Mark Dacascos
Born: 1964-02-26 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2024
- Jade as Reese
2023
- Knights of the Zodiac as Mylock
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI as Shindo Samurai 2 / Angry Cook (voice)
2022
- Run & Gun as Brando
- Blade of the 47 Ronin as Shinshiro
- Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend as Chairman
2021
- Batman: Soul of the Dragon as Richard Dragon (voice)
- Assault on VA-33 as Jackson
2020
- The Art of Action as Self
- Monsters and Muses as Thin Man
- One Night in Bangkok as Kai Kahale
2019
- Warrior as Kong Pak
- John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum as Zero
- Dead Driver as The Driver
- Lucky Day as Louis
- Wu Assassins as Monk
- The Making of Double Dragon as Self
2018
- The Legend of Hallowaiian as Pono (voice)
- The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells as Daniel Counter
2017
- Ultimate Justice as Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren
- Maximum Impact as Tony Lin
- The Perfect Bride as Daniel Counter
2016
- Lucifer as Rolf Van Zandt
- Showdown in Manila as Matthew Wells
2014
- Chicago P.D. as Jimmy Shi
- Operation Rogue as Captain Max Randall
- The Extendables as Mark
- Beyond the Game as Fighter
- To Have and to Hold as Nantauquas
2013
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Giyera
- The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone as Cobra
2011
- Mortal Kombat: Legacy as Kung Lao
- Sultanın Sırrı
2010
- Hawaii Five-0 as Wo Fat
- Samurai
- Shadows in Paradise as Lt. Max Forrester
2009
- Wolvesbayne as Von Griem
- The Legend of Bruce Lee as Thai Fighter
- Serbian Scars as Peter Olsen Obilich
- Аттракцион
2008
- The Middleman as Sensei Ping
2007
- I Am Omega as Renchard
- Alien Agent as Rykker
- Code Name: The Cleaner as Eric Hauck
- The Next Iron Chef as Self - The Chairman
2006
- Solar Attack as Lucas Foster
- Only The Brave as Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
- The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point as Capt. Matt Daniels
- The Hunt for Eagle One as Lt. Matt Daniels
2005
- Dancing with the Stars as Self - Contestant
- Final Approach as Kato
- Iron Chef America as Self
- Nomad: The Warrior as Sharish
2004
- Stargate Atlantis as Tyre
2003
- Cradle 2 the Grave as Yao Ling
2002
- Scorcher as Ryan Beckett
2001
- Brotherhood of the Wolf as Mani
- Instinct to Kill as J.T. Dillon
2000
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Ananda
- China Strike Force as Tony Lau
1999
- The Base as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton
- No Code of Conduct as Paul DeLucca
1998
- Boogie Boy as Jesse Page
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven as Eric Draven
- Sanctuary as Luke Kovak
1996
- Sabotage as Michael Bishop
- The Island of Dr. Moreau as Lo-Mai
1995
- Crying Freeman as Yo Hinomura / Freeman
- The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 as Matt Reeves
- Deadly Past as Leo
1994
- Double Dragon as Jimmy Lee
- Dragstrip Girl as Johny Remirez
- One West Waikiki
- Rebel Highway as Johnny Ramirez
1993
- Only the Strong as Louis Stevens
- Roosters as Filipino's Son
1992
- American Samurai as Kenjiro Sanga
1991
- Dead on the Money as Martial Arts teacher
1990
- The Flash as Osako
- Angel Town as Stoner's Driver
1989
- Tales from the Crypt as Felix Johnson
- Doogie Howser, M.D.
- Ninja Academy as Black Ninja (uncredited)