Japanese-American actor Masi Oka has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He is best known for playing the role of Hiro Nakamura on the popular series Heroes. He is also a digital effects artist.
Masayori Oka was born on December 27, 1974 in Tokyo, Japan. He is a graduate of Brown University with computer science and mathematics degree. Right after graduation, he started working for the Industrial Light & Magic. Among his famous projects as a digital effects artist includes the prequel of the Star Wars trilogy, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Hulk, War of the World, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
Since his acting debut in 2001, Oka has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, though he is best associated with the Heroes TV show. His appearance in 66 episodes of the show has won him a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television. He also earned several nominations for his portrayal of role which include the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television.
Masi Oka is also noted for his recurring appearances on shows like The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, Scrubs, and Hawaii Five-0. Since 2010, he has been a part of the Hawaii Five-0 program where he played the character of Max Bergman in 18 episodes of the show.