Mako (actor)

Japanese and American actor (1933–2006) Mako岩松 信Iwamatsu in 1986BornMakoto Iwamatsu(1933-12-10)December 10, 1933Kobe, Hyōgo, JapanDiedJuly 21, 2006(2006-07-21) (aged 72)Somis, California, U.S.Other nameMako IwamatsuCitizenshipJapanUnited States (after 1956)EducationPratt Institute School of ArchitecturePasadena PlayhouseOccupationActorYears active1959–2006SpouseShizuko HoshiChildren2Parent(s)Taro Yashima (father)Mitsu Yashima (mother)Japanese nameKanji岩松 信Hiraganaいわまつ まことKatakanaイワマツ マコトTranscriptionsRomanizationIwamatsu Makoto Makoto Iwamatsu (岩松 信, Iwamatsu Makoto; December 10, 1933 – July 21, 2006) was a Japanese-American actor, credited mononymously in almost all of his acting roles as simply Mako (マコ; /ˈmɑːkoʊ/ MAH-koh). His career in film, on television, and on stage spanned five decades and 165 productions. He was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award. Born and raised in Kobe, Mako moved to the United States after the Second World War, where his dissident parents had moved to escape political persecution. After serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he trained in acting at