Mark Dacascos
Known for
An American actor and martial artist of Filipino, Chinese, Irish and other heritage, known for his athleticism and screen charisma. He built a cult following through action films and the series 'The Crow: Stairway to Heaven' (1998), and reached a wide audience as the flamboyant assassin Zero in 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' (2019). Also familiar as a television host, he combines genuine fighting skill with a playful presence, making him a distinctive fixture of modern action cinema.
Mark Dacascos
55 Movies
18 Series
An American actor and martial artist of Filipino, Chinese, Irish and other heritage, known for his athleticism and screen charisma. He built a cult following through action films and the series 'The Crow: Stairway to Heaven' (1998), and reached a wide audience as the flamboyant assassin Zero in 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' (2019). Also familiar as a television host, he combines genuine fighting skill with a playful presence, making him a distinctive fixture of modern action cinema.
Movies
Plays Zero
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
2019
Plays Mylock
Knights of the Zodiac
2023
Plays Yao Ling
Cradle 2 the Grave
2003
Plays Yo Hinomura / Freeman
Crying Freeman
1995
Plays Mani
Brotherhood of the Wolf
2001
Plays Richard Dragon (voice)
Batman: Soul of the Dragon
2021
Plays Brando
Run & Gun
2022
Plays Lo-Mai
The Island of Dr. Moreau
1996
Plays Sharish
Nomad: The Warrior
2005
Plays Shinshiro
Blade of the 47 Ronin
2022
Plays Tony Lin
Maximum Impact
2017
Plays Enzo
The Sheriff
2026
Plays Reese
Jade
2024
Plays The Driver
The Driver
2019
Producer
Plays Kai Kahale
One Night in Bangkok
2020
Plays Louis Stevens
Only the Strong
1993
Plays Louis
Lucky Day
2019
Plays Jimmy Lee
Double Dragon
1994
Plays Stoner's Driver
Angel Town
1990
Plays Eric Hauck
Code Name: The Cleaner
2007
Plays Toby Wong
Drive
1997
Plays Paul DeLucca
No Code of Conduct
1999
Plays Cobra
The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
2013
Plays Tony Lau
China Strike Force
2000
Plays J.T. Dillon
Instinct to Kill
2001
Plays The Trocia
Deathline
1997
Plays Rykker
Alien Agent
2007
Plays Matt Reeves
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
1995
Plays Pono (voice)
The Legend of Hallowaiian
2018
Plays Jackson
Assault on VA-33
2021
Plays Michael Bishop
Sabotage
1996
Plays Jesse Page
Boogie Boy
1998
Plays Dr. Ash Mattley
DNA
1997
Plays Capt. Matt Daniels
The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point
2006
Plays Renchard
I Am Omega
2007
Plays Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton
The Base
1999
Plays Thai Fighter
The Legend of Bruce Lee
2009
Plays Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
Only the Brave
2006
Director
Plays Matthew Wells
Showdown in Manila
2016
Plays Captain Max Randall
Operation Rogue
2014
Plays Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren
Ultimate Justice
2017
Plays Lt. Matt Daniels
The Hunt for Eagle One
2006
Plays Ninja
Ninja Academy
1989
Plays Kato
Final Approach
2005
Plays Lt. Max Forrester
Shadows in Paradise
2010
Plays Kenjiro Sanga
American Samurai
1992
Plays Filipino's Son
Roosters
1993
Plays Fighter
Beyond the Game
2014
Plays Luke Kovak
Sanctuary
1998
Plays Mark
The Extendables
2014
TV Shows
Plays Eric Draven
The Crow: Stairway to Heaven
1998
Plays Wo Fat
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Giyera
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Plays Kong Pak
Warrior
2019
Plays Kung Lao
Mortal Kombat: Legacy
2011
Plays Monk
Wu Assassins
2019
Plays Tyre
Stargate Atlantis
2004
Plays Ananda
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Julian
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Plays Felix Johnson
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Sensei Ping
The Middleman
2008
Plays Jimmy Shi
Chicago P.D.
2014
Plays Rolf Van Zandt
Lucifer
2016
Plays Shindo Samurai 2 / Angry Cook (voice)
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
2023
Plays Osako
The Flash
1990
Plays Steven Garth
Martial Law
1998
Plays Johnny Ramirez
Rebel Highway
1994
Plays Guru Greasetrap (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Legend of the White Dragon
Full Filmography
Legend of the White Dragon
Xang
2026
Film
The Sheriff
Enzo
2026
Film
Jade
Reese
2024
Film
Warrior
Kong Pak · 10 episodes
2023
TV
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Shindo Samurai 2 / Angry Cook (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
Knights of the Zodiac
Mylock
2023
Film
Blade of the 47 Ronin
Shinshiro
2022
Film
Run & Gun
Brando
2022
Film
Assault on VA-33
Jackson
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mark Dacascos and where are they from?
Mark Dacascos is 62 years old, born on February 26, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mark Dacascos?
Mark Dacascos is best known for roles in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Knights of the Zodiac.
How many movies has Mark Dacascos been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1989), Mark Dacascos has appeared in 55 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Mark Dacascos's first movie?
The career of Mark Dacascos began with Ninja Academy (1989).
What is Mark Dacascos's most recent movie or series?
Mark Dacascos's most recent release is The Sheriff, which premiered on April 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Mark Dacascos appeared in?
On television, Mark Dacascos has appeared in Lucifer, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., SpongeBob SquarePants, Chicago P.D..
Does Mark Dacascos have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Mark Dacascos's upcoming work includes: Legend of the White Dragon (2026).
Mark Dacascos
1964-02-26 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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.