Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
27
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 07, 1958 ( 49 years old )
Place of Birth
Akita Prefecture, Japan
Also Known As
加藤善博
Kato Zenpaku
Yoshihiro Kato
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")
Known For
金田一少年の事件簿 雪夜叉伝説殺人事件
1995-12-30タンポポ
1985-11-23お葬式
1984-11-17あげまん
1990-06-02ドロップ・アウト しなやかな
1992-02-21パンツの穴 キラキラ星みつけた
1990-12-08ときめきに死す
1984-02-18病院へ行こう
1990-04-07花のあすか組!
1988-08-13ア・ホーマンス
1986-10-10