Harold Sakata
Biography
Harold Sakata was born Toshiyuki Sakata in Hawaii, USA, on July 1, 1920. After moving to the mainland, he adopted the western first name Harold. Outside of acting, Sakata was a talented weightlifter who won a silver medal at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. As an actor, he was known for his work across twenty-eight known credits, which included appearances in the film Goldfinger and television shows such as The Rockford Files and Gilligan's Island. Harold Sakata passed away on July 29, 1982, at the age of sixty-two.
Career overview
Harold Sakata was born Toshiyuki Sakata in Hawaii on July 1, 1920. After finishing his school years, he moved to the mainland, or a more central part of America, where he adopted the western first name Harold and became known as Toshiyuki Harold Sakata. Before establishing his acting career, Sakata was a talented weightlifter who won a silver medal at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.
In his professional entertainment career, Sakata accumulated twenty-eight known credits in movies and television shows. Among his notable acting works are appearances in the film Goldfinger and television programs such as The Rockford Files and Gilligan's Island.
Harold Sakata passed away on July 29, 1982, at the age of sixty-two. Throughout his life, he transitioned from a successful athletic background in weightlifting to a recognizable screen presence in film and television productions.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- The Exotic Locations of 'Goldfinger' (2006) as Oddjob (archive footage)
- James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Oddjob (archive footage)
- Bruce Strikes Back (1982) as Sakata
- Invaders of the Lost Gold (1982) as Tobachi
- Highcliffe Manor (1979) as Cheng
- The Billion Dollar Threat (1979) as Oriental Man
- The Amazing Spider-Man (1978) as Matsu
- Death Dimension (1978) as The Pig
- Record City (1978) as Gucci
- Goin' Coconuts (1978) as Ito
- The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977) as Wong
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) as Pete
- The Rockford Files (1974) as John Doe
- Impulse (1974) as Karate Pete
- The Wrestler (1974) as Odd Job
- Sarge: The Badge or the Cross (1971) as Kenji Takichi
- The Phynx (1970) as Oddjob
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Shibata Hood
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) as Martin
- Dimension 5 (1966) as Big Buddha
- Balearic Caper (1966) as Direttore del museo
- Seventeenth Heaven (1966) as (uncredited)
- The Incredible World of James Bond (1965) as Self (archive footage)
- Gilligan's Island (1964)
- Goldfinger (1964) as Oddjob
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Ching
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harold Sakata best known for?
Harold Sakata is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bruce Strikes Back (1982), A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), Death Dimension (1978), The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977).
When and where was Harold Sakata born?
Harold Sakata was born on July 1, 1920 in Hawaii, USA. They passed away on July 29, 1982.
How many credits does Harold Sakata have?
Harold Sakata has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2006.
What is Harold Sakata's background in cinema and television?
Harold Sakata was born Toshiyuki Sakata in Hawaii, USA, on July 1, 1920. After moving to the mainland, he adopted the western first name Harold. Outside of acting, Sakata was a talented weightlifter who won a silver medal at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. As an actor, he was known for his work across twenty-eight kn...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rockford Files (1974) as John Doe — aged about 54
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) — aged about 56
- Gilligan's Island (1964) — aged about 44
- Goldfinger (1964) as Oddjob — aged about 44
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Shibata Hood — aged about 48
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 48
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