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Shintarō Katsu

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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)

Born: Sun, Nov 29 1931

Birthplace: Fukagawa, Tokyo, Japan

Death: Sat, Jun 21 1997

Shintarō Katsu is 65 years old

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Ronin-gai

Shintarō Katsu was

58 in Ronin-gai

as 'Goemon'.

Sat, Aug 18 1990

Saga of the Phoenix

Shintarō Katsu was

58 in Saga of the Phoenix

as 'Jiku Ajari'.

Tue, Dec 19 1989

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally

Shintarō Katsu was

57 in Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Feb 04 1989

Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis

Shintarō Katsu was

56 in Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis

as 'Eichi Shibusawa'.

Sat, Jan 30 1988

The Women of Osaka Castle

Shintarō Katsu was

51 in The Women of Osaka Castle

as 'Oda Nobunaga'.

Thu, Nov 03 1983

The Blind Swordsman

Shintarō Katsu was

46 in The Blind Swordsman

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jun 21 1978

The Homeless

Shintarō Katsu was

42 in The Homeless

as 'Genzo Komagen'.

Wed, Oct 09 1974

Akumyo: Notorious Dragon

Shintarō Katsu was

42 in Akumyo: Notorious Dragon

as 'Asakichi'.

Wed, Apr 24 1974

Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?

Shintarō Katsu was

42 in Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?

as 'Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami'.

Sat, Feb 09 1974

Yokosuka Navy Prison

Shintarō Katsu was

41 in Yokosuka Navy Prison

Sat, Nov 17 1973

Hanzo the Razor: The Snare

Shintarō Katsu was

41 in Hanzo the Razor: The Snare

as 'Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami'.

Sat, Aug 11 1973

Zatoichi's Conspiracy

Shintarō Katsu was

41 in Zatoichi's Conspiracy

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Apr 21 1973

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

Shintarō Katsu was

41 in Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

as 'Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami'.

Sat, Dec 30 1972

Zatoichi in Desperation

Shintarō Katsu was

40 in Zatoichi in Desperation

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Sep 02 1972

New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line

Shintarō Katsu was

40 in New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Sat, Apr 22 1972

Zatoichi at Large

Shintarō Katsu was

40 in Zatoichi at Large

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Jan 15 1972

Inn of Evil

Shintarō Katsu was

39 in Inn of Evil

as 'Wanderer'.

Sat, Sep 11 1971

Kaoyaku

Shintarō Katsu was

39 in Kaoyaku

as 'Ryota Tachibana'.

Thu, Aug 12 1971

The Gift of the Fox

Shintarō Katsu was

39 in The Gift of the Fox

Wed, May 26 1971

Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daisho

Shintarō Katsu was

39 in Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daisho

Sat, Mar 06 1971

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman

Shintarō Katsu was

39 in Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman

as 'Zatoichi'.

Wed, Jan 13 1971

Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in Useless Creature: Fighting Man's Life

Sat, Nov 14 1970

Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival

as 'Zatoichi'.

Wed, Aug 12 1970

An Ode to Yakuza

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in An Ode to Yakuza

as 'Minoru Tatematsu'.

Sat, Jul 11 1970

Incident at Blood Pass

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in Incident at Blood Pass

as 'Gentetsu'.

Tue, Apr 21 1970

Easy Money

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in Easy Money

Sat, Apr 18 1970

富士山頂

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in 富士山頂

as '朝吉'.

Sat, Feb 28 1970

Born Fighter

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in Born Fighter

as 'Isokichi Yoshida'.

Sat, Feb 21 1970

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

as 'Zatoichi'.

Thu, Jan 15 1970

Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best

Shintarō Katsu was

38 in Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Dec 27 1969

The Magoichi Saga

Shintarō Katsu was

37 in The Magoichi Saga

as 'Oda Nobunaga'.

Sat, Sep 13 1969

Tenchu!

Shintarō Katsu was

37 in Tenchu!

as 'Izo Okada'.

Sat, Aug 09 1969

Devil's Temple

Shintarō Katsu was

37 in Devil's Temple

as 'Mumyo Taro'.

Sat, May 31 1969

Kanto Woman Infamy

Shintarō Katsu was

37 in Kanto Woman Infamy

Thu, May 01 1969

Samaritan Zatoichi

Shintarō Katsu was

37 in Samaritan Zatoichi

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Dec 28 1968

Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint

Shintarō Katsu was

36 in Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint

as 'Ryuzen'.

Wed, Nov 06 1968

The Funeral Racket

Shintarō Katsu was

36 in The Funeral Racket

as 'Ganmen'.

Mon, Nov 04 1968

Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging

Shintarō Katsu was

36 in Hoodlum Soldier: Looting and Pillaging

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Sat, Oct 05 1968

Zatoichi and the Fugitives

Shintarō Katsu was

36 in Zatoichi and the Fugitives

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Aug 10 1968

The Man Without a Map

Shintarō Katsu was

36 in The Man Without a Map

as 'Detective'.

