> > Haha, I thought Yaphet Kotto was dead until earlier today.
Whenever I see Yaphet's name I also think of MAKO, the very talented japanese actor who did a lot of 'token' roles in the 70s and 80s. He was active in films up until his death a few years ago.
![](http://www.racebending.com/v3/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/mako1.jpg)
Mako was the first Asian American ever nominated for an Academy Award. His full name was Mako Iwamatsu.
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