Kei Satō

Born: 1928-12-21

Birthplace: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan

Biography

Kei Satō (佐藤 慶, Satō Kei; born December 21, 1928 in Aizuwakamatsu – May 2, 2010) was a Japanese character actor and narrator. He is known for his work with Japanese New Wave director Nagisa Oshima, and for several films with Kaneto Shindo, such as Onibaba and Kuroneko. He won the best actor award from Kinema Junpo for the films The Ceremony and Nihon no akuryō. He also worked as a narrator for many documentaries, both on television and film.

Known For

Harakiri
Kwaidan
Empire of Passion
The Perfect Education
Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler
Azumi
Taboo
The Return of Godzilla
Onibaba
The Sword of Doom

Top Movie Credits

Harakiri Masakazu
Kwaidan Ghost Samurai (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
Azumi Tenkai Nankôbô
Taboo Narrator (voice)
The Return of Godzilla Chief Editor Gondo
Onibaba Hachi
The Sword of Doom Kamo Serizawa