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Zenpaku Kato

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")


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Born:
Oct 7, 1958 In Akita Prefecture, Japan
Movie/TV Credits:
28
First Appeared:
In the movie The Family Game 1983-05-04
Latest Project:
Movie Prisoner/Terrorist 2007-02-02
Known For
Poster of Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
Poster of Report on Latent Narcotic Substances in the Brain: Drugless
Poster of Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star in my Pants!
Poster of Stay or go?
Filmography
Movie Prisoner/Terrorist 2007-02-02
Movie Bonds Hiroshi Okahori 1998-06-06
Movie The Files of Young Kindaichi: Snow Yaksha Legend Murder Case 1995-12-30
Series The End of the World Nimura Koichi 1994-01-10
Movie The Last Dance Radiographer 1993-05-29
Movie Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard 1992-02-21
Movie Report on Latent Narcotic Substances in the Brain: Drugless Himself 1991-04-26
Movie The Gentle 12 Juror #12 1991-12-14
Movie Let's Go to the Hospital 1990-04-07
Movie Tales of a Golden Geisha 1990-06-02
Movie Maria's Stomach 1990-07-21
Movie Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star in my Pants! 1990-12-08
Movie Roppongi Banana Boys 1989-08-12
Movie A Taxing Woman's Return Yamada 1988-01-15
Movie Love Bites Back Shohei Tsunoda 1988-07-01
Movie Stay or go? 1988-08-27
Movie The Glorious Asuka Gang! Cop 1988-08-13
Movie A Taxing Woman Yamada 1987-02-07
Movie Hawaiian Dream Newlywed Husband 1987-08-29
Movie Hahako kankin: Mesu Minoru Ishikawa 1987-02-28
Movie Lost in the Wilderness Murata 1986-06-07
Movie A Homance Shigeru Goki 1986-10-10
Movie Tampopo Man in White Suit's Henchman 1985-11-23
Movie Deaths in Tokimeki 1984-02-18
Movie Main Theme Hajime Yotsukaichi 1984-07-14
Movie The Funeral Ebihara's Colleague 1984-11-17
Movie The Family Game Shigeyuki's Gymnastic Teacher 1983-05-04
Movie Detective Story Man who picks up Naomi 1983-07-16