Sat, Jun 01 1968

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty

Shintarō Katsu was

36 in Bad Reputation: The Notorious Men and Their Specialty

Sat, Jan 13 1968

Zatoichi Challenged

Shintarō Katsu was

36 in Zatoichi Challenged

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Dec 30 1967

The Hoodlum Priest

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in The Hoodlum Priest

as 'Ryuzen'.

Wed, Nov 15 1967

Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Fri, Sep 15 1967

Zatoichi the Outlaw

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in Zatoichi the Outlaw

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Aug 12 1967

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Man of Legend

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in Bad Reputation: The Notorious Man of Legend

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Jun 17 1967

The Bogus Policeman

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in The Bogus Policeman

Sat, Apr 29 1967

Five Star Private

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in Five Star Private

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Sat, Feb 25 1967

Zatoichi's Cane Sword

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in Zatoichi's Cane Sword

as 'Zatoichi'.

Tue, Jan 03 1967

Drunken Harbor

Shintarō Katsu was

35 in Drunken Harbor

as 'Gyoro-matsu'.

Sat, Dec 24 1966

Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Wed, Nov 09 1966

Dynamite Doctor Returns

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in Dynamite Doctor Returns

as 'Denjirô Daimatsu'.

Sat, Sep 17 1966

Zatoichi's Pilgrimage

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in Zatoichi's Pilgrimage

as 'Zatoichi'.

Fri, Aug 12 1966

The Front Line Showdown

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in The Front Line Showdown

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Wed, Jul 13 1966

Dynamite Doctor

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in Dynamite Doctor

as 'Denjirô Daimatsu'.

Sat, Jun 04 1966

Zatoichi's Vengeance

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in Zatoichi's Vengeance

as 'Zatoichi'.

Tue, May 03 1966

Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in Bad Reputation: Cherry Blossoms

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Mar 12 1966

The Thieves' Who's Who

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in The Thieves' Who's Who

as 'Banzuke'.

Sat, Feb 26 1966

The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in The Hoodlum Soldier Deserts Again

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Mon, Jan 03 1966

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

Shintarō Katsu was

34 in Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

as 'Zatoichi'.

Fri, Dec 24 1965

Bad Reputation: Invincible Notorious Men

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Bad Reputation: Invincible Notorious Men

as 'Asakichi'.

Wed, Oct 27 1965

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Zatoichi and the Doomed Man

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Sep 18 1965

Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Sat, Aug 14 1965

Life of Matsu the Untamed

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Life of Matsu the Untamed

as 'Matsugorô Tomishima'.

Wed, Jul 14 1965

Bad Reputation: The Two Notorious Men Strike Again

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Bad Reputation: The Two Notorious Men Strike Again

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, May 01 1965

Zatoichi's Revenge

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Zatoichi's Revenge

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Apr 03 1965

Hoodlum Soldier

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Hoodlum Soldier

as 'Kisaburo Omiya'.

Thu, Mar 18 1965

Adventures of Zatoichi

Shintarō Katsu was

33 in Adventures of Zatoichi

as 'Zatoichi'.

Wed, Dec 30 1964

Kojiki taishō

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in Kojiki taishō

Sat, Nov 28 1964

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

as 'Zatoichi'.

Tue, Nov 17 1964

The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords

as 'Jirocho'.

Thu, Sep 17 1964

Bad Reputation: The Big Drum

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in Bad Reputation: The Big Drum

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Aug 08 1964

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Jul 11 1964

駿河遊侠傳賭場荒し

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in 駿河遊侠傳賭場荒し

Sat, Jun 06 1964

The Money Dance

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in The Money Dance

as 'Hapyaku Machida'.

Sat, May 02 1964

Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Mar 14 1964

Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Dec 28 1963

Zatoichi on the Road

Shintarō Katsu was

32 in Zatoichi on the Road

as 'Zatoichi'.

Sat, Nov 30 1963

Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor

Shintarō Katsu was

31 in Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Sep 07 1963

Zatoichi the Fugitive

Shintarō Katsu was

31 in Zatoichi the Fugitive

as 'Zatoichi'.

Fri, Aug 09 1963

Rabble Tactics

Shintarō Katsu was

31 in Rabble Tactics

as 'Mohei'.

Sat, Jul 13 1963

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise

Shintarō Katsu was

31 in Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise

Sun, Apr 28 1963

New Tale of Zatoichi

Shintarō Katsu was

31 in New Tale of Zatoichi

as 'Zatoichi'.

Fri, Mar 15 1963

An Actor's Revenge

Shintarō Katsu was

31 in An Actor's Revenge

as 'Hojin'.

Sun, Jan 13 1963

Bad Reputation of the Big Three

Shintarō Katsu was

31 in Bad Reputation of the Big Three

as 'Asakichi'.

Thu, Jan 03 1963

New Bad Reputation Continues

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in New Bad Reputation Continues

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Nov 03 1962

The Great Wall

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in The Great Wall

as 'Emperor Shih Huang Ti'.

