Is Masi Oka A-List?
NoC
No — Masi Oka is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2006C$0.1M
Heroes Breakthrough Role
Gained recognition as Hiro Nakamura on 'Heroes'.
2007B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Emmy Nomination for Heroes
Earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2010B$2M+$1.5M
Joins Hawaii Five-0
Starred as Doctor Max Bergman on 'Hawaii Five-0'.
2012B$4M+$2M
Continued Success Five-0
Five-0 was a popular procedural that gave him steady work.
2017C▼$6M+$2M
Smaller TV and Film Roles
Moved towards smaller roles in TV and Film
2020C$7M+$1M
Digital Effects and Producing
Continued working as a digital effects artist.
2026C$8M+$1M
Continued work in TV
Continues to work both in front of and behind the camera.
Last updated: February 21, 2026