Shintarō Katsu
Biography
Shintarō Katsu was a Japanese actor, singer, producer, and director. He was born Toshio Okumura on November 29, 1931. Katsu was the son of a kabuki performer and the younger brother of actor Tomisaburo Wakayama. He was married to actress Tamao Nakamura and had a son, actor Ryutaro Gan. Katsu's stage name was Shintarō Katsu, and he was nicknamed Katsu-shin. He was known for his acting credits in 162 media titles. Katsu passed away on June 21, 1997, at the age of 65.
Career overview
Shintarō Katsu was a Japanese actor. He was known for his work in the entertainment industry. Katsu was born on November 29, 1931, in Fukagawa, Tokyo, Japan. He was active in the industry for many years, appearing in numerous films and television shows.
Katsu's acting credits spanned multiple genres and formats. He worked as an actor, singer, producer, and director. His career was marked by a significant number of credits, with a total of 162 known credits. This extensive body of work showcases his versatility and dedication to his craft.
Throughout his career, Katsu was recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry. He was the son of a kabuki performer and the younger brother of an actor. His family background likely influenced his early interest in the performing arts. Katsu's career was marked by a long and successful run, with his passing occurring on June 21, 1997, at the age of 65.
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- Ronin-gai (1990) as Goemon
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) as 胜新太郎
- Saga of the Phoenix (1989) as Jiku Ajari
- Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) Director
- Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) Screenplay
- Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) Producer
- Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis (1988) as Eichi Shibusawa
- The Women of Osaka Castle (1983) as Oda Nobunaga
- The Politicians (1983) as Masaki Teranishi
- Shogun Assassin (1980) Producer
- Keishi-K (1980)
- Keishi-K (1980) Director
- Keishi-K (1980) Writer
- Keishi-K (1980) Creator
- The Blind Swordsman (1978) as Self
- Priest of Darkness (1975) as Kōchiyama Sōshun
- Priest of Darkness (1975) Director
- Zatoichi Monogatari (1974) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi Monogatari (1974) Songs
- Zatoichi Monogatari (1974) Director
- Zatoichi Monogatari (1974) Writer
- Akumyo: Notorious Dragon (1974) as Asakichi
- The Fighters (1974) Producer
- Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974) as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
- Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974) Producer
- The Homeless (1974) as Genzo Komagen
- The Homeless (1974) Producer
- Mute Samurai (1973) as Manji
- Mute Samurai (1973) Producer
- Mute Samurai (1973) Theme Song Performance
- Mute Samurai (1973) Director
- Yokosuka Navy Prison (1973)
- Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973) Producer
- Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
- Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) Producer
- The King (1973) as Sankichi Sakata
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972) Producer
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972) Producer
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) Producer
- Zatoichi at Large (1972) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi at Large (1972) Producer
- Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) Director
- Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) Producer
- Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972) as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
- Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972) Producer
- New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972) as Kisaburo Omiya
- New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line (1972) Producer
- Kaoyaku (1971) as Ryota Tachibana
- Kaoyaku (1971) Director
- Kaoyaku (1971) Executive Producer
- Kaoyaku (1971) Screenplay
- Inn of Evil (1971) as Wanderer
- Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) Producer
- The Gift of the Fox (1971)
- Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daisho (1971)
- Born Fighter (1970) as Isokichi Yoshida
- Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life (1970)
- Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970) Producer
- Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970) Screenplay
- An Ode to Yakuza (1970) as Minoru Tatematsu
- Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) Producer
- The Summit of Mt. Fuji (1970) as Asakichi
- Incident at Blood Pass (1970) as Gentetsu
- Easy Money (1970)
- The Magoichi Saga (1969) as Oda Nobunaga
- Tenchu! (1969) as Izo Okada
- Devil's Temple (1969) as Mumyo Taro
- 手錠無用 (1969)
- Kanto Woman Infamy (1969)
- Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best (1969) as Asakichi
- The Funeral Racket (1968) as Ganmen
- The Man Without a Map (1968) as Detective
- Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968) as Zatoichi
- Samaritan Zatoichi (1968) as Zatoichi
- Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint (1968) as Ryuzen
- Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging (1968) as Kisaburo Omiya
- Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty (1968)
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Zatoichi Challenged (1967) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967) as Zatoichi
- Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack (1967) as Kisaburo Omiya
- Bad Reputation: The Notorious Man of Legend (1967) as Asakichi
- Five Star Private (1967) as Kisaburo Omiya
- The Hoodlum Priest (1967) as Ryuzen
- The Bogus Policeman (1967)
- Dynamite Doctor (1966) as Denjirô Daimatsu
- Dynamite Doctor Returns (1966) as Denjirô Daimatsu
- Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966) as Zatoichi
- Drunken Harbor (1966) as Gyoro-matsu
- The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again (1966) as Kisaburo Omiya
- The Thieves' Who's Who (1966) as Banzuke
- Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom (1966) as Kisaburo Omiya
- The Front Line Showdown (1966) as Kisaburo Omiya
- Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms (1966) as Asakichi
- Zatoichi's Revenge (1965) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) as Zatoichi
- Life of Matsu the Untamed (1965) as Matsugorô Tomishima
- 駿河遊侠伝 度胸がらす (1965)
- Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O. (1965) as Kisaburo Omiya
- Bad Reputation: Invincible Notorious Men (1965) as Asakichi
- Hoodlum Soldier (1965) as Kisaburo Omiya
- Bad Reputation: The Two Notorious Men Strike Again (1965) as Asakichi
- Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964) as Zatoichi
- Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery (1964)
- Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) as Zatoichi
- Adventures of Zatoichi (1964) as Zatoichi
- The Money Dance (1964) as Hapyaku Machida
- Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964) as Zatoichi
- The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords (1964) as Jirocho
- Bad Reputation: The Big Drum (1964) as Asakichi
- Kojiki taishō (1964)
- New Tale of Zatoichi (1963) as Zatoichi
- An Actor's Revenge (1963) as Hojin
- Zatoichi on the Road (1963) as Zatoichi
- Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963) as Zatoichi
- Rabble Tactics (1963) as Mohei
- Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo (1963) as Asakichi
- Bad Reputation: Three Notorious Men (1963) as Asakichi
- Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor (1963) as Asakichi
- Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise (1963)
- The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) as Zatôichi
- The Great Wall (1962) as Emperor Shih Huang Ti
- The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962) as Zatoichi
- The Whale God (1962) as Kishu
- Long Swords of the Loyal Forty-Seven (1962)
- New Bad Reputation Continues (1962) as Asakichi
- Third Generation's Loyalty Offering (1962)
- The Notorious Man's Return (1962) as Asakichi
- Teppo Yasu no Shogai (1962)
- Keshin (1962)
- The Actress and the Three Rascals (1962)
- Nakayoshi ondo: Nippon ichi dayo (1962)
- Sabakareru Echizen no kami (1962)
- Three Young Samurai (1961)
- Blind Devotion (1961) as Aikichi
- The Life of Buddha (1961)
- Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo (1961) as Kaku-san
- Buddha (1961) as Devadatta
- Oniisan to oneesan (1961)
- Vagabonds from Badgerville (1961)
- Bad Reputation Returns (1961) as Asakichi
- Tough Guy (1961) as Asakichi
- Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut (1961) as Sasaki Kojiro
- The Two Musashis (1960)
- The Blind Menace (1960) as Suginoichi
- Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous (1960)
- The Demon of Mount Oe (1960) as Watanabe-no-Tsuna
- Tsukinode no ketto (1960) as Asakichi
- The Last Betrayal (1960) as Takabayashi
- The Lord Pretends (1959) as Koheita Mochizuki
- Jirocho Fuji (1959) as Mori no Ishimatsu
- Samurai Vendetta (1959) as Nakayama Yasubei
- Enchanted Princess (1959) as Kurisuke
- Jōen (1959)
- Beauty the Enemy (1959) as Fujikawa
- The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958) as Genzô Akagaki
- The Gay Masquerade (1958) as Toyama Saemonnojo
- Hana no yukyo-den (1958)
- Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion (1958) as Shijo Kingo
- Travels of Lord Mito (1958) as Sutekichi
- The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall (1958)
- The Magnificent Five (1958)
- Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman (1957) as Mori no Ishimatsu
- An Osaka Story (1957) as Ichinosuke
- Ghost-Cat of Yonaki Swamp (1957)
- Ninjō misui (1957)
- Fighting Letter for 29 People (1957)
- Daiei Studio is Bustling (1957)
- Tsukigata Hanpeita (1956) as Shusaku Utsugi
- Flowery Hood 2 (1956)
- Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan (1956) as Tsunashiro
- Marathon Samurai (1956)
- The Fiery Magistrate (1956)
- The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations (1956) as Minami Sanjirô
- Flowery Hood (1956)
- Sisters of Gion (1956)
- Migratory Birds of the Flowers (1956)
- A Girl Isn't Allowed to Love (1955)
- The Dancer and Two Warriors (1955)
- Thief and Magistrate (1955)
- The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing (1954)
- The Great White Tiger Platoon (1954)