
Mark Dacascos
1 FOLLOWER • 31 CREDITS • FEB 26, 1964 • 61
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

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Hawaii Five-0

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Dancing with the Stars

Tales from the Crypt

One West Waikiki

Mortal Kombat: Legacy

Lucifer

Wu Assassins

Doogie Howser, M.D.

Stargate Atlantis

The Flash

Chicago P.D.

BLUE EYE SAMURAI

Warrior

Lucky Day

Legend of the White Dragon

Maximum Impact

Cradle 2 the Grave

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Run & Gun

Knights of the Zodiac

Assault on VA-33

Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend

Blade of the 47 Ronin

Batman: Soul of the Dragon

Dragstrip Girl

Only the Strong

Only The Brave

The Crow: Stairway to Heaven

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