Daisuke Katô

Daisuke Katô

Deceased · Born: Feb 18, 1911 · Died: Jul 31, 1975

1962
1961
1960
1956
1954
1952
1941

Personal Details

BornFeb 18, 1911 Tokyo, Japan
Relatives
  • Takayuki Katô (Grandchild)

Biography

Daisuke Katô, a renowned actor and director of Japanese cinema, entered this world on February 18, 1911, in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, starring in and directing numerous iconic productions that continue to captivate audiences to this day. Some of his most notable works include the critically acclaimed films "Seven Samurai" (1954),"Yojimbo" (1961),and "Rashomon" (1950),which showcased his versatility and mastery of the craft.

Tragically, Daisuke Katô's life was cut short on July 31, 1975, when he passed away in Takasaki, Japan. Despite his untimely departure, his legacy lives on, inspiring generations of filmmakers and cementing his place as one of the most beloved and respected figures in Japanese cinema.

Career

1967
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds as Hayashida
1962
An Autumn Afternoon
An Autumn Afternoon as Yoshitaro Sakamoto
1961
Yojimbo
Yojimbo as Inokichi - Ushitora's Rotund Brother
The End of Summer
The End of Summer as Kitagawa Yanosuke
1960
1956
Bushido
Bushido as Toji Gion
Flowing
Flowing as Yoneko's ex
Early Spring
Early Spring as Sakamoto
Street of Shame
Street of Shame as Mr. Nomura
1955
Floating Clouds
Floating Clouds as Seikichi Mukai
1954
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai as Shichiroji
1952
Mother
Mother as Uncle Kimura
The Life of Oharu
The Life of Oharu as Tasaburo Hishiya
Ikiru
Ikiru as Yakuza
1950
Rashomon
Rashomon as Policeman
1941
The 47 Ronin
The 47 Ronin as Fuwa Kazuemon