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 cont...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Jade
2024
as Reese
Jade presents the story of a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the o...

Knights of the Zodiac
2023
as Mylock
When a headstrong street orphan, Seiya, in search of his abducted sister unwittingly taps into hidden powers, he discovers he might be the only person...

Blade of the 47 Ronin
2022
as Shinshiro
In this sequel to "47 Ronin," a new class of warriors emerges among the Samurai clans to keep a sought-after sword from falling into the wrong hands.

Run & Gun
2022
as Brando
After leaving a life of crime and violence, Ray is a reformed good guy, enjoying a quiet family life in the ‘burbs. But when his past is discovered, R...

Assault on VA-33
2021
as Jackson
Decorated army veteran Jason Hill is on a routine visit to the local VA hospital when organized terrorists infiltrate the building and take hostages, ...

Batman: Soul of the Dragon
2021
as Richard Dragon (voice)
Bruce Wayne faces a deadly menace from his past, with the help of three former classmates: world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner a...

One Night in Bangkok
2020
as Kai Kahale
A hit man named Kai flies into Bangkok, gets a gun, and orders a cab. He offers a professional female driver big money to be his all-night driver. But...

One Night in Bangkok
2020
Producer
A hit man named Kai flies into Bangkok, gets a gun, and orders a cab. He offers a professional female driver big money to be his all-night driver. But...

Monsters and Muses
2020
as Thin Man
Two young women take a road trip as the news reports of a serial killer targeting blonde women.

Dead Driver
2019
as The Driver
After a plague of the undead decimates human life on Earth, a former hit man (Mark Dacascos), his wife, and daughter live quietly in a survivalist com...

Lucky Day
2019
as Louis
Red, a safe cracker who has just been released from prison, is trying to hold his family together as his past catches up with him in the form of Luc, ...

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
2019
as Zero
Super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member o...
The Making of Double Dragon
2019
as Self
The cast and crew of video game adaptation discuss the making of the film and the cult audience that grew to love it in the wake of an initial critica...

The Legend of Hallowaiian
2018
as Pono (voice)
After releasing a mythical monster upon the islands, a group of three young friends must use local legends to restore peace to their home.

The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells
2018
as Daniel Counter
Former marriage counselor turned fitness instructor Molly White has built a popular brand of workout classes, while her successful wedding photographe...

Maximum Impact
2017
as Tony Lin
The agents of the Federal Security Service of Russia and the US Secret Service are forced to work together to prevent a full-scale international crisi...

Ultimate Justice
2017
as Gustav-Ferdinand 'Gus' von Behren
A team of Special Ops elite soldiers, led by Captain Gus, formed a strong allegiance in battle. Gus is forced to bring the team back into action inclu...

The Perfect Bride
2017
as Daniel Counter
Fitness trainer/former marriage counselor Molly White runs “Bridal Boot Camp:” classes combining fitness and yoga with pre-marital counseling exercise...

Showdown in Manila
2016
as Matthew Wells
The film unfolds in Manila, Philippines, and in the jungles of the island of Boracay on a tropical island in the privacy of living Russian middle-aged...

Showdown in Manila
2016
Story, Executive Producer, Director
The film unfolds in Manila, Philippines, and in the jungles of the island of Boracay on a tropical island in the privacy of living Russian middle-aged...

Beyond the Game
2014
as Fighter
In a reality show that’s too real, the contestants are dying. Now only one will survive… Beyond The Game! Kill or be Killed! Beyond the Game has conte...

The Extendables
2014
as Mark
A struggling and publicly disgraced Hollywood icon gets another shot at mega stardom when he is hired to star and direct an action movie in Uzbekistan...

To Have and to Hold
2014
as Nantauquas
Based on the best-selling 1900 novel by American author Mary Johnston. Honor was their measure of wealth and faith was their source of strength. Toget...

Operation Rogue
2014
as Captain Max Randall
Deep in the jungles of Southeast Asia, a terrorist organization has stolen materials to create a dangerous chemical bomb. It is up to Captain Max Rand...

The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
2013
as Cobra
A man who stops into a foster home to drop off some donations soon tells the kids a story about two teenage friends who uncover a long-lost medallion ...

Sultanın Sırrı
2011

Shadows in Paradise
2010
as Lt. Max Forrester
During a rescue operation in Iraq, Special Forces member Max Forrester is devastated when Sasha, his squad mate and fiancée goes missing. Two years la...

Samurai
2010
Actor/martial arts champ Mark Dacascos explores the story of Miyamoto Musashi, the most famous Samurai of all time, and trains in the weaponry and wis...

Wolvesbayne
2009
as Von Griem
A supernatural thriller that follows Russel Bayne who quickly finds himself in the middle of a supernatural war between vampires, werewolves, and huma...

Serbian Scars
2009
as Peter Olsen Obilich
The dramatic action film follows a soldier who ventures to America in search of his long lost brother, unaware that his brother may hold the key to a ...

The Legend of Bruce Lee
2009
as Thai Fighter
The story of the legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee following him from Hong Kong to America and back again. Movie edit made from the 50 episode Chi...

I Am Omega
2007
as Renchard
In post apocalyptic LA, being rampaged by zombie like cannibals humans that have some kind of genetic infection, local man Renchard is forced to live ...

Alien Agent
2007
as Rykker
A lawman from another galaxy must stop an invading force from building a gateway to planet Earth.

Code Name: The Cleaner
2007
as Eric Hauck
Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he f...

