Mako

Mako

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...

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TMNT

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Pearl Harbor

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Hito Hata: Raise the Banner

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The Slanted Screen

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Memoirs of a Geisha

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77 Sunset Strip

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Martial Law

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Kung Fu

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F Troop

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The A-Team

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Gidget

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The Facts of Life

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Love, American Style

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I Dream of Jeannie

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Monk

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The Greatest American Hero

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Hawaii Five-O

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Walker, Texas Ranger

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Mannix

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Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!

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Frasier

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The Equalizer

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