★ HOW OLD IS MASI OKA?
Masi Oka is 51 years old, born December 27, 1974 in Japan · Capricorn.
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About
Masi Oka became a household name playing Hiro Nakamura, the time-warping hero in NBC's Heroes, earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Born in Japan on December 27, 1974, Oka is an actor, producer, and digital effects artist based in the United States. He later joined CBS's Hawaii Five-0 as Doctor Max Bergman. A Capricorn, Oka blends technical precision with charismatic screen presence.
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Biography
Masi Oka's breakout came through Hiro Nakamura in NBC's Heroes, a role that secured him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and cemented his place in sci-fi television. Born December 27, 1974, in Japan, Oka relocated to the United States, where he works as an actor, producer, and digital effects artist. His technical background in effects informed his on-screen credibility, particularly in roles requiring physicality and precision. Beyond Heroes, Oka transitioned to the police procedural Hawaii Five-0, playing Doctor Max Bergman on CBS. As a screenwriter and actor, Oka operates across both creative and technical domains of production. A Capricorn born in the Year of the Tiger, Oka embodies the sign's discipline and ambition. His life-path number of 33 (the Master Teacher) reflects his dual role as both performer and technical innovator.
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Trivia
- Oka's character Hiro Nakamura in Heroes could manipulate space and time—a power that resonated with audiences and became iconic in the show's first seasons.
- Beyond acting, Oka has worked as a digital effects artist, giving him rare technical expertise that informs his approach to sci-fi and tech-heavy roles.
- His Emmy nomination for Heroes came during the show's cultural peak, when the series was a top-rated NBC drama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Masi Oka?
- Masi Oka is 51 years old (born December 27, 1974).
- When is Masi Oka's birthday?
- Masi Oka was born on December 27, 1974.
- What is Masi Oka's zodiac sign?
- Masi Oka is a Capricorn, born December 27, 1974.
- What is Masi Oka's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Masi Oka was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Masi Oka from?
- Masi Oka is from Japan.
- What does Masi Oka do?
- Masi Oka is a writer.
- Is Masi Oka still alive?
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