Only The Brave
2006
as Sgt. Steve 'Zaki' Senzaki
A searing portrait of war and prejudice, ‘Only the Brave’ takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII – ...

The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point
2006
as Capt. Matt Daniels
The Strike Force team is back in this action-packed sequel to "The Hunt For Eagle One"! Terrorists have stolen a Ground Control Encoder...

Solar Attack
2006
as Lucas Foster
When the sun's increasing expulsions of plasma threaten to ignite methane in our atmosphere, international tensions rise while scientists race for a s...

The Hunt for Eagle One
2006
as Lt. Matt Daniels
A group of US Marines are sent to rescue captured a US Marine and a Filipino Captain while stopping a group of Al-Qaeda-backed local rebels from launc...

Nomad: The Warrior
2005
as Sharish
The Nomad is a historical epic set in 18th-century Kazakhstan. The film is a fictionalised account of the youth and coming-of-age of Ablai Khan, as he...

Junior Pilot
2005
as Kato
Ricky is a ten-year-old daydreamer and expert on his computer flight simulator program. While on a cross-country flight for a school field trip, Ricky...

Cradle 2 the Grave
2003
as Yao Ling
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's ...

Scorcher
2002
as Ryan Beckett
The only hope for humanity to survive a natural disaster is to detonate a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles.

Instinct to Kill
2001
as J.T. Dillon
Escaped serial killer James Becket, who killed his own father whose expectations he never fulfilled, but now especially targets his wife Theresa 'Tess...

Brotherhood of the Wolf
2001
as Mani
In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the ...

China Strike Force
2000
as Tony Lau
A young Chinese Security Officer, Darren, is called for Team 808, which fights against the smuggling of drugs and corruption. Noriko, a Japanese Inter...

The Base
1999
as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton
Major Murphy, a US Army Investigator, has received a new assignment. Sgt. Gammon is suspected of dealing cocaine from his base, and Murphy must gather...

No Code of Conduct
1999
as Paul DeLucca
A cop, his partner, and his father uncover a plot by city elders to smuggle drugs from Mexico into Phoenix, Arizona.

Boogie Boy
1998
as Jesse Page
A man who has just been released from prison vows to start a new life, but is put to the test when an old cellmate appears.

Sanctuary
1998
as Luke Kovak
Luke Kovak is part of a covert group within the CIA that works on illegal black ops involving blackmail and assassinations. When his boss orders the m...

Deathline
1997
as The Trocia
A prostitute helps a U.S. smuggler evade assassins and seek revenge upon his traitorous partner in Moscow.

Drive
1997
as Toby Wong
A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two of them elude their pursuers na...

DNA
1997
as Dr. Ash Mattley
A mad scientist's DNA experiment on the bones of a mysterious jungle creature brings the carnivorous beast to life, and only his former assistant Ash ...

The Island of Dr. Moreau
1996
as Lo-Mai
A plane crash surviving attorney stumbles upon a mysterious island and is shocked to discover that a brilliant scientist and his lab assistant have fo...

Sabotage
1996
as Michael Bishop
Former special services agent plays an intricate game of chess involving several federal agencies. Queen takes pawn.

The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
1995
as Matt Reeves
Kickboxing champion Matt Reeves witnesses the murder of his friend Johnny. While investigating the crime, he learns that a Mr. Negaal in South Africa ...

Deadly Past
1995
as Leo
Bartender on parole gets re-involved with his previous girlfriend, only to discover he's part of her criminal scheme.

Crying Freeman
1995
as Yo Hinomura / Freeman
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yak...

Double Dragon
1994
as Jimmy Lee
Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and ha...

Dragstrip Girl
1994
as Johny Remirez
Johnny is a bad guy trying to go straight and becomes smitten with Laura, a wealthy good girl who is rebelling against her parents, all set among the ...

Only the Strong
1993
as Louis Stevens
Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school ...

Roosters
1993
as Filipino's Son
Gallo Morales is the proud patriach returning home after a seven-year stint for manslaughter. Seeking to re-establish his legendary status as a champi...

American Samurai
1992
as Kenjiro Sanga
When a father passes on the traditional family sword to one of his two adopted sons, the other--in a fit of jealous rage--joins a yakuza drug smugglin...

Dead on the Money
1991
as Martial Arts teacher
An actress is persuaded by a charming man to join him in a scheme of revenge against his cousin.

Angel Town
1990
as Stoner's Driver
A graduate student and martial-arts expert rents a room in a house owned by a single mother who lives there with her son. A local street gang is tryin...

Ninja Academy
1989
as Black Ninja (uncredited)
Echoing the comic tone of the "Police Academy" films, Ninja Academy boasts an ensemble cast of hilarious characters, bonding while training hard, play...

Ninja Academy
1989
as Ninja
Echoing the comic tone of the "Police Academy" films, Ninja Academy boasts an ensemble cast of hilarious characters, bonding while training hard, play...
The Sheriff
N/A
Set in a rural town, it follows a local sheriff as he pursues a recent homicide case that is seemingly linked to the death of his son five years prior...

Garrison7: War Is Coming
N/A
as Nolan Lore
When an elite special forces commander accidentally uncovers an insidious military conspiracy, his family is brutally murdered. Now the target of an i...

2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars
N/A
as Self
A detailed look into a key element of action filmmaking, the second unit. We go behind the scenes and allow some of the biggest names in Hollywood to ...

Legend of the White Dragon
N/A
as Xang
The White Dragon, Erik Reed, has returned home to Virtuo City 3 years later after being defeated in a colossal battle against the ancient overlord, As...