Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1958-10-07
Day of Death
2007-04-27
Place of Birth
Akita Prefecture, Japan
Yoshihiro KatΕ
Biography
Zenpaku Kato, also known by his birth name and former stage name Yoshihiro Kato, was a Japanese actor born on October 7, 1958, in Akita Prefecture. He was affiliated with the SAI Production agency. He stood at a height of 174 cm and enjoyed music appreciation as a hobby. His special skill was illustration, and his favorite color was blue. He graduated from Akita Prefectural Yuri Technical High School. Kato made his debut in the stage play "Shitaya Mannencho Monogatari," directed by Yukio Ninagawa. He was known for portraying eccentric antagonistic roles, such as a strict physical education teacher in the 1983 film "Kazoku Geemu" (Family Game), who methodically decides students' desired high schools for exams. He also played the role of Mr. Sugimoto, a department head who bullies subordinates through workplace harassment and power dynamics in the 1992 TV drama "Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni" (Under the Name of Love). Throughout his career, Kato was recognized for his distinctive performances in various mediums, including film, television, and stage. However, on April 27, 2007, at the age of 48, he tragically took his own life through hanging in a park located in Shibuya, Tokyo. His passing was mourned by fellow actors, including Toshi Kazawa, Yoji Tanaka, and Mako Maekawa, who expressed their condolences. (Translated from WIkipedia Japan "ε θ€εε")
Filmography (30)
Prisoner/Terrorist
2007
Bonds
1998
Woman in Witness Protection
1997
Namba Financial Fraud: The Worst Brothers in History 2 β Extorting Compensation
1997
The Files of Young Kindaichi: Snow Yaksha Legend Murder Case
1995
The Last Dance
1993
Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
1992
The Gentle 12
1991
Report on Latent Narcotic Substances in the Brain: Drugless
1991
Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star!
1990
Maria's Stomach
1990
Tales of a Golden Geisha
1990
Let's Go to the Hospital
1990
Roppongi Banana Boys
1989
