Mark Dacascos

Actor and martial artist known for 'Into the Sun'

Mark Dacascos - Actor and martial artist known for 'Into the Sun'
Born

February 26th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, martial artist, and television personality, this individual gained recognition for roles in action films and television series. Starred in the movie 'Only the Strong' and appeared in 'The Crow: Stairway to Heaven'. Served as the host for the cooking competition series 'Iron Chef America'. Demonstrated martial arts skills in various performances, contributing to the popularity of martial arts in entertainment.

Starred in 'Only the Strong'

Appeared in 'Iron Chef America'

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