Mark Dacascos
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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
Credits
Legend of the White Dragon (2026)
as Xang
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
as Zero
Knights of the Zodiac (2023)
as Mylock
Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
as Mani
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
as Yao Ling
The Driver (2019)
as The Driver
Crying Freeman (1995)
as Yo Hinomura / Freeman
Nomad: The Warrior (2005)
as Sharish
One Night in Bangkok (2020)
as Kai Kahale
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
as Lo-Mai
Alien Agent (2007)
as Rykker
Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)
as Richard Dragon (voice)
Jade (2024)
as Reese
Maximum Impact (2017)
as Tony Lin
Dragstrip Girl (1994)
as Johny Remirez
Blade of the 47 Ronin (2022)
as Shinshiro
Run & Gun (2022)
as Brando
Deathline (1997)
as The Trocia
Boogie Boy (1998)
as Jesse Page
No Code of Conduct (1999)
as Paul DeLucca
Double Dragon (1994)
as Jimmy Lee
Code Name: The Cleaner (2007)
as Eric Hauck
Angel Town (1990)
as Stoner's Driver
Only the Strong (1993)
as Louis Stevens
Drive (1997)
as Toby Wong
Lucky Day (2019)
as Louis
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013)
as Cobra
Assault on VA-33 (2021)
as Jackson
China Strike Force (2000)
as Tony Lau
The Sheriff (2026)
as Enzo
DNA (1997)
as Dr. Ash Mattley
Dead on the Money (1991)
as Martial Arts teacher
Sabotage (1996)
as Michael Bishop
Instinct to Kill (2001)
as J.T. Dillon
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (1995)
as Matt Reeves
Only the Brave (2006)
as Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
Solar Attack (2006)
as Lucas Foster
The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells (2018)
as Daniel Counter
The Legend of Hallowaiian (2018)
as Pono (voice)
Glass Dragon (2026)
Actor
Ultimate Justice (2018)
as Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren
Monsters and Muses (2020)
as Thin Man
Scorcher (2002)
as Ryan Beckett
Ninja Academy (1989)
as Black Ninja (uncredited)
Showdown in Manila (2016)
as Matthew Wells
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point (2006)
as Capt. Matt Daniels
Operation Rogue (2014)
as Captain Max Randall
The Hunt for Eagle One (2006)
as Lt. Matt Daniels
Wolvesbayne (2009)
as Von Griem
Final Approach (2005)
as Kato
I Am Omega (2007)
as Renchard
Drive: The Force Behind The Storm (2000)
as Interviewee
Shadows in Paradise (2010)
as Lt. Max Forrester
The Base (1999)
as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton
The Perfect Bride (2017)
as Daniel Counter
The Legend of Bruce Lee (2009)
as Thai Fighter
American Samurai (1992)
as Kenjiro Sanga
Аттракцион (2009)
Actor
Deadly Past (1995)
as Leo
Sultanın Sırrı (2011)
Actor
To Have and to Hold (2014)
as Nantauquas
Sanctuary (1998)
as Luke Kovak
The Extendables (2014)
as Mark
Beyond the Game (2014)
as Fighter
Roosters (1993)
as Filipino's Son
Garrison7: War Is Coming (—)
as Nolan Lore
Serbian Scars (2009)
as Peter Olsen Obilich
The Making of Double Dragon (2019)
as Self
Samurai (2010)
Actor