1958-10-07 Akita 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")
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幽閉者 テロリスト | 2007-02-02 | |
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絆 | Hiroshi Okahori | 1998-06-06 |
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金田一少年の事件簿 雪夜叉伝説殺人事件 | 1995-12-30 | |
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大病人 | Radiographer | 1993-05-29 |
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ドロップ・アウト しなやかな | 1992-02-21 | |
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脳内潜在麻薬物質レポート ドラッグレス | Himself | 1991-04-26 |
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12人の優しい日本人 | Juror #12 | 1991-12-14 |
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パンツの穴 キラキラ星みつけた | 1990-12-08 | |
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病院へ行こう | 1990-04-07 | |
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マリアの胃袋 | 1990-07-21 | |
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あげまん | 1990-06-02 | |
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六本木バナナ・ボーイズ | 1989-08-12 | |
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いこかもどろか | 1988-08-27 | |
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嚙む女 | Shohei Tsunoda | 1988-07-01 |
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マルサの女2 | Yamada | 1988-01-15 |
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花のあすか組！ | Cop | 1988-08-13 |
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マルサの女 | Yamada | 1987-02-07 |
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母娘監禁 牝 | Minoru Ishikawa | 1987-02-28 |
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ハワイアン・ドリーム | Newlywed Husband | 1987-08-29 |
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植村直己物語 | Murata | 1986-06-07 |
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ア・ホーマンス | Shigeru Goki | 1986-10-10 |
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タンポポ | Man in White Suit's Henchman | 1985-11-23 |
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お葬式 | Ebihara's Colleague | 1984-11-17 |
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メイン・テーマ | Hajime Yotsukaichi | 1984-07-14 |
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ときめきに死す | 1984-02-18 | |
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探偵物語 | Man who picks up Naomi | 1983-07-16 |
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家族ゲーム | Shigeyuki's Gymnastic Teacher | 1983-05-04 |
