Mark Dacascos
Born 1964
Known for John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Double Dragon, Crying Freeman.
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
One Night in Bangkok (2020)
Dead Driver (2019)
Ultimate Justice (2017)
Operation Rogue (2014)
Samurai (2010)
Shadows in Paradise (2010)
Alien Agent (2007)
I Am Omega (2007)
Only The Brave (2006)
Solar Attack (2006)
Scorcher (2002)
Instinct to Kill (2001)
The Base (1999)
Boogie Boy (1998)
Drive (1997)
DNA (1996)
Sabotage (1996)
Crying Freeman (1995)
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (1995)
Double Dragon (1994)
Only the Strong (1993)
Blade of the 47 Ronin (2022)
Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)
Maximum Impact (2017)
Serbian Scars (2009)
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point (2006)
Deathline (1997)
American Samurai (1992)
Assault on VA-33 (2021)
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells (2019)
No Code of Conduct (1999)
Garrison7: War Is Coming (1969)
The Sheriff (2026)
Jade (2024)
Knights of the Zodiac (2023)
Run & Gun (2022)
Wolvesbayne (2009)
Code Name: The Cleaner (2007)
China Strike Force (2000)
Deadly Past (1995)
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
The Legend of Hallowaiian (2018)
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)
Junior Pilot (2005)
Nomad: The Warrior (2005)
Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
Roosters (1993)
The Perfect Bride (2017)
The Extendables (2014)
Angel Town (1990)
Legend of the White Dragon (2023)
Lucky Day (2019)
Showdown in Manila (2016)
To Have and to Hold (2014)
Beyond the Game (2014)
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
