Mark Dacascos
Date of birth: 1964-02-26
Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Mark Dakaskos , Mark Alan Dacascos, 麥達卡史高斯, Marc Dacascos, Марк Дакаскос, 馬克·德可斯可, مارک داکاسکوس, 馬克達卡斯可
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.
Movie Credits
No Code of Conduct
1999-03-19
A cop, his partner, and his father uncover a plot by city elders to smuggle drugs from Mexico into P
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point
2006-06-27
The Strike Force team is back in this action-packed sequel to "The Hunt For Eagle One"! Terrorists h
Double Dragon
1994-11-04
Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other hal
Cradle 2 the Grave
2003-02-28
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows w
Knights of the Zodiac
2023-04-27
When a headstrong street orphan, Seiya, in search of his abducted sister unwittingly taps into hidde
Scorcher
2002-10-04
The only hope for humanity to survive a natural disaster is to detonate a nuclear bomb in Los Angele
I Am Omega
2007-11-18
In post apocalyptic LA, being rampaged by zombie like cannibals humans that have some kind of geneti
Only The Brave
2006-10-23
A searing portrait of war and prejudice, ‘Only the Brave’ takes you on a haunting journey into the h
Brotherhood of the Wolf
2001-01-31
In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the
Wolvesbayne
2009-10-12
A supernatural thriller that follows Russel Bayne who quickly finds himself in the middle of a super
Drive
1997-08-06
A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked byst
Crying Freeman
1995-04-23
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, i
The Island of Dr. Moreau
1996-08-23
A plane crash surviving attorney stumbles upon a mysterious island and is shocked to discover that a
Monsters and Muses
2020-06-18
Two young women take a road trip as the news reports of a serial killer targeting blonde women.
Solar Attack
2006-05-25
When the sun's increasing expulsions of plasma threaten to ignite methane in our atmosphere, interna
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
1995-08-01
Kickboxing champion Matt Reeves witnesses the murder of his friend Johnny. While investigating the c
Code Name: The Cleaner
2007-01-05
Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit
Instinct to Kill
2001-10-01
Escaped serial killer James Becket, who killed his own father whose expectations he never fulfilled,
Run & Gun
2022-01-11
After leaving a life of crime and violence, Ray is a reformed good guy, enjoying a quiet family life
Shadows in Paradise
2010-02-09
During a rescue operation in Iraq, Special Forces member Max Forrester is devastated when Sasha, his
Final Approach
2005-01-14
Ricky is a ten-year-old daydreamer and expert on his computer flight simulator program. While on a c
Only the Strong
1993-08-27
Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service
Deathline
1997-09-26
A prostitute helps a U.S. smuggler evade assassins and seek revenge upon his traitorous partner in M
Serbian Scars
2009-09-25
The dramatic action film follows a soldier who ventures to America in search of his long lost brothe
Sanctuary
1998-01-01
Luke Kovak is part of a covert group within the CIA that works on illegal black ops involving blackm
The Hunt for Eagle One
2006-01-17
A group of US Marines are sent to rescue captured a US Marine and a Filipino Captain while stopping
Sultanın Sırrı
2011-04-10
Nomad: The Warrior
2005-07-17
The Nomad is a historical epic set in 18th-century Kazakhstan. The film is a fictionalised account o
Sabotage
1996-03-07
Former special services agent plays an intricate game of chess involving several federal agencies. Q
The Base
1999-03-25
Major Murphy, a US Army Investigator, has received a new assignment. Sgt. Gammon is suspected of dea
Alien Agent
2007-07-17
A lawman from another galaxy must stop an invading force from building a gateway to planet Earth.
