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 3 May 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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- Columbo (1971) as Kanji Ousu
- Monk (2002) as Master Zi
- JAG (1995) as Ichiro Higashimori
- Frasier (1993) as Sam Tanaka
- Mannix (1967) as Tami Okada
- The West Wing (1999) as Dr. Yosh Takahashi
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Major Choi
- The A-Team (1983) as Pastry Chef
- Ironside (1967) as Phil Tsang
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Lee Moy
- Love, American Style (1969) as Jack
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Kazuo Tahashi
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Mr. Yamaguchi
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Tozan
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Performer
- The Big Valley (1965) as Wong Lo
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Iroh (voice)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Yoshimura
- The Equalizer (1985) as Jimmy Thanarat
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Kato
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Li Sung
- Burke's Law (1963) as Happy Tuava
- Samurai Jack (2001) as Aku (voice)
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Dr. Henry Lee
- The Facts of Life (1979) as Mr. Wakamatsu
- What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002) as The Ancient One (voice)
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Henry Muranaka
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Tran
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Ito Nakayama
- The Green Hornet (1966) as Low Sing
- Martial Law (1998) as Master Reng
- Duck Dodgers (2003) as Happy Cat / Ah-Choo (voice)
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Lt. Nakamura
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Gardener / Minister
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Li Sung
- McHale's Navy (1962) Cast
- Room 222 (1969) Cast
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Mr. Brown
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Kyoto
- F Troop (1965) as Samurai Warrior
- Spenser: For Hire (1985) Cast
- Lovejoy (1986) as Toshiro Tanaka
- The Greatest American Hero (1981) as Master of Flowers
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Isoroku Yamamoto
- Voyagers! (1982) Cast
- Supertrain (1979) as Kirby Yamashida
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Mr. Yamamoto
- Conan the Barbarian (1982) as The Wizard / Narrator
- The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962) as Akai Takahashi
- The Gallant Men (1962) Cast
- Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) as Sakamoto
- Gidget (1965) Cast
- Ensign O'Toole (1962) as Yamada, Jr.
- Flamingo Road (1981) Cast
- Anna and the King (1972) as Sanum
- Rising Sun (1993) as Yoshida-san
- Conan the Destroyer (1984) as Akiro 'The Wizard'
- TMNT (2007) as Splinter (voice)
- Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982) Cast
- Seven Years in Tibet (1997) as Kungo Tsarong
- RoboCop 3 (1993) as Kanemitsu
- Bulletproof Monk (2003) as Mr. Kojima
- Black Sash (2003) as Master Li
- Platypus Man (1995) as Mr. Loo
- Crying Freeman (1995) as Shudo Shimazaki
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994) as Nakano
- Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (2004) Cast
- A Man Called Sloane (1979) as Tanaka
- Supercarrier (1988) Cast
- Pacific Heights (1990) as Toshio Watanabe
- Paradise (1988) as Kao
- Broadside (1964) as The Japanese Commander
- The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne (2000) Cast
- The Sand Pebbles (1966) as Po-han
- The Big Brawl (1980) as Herbert
- Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000) as Mr. Yamaguchi (voice)
- Khan! (1975) Cast
- Rise: Blood Hunter (2007) as Poe
- Testament (1983) as Mike
- Sidekicks (1992) as Mr. Lee
Mako — FAQ
Where can I watch Mako films in the UK?
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), Rising Sun (1993), Conan the Destroyer (1984).
What TV shows has Mako appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Columbo (1971), Monk (2002), JAG (1995), Frasier (1993), Mannix (1967).
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