Takeshi Katō - Actor Profile

Takeshi Katō

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 24, 1929
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Takeshi Katō

Takeshi Katō (加藤 武 Katō Takeshi, 24 May 1929 – 31 July 2015) was a Japanese stage and film actor. He appeared in more than one hundred films.

Takeshi Katō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Takeshi 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 Takeshi 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 Takeshi 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 Night Scandal in Japan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Takeshi Katō Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Free and Easy 20: Final - Super Hit Similar →
2007 Free and Easy 18 - Super Hit Similar →
2005 Free and Easy 16 Akiyama Super Hit Similar →
2004 Free and Easy 15 - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Tracing Jake - Super Hit Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Run Ichiro Run - Super Hit Similar →
1999 Across a Gold Prairie Takashi Kanzaki Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Geisha House Kitayama Super Hit Similar →
1994 Free and Easy 7 - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Free and Easy Special - Hit Similar →
1993 Free and Easy 6 - Super Hit Similar →
1993 XX: Beautiful Weapon Yasuhiro Kokubu Super Hit Similar →
1993 Kogarashi Monjirō Returns - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Free and Easy 5 - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Free and Easy 4 Akiyama Super Hit Similar →
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Kohei Kashi Hit Similar →
1985 Yume-Chiyo - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Ran Koyota Hatakeyama Super Hit Similar →
1984 Location Hara Super Hit Similar →
1984 Marriage Counselor Tora-san Kingo Super Hit Similar →
1982 Fossilized Wilderness - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Lonely Heart - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Queen Bee Detective Todoroki Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Gate of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Noburo Uchimoto Hit Similar →
1970 Zenigeba - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Girl I Abandoned - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Black Comedy - Ah, Fool - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Kawachi fūten zoku - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Neon taiheiki - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast Katori Super Hit Similar →
1965 Three Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Last Judgment - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Spying Sorceress - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Whirlpool of Flesh Segawa Super Hit Similar →
1964 Night Scandal in Japan - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi - Super Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Detective Nakao Super Hit Similar →
1962 Let's Meet in Our Dreams - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Foundry Town Mr. Noda Super Hit Similar →
1961 Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Gun of Nosappu - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo Ronin Kobuhachi Super Hit Similar →
1961 Eternity of Love - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Happiness of Us Alone - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Bad Sleep Well Itakura Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Samurai (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Guard killed by Washizu Super Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Samurai Wandering through Town (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Takeshi Katō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takeshi Katō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takeshi Katō is "Night Scandal in Japan" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Takeshi Katō acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Takeshi Katō?

Other notable films include "Whirlpool of Flesh", "Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi", and "Gun of Nosappu".

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