Mako

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Mako

Mako is best known for Avatar: The Last Airbender, Monk, The A-Team and Frasier. Mako was born on December 10, 1933. Mako died on July 21, 2006 at the age of 72.

Born
December 10, 1933
Place of birth
Kobe, Japan
Died
July 21, 2006 (72 years old)

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

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Mako been in?

Mako is best known for Avatar: The Last Airbender, Monk, The A-Team and Frasier.

When was Mako born?

Mako was born on December 10, 1933. (Kobe, Japan)

How old is Mako?

Mako died on July 21, 2006 at the age of 72.

Updated: October 25, 2026 ·