Mako
Acting
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.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
as Iroh (voice)
Age 71 (now 72)
Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
as Aku (voice)
Age 83 (now 72)
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
as Mr. Yamaguchi (voice)
Age 66 (now 72)
Conan Unchained: The Making of 'Conan'
as The Wizard (archive footage)
Age 66 (now 72)
Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders
as Tao Gan
Age 41 (now 72)
The Island at the Top of the World
as Oomiak
Age 41 (now 72)
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
as Calvin Coolidge Ishimura
Age 34 (now 72)
McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
as Japanese Submarine Captain (uncredited)
Age 31 (now 72)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
as Iroh (voice)
Age 71 (now 72)
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
as The Ancient One (voice)
Age 68 (now 72)
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
as Li Sung
Age 59 (now 72)
The Greatest American Hero
as Master of Flowers
Age 47 (now 72)Gathering insights...
Also Known As
Mako Iwamatsu, Mako Wakamatsu, Μάκο Ιβαμάτσου, Iwamatsu Mako, 岩松信, マコ岩松, ماکو
IMDB
nm0538683