Kazuko Kato
Biography
Kazuko Kato is a Japanese actress and talent born on February 20, 1958. Her place of birth is Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Her real name is written with the kanji characters 加藤 和子, which shares the same reading as her stage name. She has also used the old stage name written in hiragana. Known primarily for her work in acting, she is represented by Enchante. Her career features known credits totaling forty-two entries across movies and television shows.
Career overview
Kazuko Kato is a Japanese actress and talent born on February 20, 1958, in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Her real name is written as 加藤 和子, and her old stage name was かとう かずこ. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has been known primarily for her work in acting, accumulating forty-two known credits listed on the Movie Database.
Professionally represented by Enchante, Kato continues to be recognized in the Japanese media landscape for her contributions to television and film. Her biographical record includes variants of her stage name and professional details confirming her origin from Aichi Prefecture.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Three Way Battle of Japanese New Era (2024)
- You Are Still in the Long Tunnel (2022)
- Lion Snack (2021) as Kano Shima
- The Last Reunion (2017)
- Mr. Housekeeper, Mitazono (2016) as Yasue Ueda
- Osoroshi (2014)
- The Locked Room Murders (2012) as Kuwashima Etsuko
- Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed (2012) as Yuko Kodaira
- CSI: Crime Scene Talks (2011)
- さくら心中 (2011)
- Tsugaru (2011) as Mioko Asao
- Time Lost, Time Found (2009) as Doctor
- 女教師探偵 西園寺リカの殺人ノート (2008)
- Kobayakawa Nobuki no Koi (2006) as Yoriko Ishida
- Dragon Sakura (2005) as Miyako Okuno
- Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) as Dietlinde Eckhart (voice)
- Miracle Banana (2005)
- 1 Litre of Tears (2005) as Shioka Kito
- Higuchi Ichiyo Monogatari (2004)
- Heaven's Bookstore (2004) as Taeko Nagase
- Kokoro (2003) as Uesugi Saori
- Princess Hiro (2003) as Takeda no Miyahi Denka
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002)
- The Bubble (2001)
- Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000) as Kaoru Hayasaka
- TUTU (2000)
- The Woman of S.R.I. (1999)
- Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999) as Ayana's mother
- PU- PU- PU- (1998) as Tange Akiko
- Glass Mask (1997) as Himekawa Utako
- SMAP×SMAP (1996) as Bistro Guest
- Tasmania Story (1990)
- Sanada Yukimura (1989)
- Light My Heart! (1989) as 本城亜矢
- The Notorious Bored Samurai 2 (1988) as Oren
- Sure Death 4 (1987) as Otama
- Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches (1986) as Sawa
- A Tale of Two Truncheons (1984)
- The Awesome Circus Bastard (1984) as Nakahata Reiko
- Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell (1983)
- Long Run (1982)
- Somehow, Crystal (1981) as Yuri
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kazuko Kato best known for?
Kazuko Kato is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. Housekeeper, Mitazono (2016), CSI: Crime Scene Talks (2011), Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005), Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007).
When and where was Kazuko Kato born?
Kazuko Kato was born on February 20, 1958 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Kazuko Kato have?
Kazuko Kato has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2024.
What is Kazuko Kato's background in cinema and television?
Kazuko Kato is a Japanese actress and talent born on February 20, 1958. Her place of birth is Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Her real name is written with the kanji characters 加藤 和子, which shares the same reading as her stage name. She has also used the old stage name written in hiragana. Known primarily for h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002) — aged about 44
- Mr. Housekeeper, Mitazono (2016) as Yasue Ueda — aged about 58
- Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) as Dietlinde Eckhart (voice) — aged about 47
- The Woman of S.R.I. (1999) — aged about 41
- CSI: Crime Scene Talks (2011) — aged about 53
- Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000) as Kaoru Hayasaka — aged about 42
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