Takeshi Katô

Takeshi Katô

Deceased · Born: May 24, 1929 · Died: Jul 31, 2015

Personal Details

BornMay 24, 1929 Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Takeshi Katô, a renowned Japanese actor, made his entrance into the world on May 24, 1929, in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan. With a career spanning decades, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, starring in iconic movies such as Yojimbo (1961),High and Low (1963),and The Devil's Island (1977).

Throughout his life, Katô shared a special bond with his loving spouse, whose name remains a mystery to this day. Despite the passing of time, the couple's love for each other endured, a testament to the power of true devotion.

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Takeshi Katô's remarkable journey on this earth finally concluded on July 31, 2015, in the same city where he first took his first breath. His legacy lives on, however, as a shining beacon of artistic excellence, inspiring generations to come.

Career

2006
Nihon chinbotsu
Nihon chinbotsu as Professor Yamashiro
1985
Godzilla 1985
Godzilla 1985 as Internal Trade and Industry Minister Kasaoka
Ran
Ran as Koyota Hatakeyama
1984
The Return of Godzilla
The Return of Godzilla as Trade Minister
1974
Police Tactics
Police Tactics as Noburo Uchimoto
1973
Proxy War
Proxy War as Noboru Uchimoto
1972
1965
None But the Brave
None But the Brave as Sgt. Tamura
Zatoichi's Revenge
Zatoichi's Revenge as Koheita Kadokura
1963
High and Low
High and Low as Detective Nakao
1961
Yojimbo
Yojimbo as Ronin Kobuhachi
1960
1958
The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress as Samurai (uncredited)
1957
Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood as Guard killed by Washizu
1954
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai as Samurai Wandering through Town (uncredited)