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person_profile-Zenpaku Kato

Zenpaku Kato Died at age: 48

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Zenpaku Kato

Date of Birth:

Oct 07, 1958

Country of birth:

Japan

Died:

Apr 27, 2007

Biography of

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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Filmography of

Zenpaku Kato

Found 27 Movies in total

... 2007

Bonds

Hiroshi Okahori ( Actor )

... 1998

... 1997

... 1995

The Last Dance

Radiographer ( Actor )

... 1993

... 1992

The Gentle 12

Juror #12 ( Actor )

... 1991

... 1991

... 1990

... 1990

... 1990

... 1989

... 1988

... 1988

Love Bites Back

Shohei Tsunoda ( Actor )

... 1988

A Taxing Woman's Return

Yamada ( Actor )

... 1988

... 1987

Hawaiian Dream

Newlywed Husband ( Actor )

... 1987

... 1987

A Taxing Woman

Yamada ( Actor )

... 1987

A Homance

Shigeru Goki ( Actor )

... 1986

Tampopo

Man in White Suit's Henchman ( Actor )

... 1985

The Funeral

Ebihara's Colleague ( Actor )

... 1984

Main Theme

Hajime Yotsukaichi ( Actor )

... 1984

... 1984

Detective Story

Man who picks up Naomi ( Actor )

... 1983

The Family Game

Shigeyuki's Gymnastic Teacher ( Actor )

... 1983