Masi Oka
Actor and Visual Effects Designer
Born
December 27th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in Japan and raised in the United States, this individual gained prominence as an actor and visual effects designer. Achievements include co-starring as Hiro Nakamura in the television series 'Heroes', which earned critical acclaim and a strong fan following. In the realm of visual effects, contributions include work at Industrial Light & Magic on major film franchises, enhancing visual storytelling in cinema.
Co-starred in 'Heroes'
Worked at Industrial Light & Magic
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