Yoshi Katô, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on January 12, 1913, in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan. His remarkable career spanned many years, with notable appearances in films such as Furusato, released in 1983, The Fall of Ako Castle, which premiered in 1978, and Tampopo, a 1985 production. Beyond his impressive body of work, Katô's personal life was marked by a loving marriage to the talented actress Isuzu Yamada. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he passed away on March 1, 1988.
Personal Details
BornJan 12, 1913 Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Career
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1987

Hachi-ko as Kondo
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1985

Tampopo as Master of ramen making
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1980
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1979

Hunter in the Dark as Zenzaemon
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Vengeance Is Mine as Kyohei Kawashima
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1978

The Demon as Doctor
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The Fall of Ako Castle as Yahei Horibe
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1977

Ballad of Orin as Isuke
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1975
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1974

Himiko as Ohkimi
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The Castle of Sand as Chiyokichi Motoura
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1973

Hiroshima Death Match as Choji Otomo
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons as Kuroda Naritaka
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1972

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance as Danjô Tonami
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1971

Chinmoku as Old man
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1970

Blind Woman's Curse as Jutaro Mitsui
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1969

Double Suicide as Gosaemon
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1968

Profound Desires of the Gods as Ritsugen Ryu
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1965

A Fugitive from the Past as Yae's Father
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1964

Intentions of Murder as Seizo Takahashi
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight as Temple Priest
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1963
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1962

Love, Thy Name Be Sorrow as Shoji
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1961

Zero no shôten as Gisaku Murota