Yoshihiro Katō

Known for ActingBorn 1958-10-07Died 2007-04-27Akita Prefecture, Japan

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 "加藤善博")Read more

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Maria's Stomach

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Hawaiian Dream

Roppongi Banana Boys

Lost in the Wilderness

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Snow Yaksha Legend Murder Case

The Glorious Asuka Gang!

A Homance

Tampopo

Let's Go to the Hospital

The Funeral

The End of the World

The Last Dance

Deaths in Tokimeki

The Family Game

A Taxing Woman

Detective Story

The Gentle 12

A Taxing Woman's Return

Main Theme

Woman in Witness Protection

Tales of a Golden Geisha

Bonds

Prisoner/Terrorist

Captured Mother and Daughter: She Beast

Love Bites Back

Report on Latent Narcotic Substances in the Brain: Drugless

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Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star!

Ronin on a Mission