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.
Known For
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Hawaii Five-0
Lucifer
Chicago P.D.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Dancing with the Stars
Stargate Atlantis
Tales from the Crypt
All Movies (69)
- Legend of the White Dragon2026 · as Xang
- The Sheriff2026 · as Enzo
- Glass Dragon2026
- Jade2024 · as Reese
- Knights of the Zodiac2023 · as Mylock
- Blade of the 47 Ronin2022 · as Shinshiro
- Run & Gun2022 · as Brando
- Assault on VA-332021 · as Jackson
- Batman: Soul of the Dragon2021 · as Richard Dragon (voice)
- One Night in Bangkok2020 · as Kai Kahale
- Monsters and Muses2020 · as Thin Man
- Dead Driver2019 · as The Driver
- Lucky Day2019 · as Louis
- John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum2019 · as Zero
- The Making of Double Dragon2019 · as Self
- The Legend of Hallowaiian2018 · as Pono (voice)
- The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells2018 · as Daniel Counter
- Maximum Impact2017 · as Tony Lin
- Ultimate Justice2017 · as Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren
- The Perfect Bride2017 · as Daniel Counter
- Showdown in Manila2016 · as Matthew Wells
- Beyond the Game2014 · as Fighter
- The Extendables2014 · as Mark
- To Have and to Hold2014 · as Nantauquas
- Operation Rogue2014 · as Captain Max Randall
- The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone2013 · as Cobra
- Sultanın Sırrı2011
- Shadows in Paradise2010 · as Lt. Max Forrester
- Samurai2010
- Wolvesbayne2009 · as Von Griem
- Serbian Scars2009 · as Peter Olsen Obilich
- The Legend of Bruce Lee2009 · as Thai Fighter
- Аттракцион2009
- I Am Omega2007 · as Renchard
- Alien Agent2007 · as Rykker
- Code Name: The Cleaner2007 · as Eric Hauck
- Only the Brave2006 · as Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
- The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point2006 · as Capt. Matt Daniels
- Solar Attack2006 · as Lucas Foster
- The Hunt for Eagle One2006 · as Lt. Matt Daniels
- Nomad: The Warrior2005 · as Sharish
- Final Approach2005 · as Kato
- Cradle 2 the Grave2003 · as Yao Ling
- Scorcher2002 · as Ryan Beckett
- Instinct to Kill2001 · as J.T. Dillon
- Brotherhood of the Wolf2001 · as Mani
- China Strike Force2000 · as Tony Lau
- The Base1999 · as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton
- No Code of Conduct1999 · as Paul DeLucca
- Boogie Boy1998 · as Jesse Page
- Sanctuary1998 · as Luke Kovak
- Deathline1997 · as The Trocia
- Drive1997 · as Toby Wong
- DNA1997 · as Dr. Ash Mattley
- The Island of Dr. Moreau1996 · as Lo-Mai
- Sabotage1996 · as Michael Bishop
- The Redemption: Kickboxer 51995 · as Matt Reeves
- Deadly Past1995 · as Leo
- Crying Freeman1995 · as Yo Hinomura / Freeman
- Double Dragon1994 · as Jimmy Lee
- Dragstrip Girl1994 · as Johny Remirez
- Only the Strong1993 · as Louis Stevens
- Roosters1993 · as Filipino's Son
- American Samurai1992 · as Kenjiro Sanga
- Dead on the Money1991 · as Martial Arts teacher
- Angel Town1990 · as Stoner's Driver
- Ninja Academy1989 · as Black Ninja (uncredited)
- Ninja Academy1989 · as Ninja
- Garrison7: War Is Coming— · as Nolan Lore
All TV Shows (26)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI2023 · as Shindo Samurai 2 / Angry Cook (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI2023 · as Chiaki / Referee (voice)
- Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend2022 · as Chairman
- The Art of Action2020 · as Self
- Wu Assassins2019 · as Monk
- Wu Assassins2019 · as Kun Zi
- Warrior2019 · as Kong Pak
- Lucifer2016 · as Rolf Van Zandt
- Chicago P.D.2014 · as Jimmy Shi
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2013 · as Giyera
- Mortal Kombat: Legacy2011 · as Kung Lao
- Hawaii Five-02010 · as Wo Fat
- The Middleman2008 · as Sensei Ping
- The Next Iron Chef2007 · as Self - The Chairman
- Dancing with the Stars2005 · as Self - Contestant
- Iron Chef America2005 · as Self
- Stargate Atlantis2004 · as Tyre
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · as Ananda
- SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · as Guru Greasetrap (voice)
- Martial Law1998 · as Steven Garth
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven1998 · as Eric Draven
- One West Waikiki1994
- Rebel Highway1994 · as Johnny Ramirez
- The Flash1990 · as Osako
- Doogie Howser, M.D.1989 · as Julian
- Tales from the Crypt1989 · as Felix Johnson