Person
Yoshihiro Kato
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 7, 1958
- Died
- April 27, 2007
- Place of birth
- Akita Prefecture, Japan
- Also known as
- Kato Zenpaku
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 "加藤善博")
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Filmography
Prisoner/TerroristFilm · 2007 · Acting
GangFilm · 2001 · Acting
Gang 2Film · 2001 · Acting
BondsFilm · 1998 · as Hiroshi Okahori
Namba Financial Fraud: The Worst Brothers in History 2 – Extorting CompensationFilm · 1997 · Acting
Woman in Witness ProtectionFilm · 1997 · Acting
The Files of Young Kindaichi: Snow Yaksha Legend Murder CaseFilm · 1995 · Acting
The End of the WorldTV · 1994 · as Nimura Koichi · 12 episodes
The Last DanceFilm · 1993 · as Radiographer
Drop Out: Supple Female LeopardFilm · 1992 · Acting- High-Speed NSX: The Screaming BoogieFilm · 1992 · Acting
Report on Latent Narcotic Substances in the Brain: DruglessFilm · 1991 · as Himself
The Gentle 12Film · 1991 · as Juror #12
Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star!Film · 1990 · Acting
Let's Go to the HospitalFilm · 1990 · as Sakaki
Maria's StomachFilm · 1990 · Acting
Tales of a Golden GeishaFilm · 1990 · as Segawa Kikunojo
Roppongi Banana BoysFilm · 1989 · Acting
A Taxing Woman's ReturnFilm · 1988 · as Yamada
Love Bites BackFilm · 1988 · as Shohei Tsunoda
Stay or go?Film · 1988 · Acting
The Glorious Asuka Gang!Film · 1988 · as Cop
A Taxing WomanFilm · 1987 · as Yamada
Captured Mother and Daughter: She BeastFilm · 1987 · as Minoru Ishikawa
Hawaiian DreamFilm · 1987 · as Newlywed Husband
Ronin on a MissionFilm · 1987 · Acting
A HomanceFilm · 1986 · as Shigeru Goki
Lost in the WildernessFilm · 1986 · as Murata
TampopoFilm · 1985 · as Man in White Suit's Henchman
Deaths in TokimekiFilm · 1984 · Acting
Main ThemeFilm · 1984 · as Hajime Yotsukaichi
The FuneralFilm · 1984 · as Ebihara's Colleague
Detective StoryFilm · 1983 · as Man who picks up Naomi
The Family GameFilm · 1983 · as Shigeyuki's Homeroom Teacher
Forbidden AffairFilm · 1970 · Acting
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