Daisuke Katō - Actor Profile

Daisuke Katō

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 18, 1911
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Daisuke Katō

Daisuke Katō (加東 大介 Katō Daisuke, February 18, 1911 – July 31, 1975) was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 150 films, including Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (as the loyal comrade Shichiroji), Rashomon, Yojimbo (as the "wild pig" Inokichi), Ikiru, and Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai Trilogy and Chushingura.

Daisuke Katō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daisuke Katō reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daisuke Katō's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Daisuke Katō's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daisuke Katō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daisuke Katō's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Daisuke Katō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 First-Decade Boss vs. Second-Decade Staff: Mon-Fri-Fri Kintarō Igari, Yoyo Finance Exec. Super Hit Similar →
1970 Five Gents and a Kuniang Ishibashi Tetsukichi Super Hit Similar →
1969 5 Gents Fly to Kyushu Gōzō Ishiyama (General Affairs Manager) Super Hit Similar →
1968 Gamblers: The Raid Kichigorō Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Night before Pearl Harbor Kusanagi Super Hit Similar →
1968 Five Gents and Karate Grandpa Tsutomu Ariga (Takayama Trading General Affairs Manager) Super Hit Similar →
1967 Secret Assignment Kusanagi Super Hit Similar →
1967 Five Gents Prefer Geisha Tetsunosuke Kanai (Managing Director) Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Daphne - Super Hit Similar →
1965 We Will Remember - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Five Gents' Trick Book - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Radish and the Carrot - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Naked Executive Tadokori - Executive Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Sharks - Super Hit Similar →
1964 3 Gents in the Snow Country - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Crazy Operation: First Move - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Travel Stories of a Company President Part II Genkichi Yamanaka (Sales Director) Super Hit Similar →
1962 Born in Sin - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Three Gentlemen from Tokyo - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Snow in the South Seas - Super Hit Similar →
1961 A Night in Hong Kong Kenkichi Matsuyama Super Hit Similar →
1961 Playboy President Kuramochi Zensuke Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Masterless 47 – Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Masterless 47 Jyusaburo Onodera Super Hit Similar →
1960 This Greedy Old Skin - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Jiyūgaoka fujin - Super Hit Similar →
1960 New Third Class Executive: Fortune Teller Uchuu Takeda Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hito mo arukeba Namitaro Namiki Super Hit Similar →
1959 Fox and Raccoon Kyota Aoshima Super Hit Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish Takeuchi Super Hit Similar →
1959 Three Generations of Company Presidents Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Bright Young Maidens Zenkichi Shibata, Sumiko's Father Super Hit Similar →
1958 Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3 Hajime Sawada Super Hit Similar →
1958 Holiday in Tokyo - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Third President - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Assistant President - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen Ushinosuke Akaba Super Hit Similar →
1957 Ôban Ushinosuke Akaba Super Hit Similar →
1956 Will-o'-the-Wisp - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Mune yori mune ni Hazama Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Lone Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1955 No Time for Tears - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Turbid Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Jirocho's Home-Coming - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Yasugorō shusse - Super Hit Similar →
1952 One Thousand Ryo Ship in the Wind and Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Ore wa yōjimbō - Super Hit Similar →
1937 Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn - Super Hit Similar →

Daisuke Katō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daisuke Katō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daisuke Katō is "Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Daisuke Katō acted in?

Daisuke Katō has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daisuke Katō?

Other notable films include "Assistant President", "The Masterless 47", and "Mune yori mune ni".

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