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Studied at
Pasadena Playhouse
Notable works
The Sand Pebbles · Samurai Jack · Avatar: The Last Airbender · TMNT
Spouse
Shizuko Hoshi
Father
Taro Yashima
Mother
Mitsu Yashima
Siblings
Chihiro Isa

Trivia from Wikidata, licensed CC0.

Full filmography

80 films — 74 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

42 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast