Mark Dacascos
Acting
- Born:
- 1964-02-26
- Place of birth:
- Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
Legend of the White Dragon
The Sheriff
Glass Dragon
Jade
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Knights of the Zodiac
Blade of the 47 Ronin
Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend
Run & Gun
Assault on VA-33
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
One Night in Bangkok
The Art of Action
Monsters and Muses
The Driver
Lucky Day
Wu Assassins
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Warrior
The Making of Double Dragon
The Legend of Hallowaiian
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells
Ultimate Justice
Maximum Impact
The Perfect Bride
Showdown in Manila
Lucifer
Beyond the Game
The Extendables
To Have and to Hold
Chicago P.D.
Operation Rogue
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Sultanın Sırrı
Hawaii Five-0
Shadows in Paradise
Samurai
Wolvesbayne
Serbian Scars
The Legend of Bruce Lee
Аттракцион
The Middleman
I Am Omega
The Next Iron Chef
Alien Agent
Code Name: The Cleaner
Only the Brave
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point
Solar Attack
The Hunt for Eagle One
Nomad: The Warrior
Dancing with the Stars
Iron Chef America
Final Approach
Stargate Atlantis
Cradle 2 the Grave
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Scorcher
Instinct to Kill
Brotherhood of the Wolf
China Strike Force
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Drive: The Force Behind The Storm
SpongeBob SquarePants
The Base
No Code of Conduct
Martial Law
The Crow: Stairway to Heaven
Boogie Boy
Sanctuary
Deathline
Drive
DNA
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Sabotage
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
Deadly Past
Crying Freeman
Double Dragon
Dragstrip Girl
One West Waikiki
Rebel Highway
Emme's Island Moments
Only the Strong
Roosters
American Samurai
Dead on the Money
The Flash
Angel Town
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Ninja Academy
Tales from the Crypt
Garrison7: War Is Coming