Masi Oka: The Best Japanese Actor Ever

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Masi Oka: Geek, Actor, Hero... YATTA!

Math and science geek turned time-traveling hero, Masi Oka masters the right brain/left brain balance in his role as Hiro Nakamura on Heroes. He's certainly the most famous Japanese actor in America already, and he's on the rise!

Get to know Masi Oka 

Masi Oka (born , December 27, 1974) is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominated American actor, as well as a digital effects artist.

He has performed in many films and TV shows, and is currently cast in the role of Hiro Nakamura in the NBC series Heroes. He recently appeared in the film Get Smart.

He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

The Top Five Reasons Masi Oka is the Best Japanese Actor 

  • Nobody yells YATTA! quite like Masi Oka.
  • He is genuinely nice, and has a good sense of humor.
  • He's a hot geek, with an irresistible smile!
  • He is super-intelligent, a former "whiz kid." (click the Time cover on the right for a larger image)
  • He is humble about his success.

Masi Oka as Hiro Nakamura 

Here are some great Hiro moments, complete with lots of YATTA!

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Masi Oka: quick facts 


Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Birthdate: December 27, 1974
Birth name: Masayori Oka

Education: Graduate of Brown University (see photo at right); majored in Computer Science and Mathematics, and minored in Theatre Arts

Before he became and actor: Lead Research and Development Technical Director at Industrial Light and Magic

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