Shintarō Katsu

Born: 1931-11-29

Birthplace: Fukagawa, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

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Shintarō Katsu (勝 新太郎 Katsu Shintarō?), born Toshio Okumura (奥村 利夫 Okumura Toshio, November 29, 1931—June 21, 1997; nicknamed Katsu-shin) was a Japanese actor, singer, producer, and director. He was the son of kabuki performer Katsutoji Kineya (Kineya Katsutōji) who was renowned for his nagauta and shamisen skills, younger brother of actor Tomisaburo Wakayama (Wakayama Tomisaburō), husband of actress Tamao Nakamura (married in 1962), and father of actor Ryutaro Gan (Gan Ryūtarō).

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Known For

The Tale of Zatoichi
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Shogun Assassin
Buddha
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Saga of the Phoenix
Tenchu!

Top Movie Credits

Buddha Devadatta
Tenchu! Izo Okada