Mario Machado
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mário Machado (born Mário José de Souza Machado; April 22, 1935 – May 4, 2013) was a Portuguese-Chinese-American television and radio broadcaster and actor. He made television history when, in 1970, he became the first American of Chinese heritage to be an on-air television news reporter and anchor in Los Angeles and perhaps in the nation. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mario Machado, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mario Machado Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mario Machado reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mario Machado's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 29% of Mario Machado's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Scarface, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mario Machado Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mario Machado's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mario Machado has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Casas de fuego | Cadaver | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Without Warning | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | RoboCop 3 | Casey Wong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | RoboCop 2 | Casey Wong | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dead Man Walking | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Jack's Back | Anchorman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | RoboCop | Casey Wong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Triplecross | TV Reporter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | St. Elmo's Fire | Kim Sung Ho | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Scarface | Interviewer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Blue Thunder | Self - Broadcaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Rocky III | Interviewer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Kids Who Knew Too Much | TV Newscaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Concorde... Airport '79 | Reporter #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Rescue from Gilligan's Island | Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Oh, God! | TV Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Indict and Convict | TV Interviewer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Great American Beauty Contest | TV Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Brian's Song | Reporter #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Death Takes a Holiday | TV Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
Mario Machado - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mario Machado?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mario Machado is "Scarface" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Mario Machado acted in?
Mario Machado has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mario Machado?
Other notable films include "RoboCop", "The Kids Who Knew Too Much", and "Brian's Song".