Mario Machado
Actor
Known for
American announcer and actor of Chinese descent, famous for his voice. He became recognizable as the news anchor in the world of Paul Verhoeven's 'RoboCop' (1987), a role he reprised in the sequels, and appeared in 'Rocky III' (1982). A pioneer as an Asian-American television journalist in Los Angeles, he combined his career in the news with film appearances. American actor and announcer recognized for his voice and his distinctive presence, a regular figure of 1980s cinema, until his death in 2013.
Mario Machado
Actor
American announcer and actor of Chinese descent, famous for his voice. He became recognizable as the news anchor in the world of Paul Verhoeven's 'RoboCop' (1987), a role he reprised in the sequels, and appeared in 'Rocky III' (1982). A pioneer as an Asian-American television journalist in Los Angeles, he combined his career in the news with film appearances. American actor and announcer recognized for his voice and his distinctive presence, a regular figure of 1980s cinema, until his death in 2013.
Movies 10 titles
Plays Interviewer
Scarface
1983
Plays Casey Wong
RoboCop
1987
Plays Interviewer
Rocky III
1982
Plays Casey Wong
RoboCop 2
1990
Plays Casey Wong
RoboCop 3
1993
Plays Reporter #1
The Concorde... Airport '79
1979
Plays Kim Sung Ho
St. Elmo's Fire
1985
Plays TV Reporter
Oh, God!
1977
Plays Anchorman
Jack's Back
1988
Plays Cadaver
Casas de fuego
1995
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Full Filmography 15
Casas de fuego
Cadaver
1995
RoboCop 3
Casey Wong
1993
Dear John
Male Newscaster
1991Season 4
RoboCop 2
Casey Wong
1990
Jack's Back
Anchorman
1988
RoboCop
Casey Wong
1987
The Golden Girls
Sportscaster (voice)
1986Season 2
St. Elmo's Fire
Kim Sung Ho
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Anchor · 3 episodes
1984–
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mario Machado still alive?
Mario Machado passed away on May 4, 2013 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Mario Machado?
Mario Machado is best known for roles in Scarface, RoboCop, Rocky III.
How many movies has Mario Machado been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1971), Mario Machado has appeared in 10 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Mario Machado's first movie?
The career of Mario Machado began with Death Takes a Holiday (1971).
What is Mario Machado's most recent movie or series?
Mario Machado's most recent release is An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn, which premiered on February 27, 1998.
What TV shows has Mario Machado appeared in?
On television, Mario Machado has appeared in Beverly Hills, 90210, Murder, She Wrote, The Golden Girls, Mission: Impossible.
Mario Machado
1935-04-22 · Shanghai, China
Mário Machado (born Mário José de Souza Machado; April 22, 1935 – May 4, 2013) was a Portuguese-Chinese-American television and radio broadcaster and actor. He made television history when, in 1970, he became the first American of Chinese heritage to be an on-air television news reporter and anchor in Los Angeles and perhaps in the nation. Mario Machado, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.