Where to watch Mako in the UK
Find every Mako film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 2 August 2026.
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 grandchi…
Mako films streaming in the UK
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Mako TV shows streaming in the UK
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- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Performer
- The West Wing (1999) as Dr. Yosh Takahashi
- Frasier (1993) as Sam Tanaka
- Monk (2002) as Master Zi
- Columbo (1971) as Kanji Ousu
- JAG (1995) as Ichiro Higashimori
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Kazuo Tahashi
- The A-Team (1983) as Pastry Chef
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Lee Moy
- Ironside (1967) as Phil Tsang
- The Facts of Life (1979) as Mr. Wakamatsu
- Mannix (1967) as Tami Okada
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Tozan
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Major Choi
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Iroh (voice)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Jack
- Samurai Jack (2001) as Aku (voice)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as John Moroshima
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Kato
- Room 222 (1969) Cast
- The Equalizer (1985) as Jimmy Thanarat
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mike
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Dr. Henry Lee
- Burke's Law (1963) as Happy Tuava
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Yoshimura
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Li Sung
- The Big Valley (1965) as Wong Lo
- What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002) as The Ancient One (voice)
- Duck Dodgers (2003) as Happy Cat (voice)
- Martial Law (1998) as Master Reng
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Li Sung
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Tran
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Henry Muranaka
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Gardener / Minister
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Admiral Yamamoto
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Ito Nakayama
- McHale's Navy (1962) Cast
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Lt. Nakamura
- Conan the Barbarian (1982) as The Wizard / Narrator
- Lovejoy (1986) as Toshiro Tanaka
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Mako's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Mako's most popular films?
Most-watched Mako films currently: Pearl Harbor (2001), Conan the Barbarian (1982), Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), TMNT (2007), RoboCop 3 (1993).
What TV shows has Mako appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Tony Awards (1956), The West Wing (1999), Frasier (1993), Monk (2002), Columbo (1971).
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