Masato Sakai
Born: 1973-10-14
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Biography
Masato Sakai (堺雅人) is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival for The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio and The Chef of South Polar and the award for best supporting actor at the 2008 Nikkan Sports Film Award, at the 33rd Hochi Film Award and at the 51st Blue Ribbon Awards. He also received a nomination for best supporting actor at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize. He is married to Japanese actress and J-pop singer Miho Kanno.
Known For
Promare
VIVANT劇場版
The Chef of South Polar
Zenmai
Sukiyaki Western Django
Buddha: The Great Departure
The Samurai That Night
Ningen Shikkaku: Director's Cut-ban
Promare / Side: Galo
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Top Movie Credits
Promare
Kray Foresight (voice)
The Chef of South Polar
Jun Nishimura
Zenmai
風侍
Sukiyaki Western Django
Shigemori
Buddha: The Great Departure
Chapra (voice)
The Samurai That Night
Kenichi Nakamura
Ningen Shikkaku: Director's Cut-ban
Youzou Ooba
Promare / Side: Galo
Kray Foresight (voice)
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Masakazu Isshiki