Mark Dacascos
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.
Movies (68)
Legend of the White Dragon
2026
The Sheriff
2026
Glass Dragon
2026
Jade
2024
Knights of the Zodiac
2023
Blade of the 47 Ronin
2022
Run & Gun
2022
Assault on VA-33
2021
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
2021
One Night in Bangkok
2020
Monsters and Muses
2020
Dead Driver
2019
Lucky Day
2019
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
2019
The Legend of Hallowaiian
2018
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells
2018
Maximum Impact
2017
Ultimate Justice
2017
The Perfect Bride
2017
Showdown in Manila
2016
Beyond the Game
2014
The Extendables
2014
To Have and to Hold
2014
Operation Rogue
2014
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
2013
Sultanın Sırrı
2011
Shadows in Paradise
2010
Samurai
2010
Wolvesbayne
2009
Serbian Scars
2009
The Legend of Bruce Lee
2009
Аттракцион
2009
I Am Omega
2007
Alien Agent
2007
Code Name: The Cleaner
2007
Only the Brave
2006
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point
2006
Solar Attack
2006
The Hunt for Eagle One
2006
Nomad: The Warrior
2005
Final Approach
2005
Cradle 2 the Grave
2003
Scorcher
2002
Instinct to Kill
2001
Brotherhood of the Wolf
2001
China Strike Force
2000
The Base
1999
No Code of Conduct
1999
Boogie Boy
1998
Sanctuary
1998
Deathline
1997
Drive
1997
DNA
1997
The Island of Dr. Moreau
1996
Sabotage
1996
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
1995
Deadly Past
1995
Crying Freeman
1995
Double Dragon
1994
Dragstrip Girl
1994
Only the Strong
1993
Roosters
1993
American Samurai
1992
Dead on the Money
1991
Angel Town
1990
Ninja Academy
1989
Ninja Academy
1989
Garrison7: War Is Coming
TV Shows (25)
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
2023
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
2023
Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend
2022
The Art of Action
2020
Wu Assassins
2019
Wu Assassins
2019
Warrior
2019
Lucifer
2016
Chicago P.D.
2014
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
2011
Hawaii Five-0
2010
The Middleman
2008
The Next Iron Chef
2007
Dancing with the Stars
2005
Iron Chef America
2005
Stargate Atlantis
2004
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Martial Law
1998
The Crow: Stairway to Heaven
1998
One West Waikiki
1994
Rebel Highway
1994
The Flash
1990
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Tales from the Crypt
1989