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Mark Dacascos

Born
February 26, 1964
Mark Alan Dacascos (born February 26, 1964) is an American actor and martial artist. He won numerous karate and various styles of kung fu championships between the ages of 7 and 18. Beginning in January 2005, Dacascos has portrayed "the Chairman" on Food Network's television series Iron Chef America. This role was previously played by Takeshi Kaga in the original Japanese Iron Chef, and Dacascos' character is presented as Kaga's nephew, though the actors are not related. Dacascos went on to continue the role in Iron Chef Australia. His other roles include: Eric Draven in The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Eubulon, the Advent Master, on Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, the lead role of "Mani" in the French film Brotherhood of the Wolf and the lead role of "Crying Freeman" in the film of the same name. Dacascos competed in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars. His partner was So You Think You Can Dance finalist Lacey Schwimmer. The pair was eliminated in the 7th episode. On November 2, 2010, CBS announced Dacascos was cast to reprise the role of Steve McGarrett's arch-nemesis, Wo Fat, in the modern remake of Hawaii Five-0.
Known For
Jade
(2024)
Reese
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
(2019)
Zero
Knights of the Zodiac
(2023)
Mylock
Brotherhood of the Wolf
(2001)
Mani
Blade of the 47 Ronin
(2022)
Shinshiro
Cradle 2 the Grave
(2003)
Yao Ling
The Island of Dr. Moreau
(1996)
Lo-Mai
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
(2021)
Richard Dragon (voice)
Crying Freeman
(1995)
Yo Hinomura / Freeman
Lucky Day
(2019)
Louis
One Night in Bangkok
(2020)
Kai Kahale
Drive
(1997)
Toby Wong
Double Dragon
(1994)
Jimmy Lee
Sabotage
(1996)
Michael Bishop
Code Name: The Cleaner
(2007)
Eric Hauck
Only the Strong
(1993)
Louis Stevens
Full Filmography
Acting
Ninja Academy
(1989)
Black Ninja (uncredited)
Angel Town
(1990)
Stoner's Driver
Dead on the Money
(1991)
Martial Arts teacher
American Samurai
(1992)
Kenjiro Sanga
Only the Strong
(1993)
Louis Stevens
Double Dragon
(1994)
Jimmy Lee
Dragstrip Girl
(1994)
Johny Remirez
Crying Freeman
(1995)
Yo Hinomura / Freeman
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
(1995)
Matt Reeves
Deadly Past
(1995)
Leo
The Island of Dr. Moreau
(1996)
Lo-Mai
Sabotage
(1996)
Michael Bishop
Drive
(1997)
Toby Wong
Deathline
(1997)
The Trocia
DNA
(1997)
Dr. Ash Mattley
Sanctuary
(1998)
Luke Kovak
Boogie Boy
(1998)
Jesse Page
No Code of Conduct
(1999)
Paul DeLucca
The Base
(1999)
Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton
China Strike Force
(2000)
Tony Lau
Brotherhood of the Wolf
(2001)
Mani
Instinct to Kill
(2001)
J.T. Dillon
Scorcher
(2002)
Ryan Beckett
Cradle 2 the Grave
(2003)
Yao Ling
Nomad: The Warrior
(2005)
Sharish
Junior Pilot
(2005)
Kato
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point
(2006)
Capt. Matt Daniels
Only The Brave
(2006)
Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
Solar Attack
(2006)
Lucas Foster
The Hunt for Eagle One
(2006)
Lt. Matt Daniels
I Am Omega
(2007)
Renchard
Code Name: The Cleaner
(2007)
Eric Hauck
Alien Agent
(2007)
Rykker
Wolvesbayne
(2009)
Von Griem
Serbian Scars
(2009)
Peter Olsen Obilich
The Legend of Bruce Lee
(2009)
Thai Fighter
Shadows in Paradise
(2010)
Lt. Max Forrester
Samurai
(2010)
Sultanın Sırrı
(2011)
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
(2013)
Cobra
Beyond the Game
(2014)
Fighter
Operation Rogue
(2014)
Captain Max Randall
The Extendables
(2014)
Mark
To Have and to Hold
(2014)
Nantauquas
Showdown in Manila
(2016)
Matthew Wells
The Perfect Bride
(2017)
Daniel Counter
Ultimate Justice
(2017)
Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren
Maximum Impact
(2017)
Tony Lin
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells
(2018)
Daniel Counter
The Legend of Hallowaiian
(2018)
Pono (voice)
Lucky Day
(2019)
Louis
The Driver
(2019)
The Driver
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
(2019)
Zero
One Night in Bangkok
(2020)
Kai Kahale
Monsters and Muses
(2020)
Thin Man
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
(2021)
Richard Dragon (voice)
Assault on VA-33
(2021)
Jackson
Run & Gun
(2022)
Brando
Blade of the 47 Ronin
(2022)
Shinshiro
Knights of the Zodiac
(2023)
Mylock
Jade
(2024)
Reese
Directing
Writing
Production
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