

Mako
Acting•Born December 10, 1933•Died July 21, 2006 (age 72)•Kobe, Japan
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.
Known For
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 10, 1933
Day of DeathJuly 21, 2006
Place of BirthKobe, Japan
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