DNA
1997-03-07
A mad scientist's DNA experiment on the bones of a mysterious jungle creature brings the carnivorous
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
2019-05-15
Super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunt
To Have and to Hold
2014-02-14
Based on the best-selling 1900 novel by American author Mary Johnston. Honor was their measure of we
Angel Town
1990-02-23
A graduate student and martial-arts expert rents a room in a house owned by a single mother who live
Boogie Boy
1998-02-12
A man who has just been released from prison vows to start a new life, but is put to the test when a
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
2013-03-01
A man who stops into a foster home to drop off some donations soon tells the kids a story about two
Dragstrip Girl
1994-09-02
Johnny is a bad guy trying to go straight and becomes smitten with Laura, a wealthy good girl who is
Deadly Past
1995-04-24
Bartender on parole gets re-involved with his previous girlfriend, only to discover he's part of her
Samurai
2010-01-11
Actor/martial arts champ Mark Dacascos explores the story of Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous Samur
The Legend of Bruce Lee
2009-04-30
The story of the legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee following him from Hong Kong to America and b
Blade of the 47 Ronin
2022-10-25
A new class of warriors emerges among the Samurai clans to keep a sought-after sword from falling in
Beyond the Game
2014-12-31
In a reality show that’s too real, the contestants are dying. Now only one will survive… Beyond The
Operation Rogue
2014-01-01
Deep in the jungles of Southeast Asia, a terrorist organization has stolen materials to create a dan
The Sheriff
Set in a rural town, it follows a local sheriff as he pursues a recent homicide case that is seeming
Garrison7: War Is Coming
When an elite special forces commander accidentally uncovers an insidious military conspiracy, his f
American Samurai
1992-12-22
A martial artist working as a reporter tries to track down his family’s sword passed down by his ado
Showdown in Manila
2016-02-18
The film unfolds in Manila, Philippines, and in the jungles of the island of Boracay on a tropical i
Ninja Academy
1989-08-17
Echoing the comic tone of the "Police Academy" films, Ninja Academy boasts an ensemble cast of hilar
Dead on the Money
1991-06-17
An actress is persuaded by a charming man to join him in a scheme of revenge against his cousin.
Ninja Academy
1989-08-17
Echoing the comic tone of the "Police Academy" films, Ninja Academy boasts an ensemble cast of hilar
The Perfect Bride
2017-06-10
Fitness trainer/former marriage counselor Molly White runs “Bridal Boot Camp:” classes combining fit
Ultimate Justice
2017-10-03
A team of Special Ops elite soldiers, led by Captain Gus, formed a strong allegiance in battle. Gus
Maximum Impact
2017-11-30
The agents of the Federal Security Service of Russia and the US Secret Service are forced to work to
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells
2018-06-09
Former marriage counselor turned fitness instructor Molly White has built a popular brand of workout
Lucky Day
2019-09-18
Red, a safe cracker who has just been released from prison, is trying to hold his family together as
Dead Driver
2019-11-25
After a plague of the undead decimates human life on Earth, a former hit man (Mark Dacascos), his wi
2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars
A detailed look into a key element of action filmmaking, the second unit. We go behind the scenes an
The Legend of Hallowaiian
2018-10-18
After releasing a mythical monster upon the islands, a group of three young friends must use local l
China Strike Force
2000-12-21
A young Chinese Security Officer, Darren, is called for Team 808, which fights against the smuggling
One Night in Bangkok
2020-08-25
A hit man named Kai flies into Bangkok, gets a gun, and orders a cab. He offers a professional femal
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
2021-01-12
Bruce Wayne faces a deadly menace from his past, with the help of three former classmates: world-ren
The Extendables
2014-08-22
A struggling and publicly disgraced Hollywood icon gets another shot at mega stardom when he is hire
Assault on VA-33
2021-04-22
Decorated army veteran Jason Hill is on a routine visit to the local VA hospital when organized terr
Jade
2024-05-05
Jade presents the story of a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in the
Legend of the White Dragon
The White Dragon, Erik Reed, has returned home to Virtuo City 3 years later after being defeated in
The Making of Double Dragon
2019-01-22
The cast and crew of video game adaptation discuss the making of the film and the cult audience that
Roosters
1993-01-01
Gallo Morales is the proud patriach returning home after a seven-year stint for manslaughter. Seekin
Аттракцион
2009-01-01