Thu, Nov 01 1962

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

as 'Zatoichi'.

Fri, Oct 12 1962

Long Swords of the Loyal Forty-Seven

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Long Swords of the Loyal Forty-Seven

Sun, Aug 12 1962

The Whale God

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in The Whale God

as 'Kishu'.

Sun, Jul 15 1962

The Notorious Man's Return

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in The Notorious Man's Return

as 'Asakichi'.

Sun, Jun 03 1962

Nakayoshi ondo: Nippon ichi dayo

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Nakayoshi ondo: Nippon ichi dayo

Sat, May 12 1962

The Tale of Zatoichi

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in The Tale of Zatoichi

as 'Zatôichi'.

Wed, Apr 18 1962

Sabakareru Echizen no kami

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Sabakareru Echizen no kami

Fri, Apr 06 1962

Third Generation's Loyalty Offering

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Third Generation's Loyalty Offering

Sun, Mar 04 1962

Teppo Yasu no Shogai

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Teppo Yasu no Shogai

Wed, Feb 21 1962

Keshin

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Keshin

Sun, Jan 14 1962

The Actress and the Three Rascals

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in The Actress and the Three Rascals

Wed, Jan 03 1962

Bad Reputation Returns

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Bad Reputation Returns

as 'Asakichi'.

Sun, Dec 17 1961

Oniisan to oneesan

Shintarō Katsu was

30 in Oniisan to oneesan

Fri, Dec 08 1961

Buddha

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in Buddha

as 'Devadatta'.

Tue, Oct 31 1961

Tough Guy

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in Tough Guy

as 'Asakichi'.

Sat, Sep 30 1961

Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo

as 'Kaku-san'.

Wed, Jul 12 1961

Blind Devotion

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in Blind Devotion

as 'Aikichi'.

Wed, Mar 08 1961

Three Young Samurai

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in Three Young Samurai

Wed, Feb 22 1961

Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut

as 'Sasaki Kojiro'.

Mon, Jan 09 1961

Vagabonds from Badgerville

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in Vagabonds from Badgerville

Tue, Jan 03 1961

The Life of Buddha

Shintarō Katsu was

29 in The Life of Buddha

Mon, Jan 02 1961

Tsukinode no ketto

Shintarō Katsu was

28 in Tsukinode no ketto

as 'Asakichi'.

Wed, Nov 16 1960

The Blind Menace

Shintarō Katsu was

28 in The Blind Menace

as 'Suginoichi'.

Thu, Sep 01 1960

The Last Betrayal

Shintarō Katsu was

28 in The Last Betrayal

as 'Takabayashi'.

Sun, Jul 10 1960

Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous

Shintarō Katsu was

28 in Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous

Wed, Jun 01 1960

The Demon of Mount Oe

Shintarō Katsu was

28 in The Demon of Mount Oe

as 'Watanabe-no-Tsuna'.

Wed, Apr 27 1960

The Two Musashis

Shintarō Katsu was

28 in The Two Musashis

Sun, Jan 03 1960

Enchanted Princess

Shintarō Katsu was

28 in Enchanted Princess

as 'Kurisuke'.

Sun, Dec 27 1959

Samurai Vendetta

Shintarō Katsu was

27 in Samurai Vendetta

as 'Nakayama Yasubei'.

Sun, Nov 22 1959

The Lord Pretends

Shintarō Katsu was

27 in The Lord Pretends

as 'Koheita Mochizuki'.

Sun, Sep 13 1959

Beauty the Enemy

Shintarō Katsu was

27 in Beauty the Enemy

as 'Fujikawa'.

Wed, Aug 12 1959

Jirocho Fuji

Shintarō Katsu was

27 in Jirocho Fuji

as 'Mori no Ishimatsu'.

Wed, Jun 03 1959

Travels of Lord Mito

Shintarō Katsu was

27 in Travels of Lord Mito

as 'Sutekichi'.

Sun, Dec 21 1958

The Gay Masquerade

Shintarō Katsu was

27 in The Gay Masquerade

as 'Toyama Saemonnojo'.

Sat, Nov 29 1958

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

Shintarō Katsu was

26 in Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

as 'Shijo Kingo'.

Wed, Oct 01 1958

Hana no yukyo-den

Shintarō Katsu was

26 in Hana no yukyo-den

Sun, Aug 31 1958

The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall

Shintarō Katsu was

26 in The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall

Sun, Jun 15 1958

The Loyal 47 Ronin

Shintarō Katsu was

26 in The Loyal 47 Ronin

as 'Genzô Akagaki'.

Tue, Apr 01 1958

The Magnificent Five

Shintarō Katsu was

26 in The Magnificent Five

Wed, Jan 15 1958

Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman

Shintarō Katsu was

25 in Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman

as 'Mori no Ishimatsu'.

Tue, Sep 03 1957

Ghost-Cat of Yonaki Swamp

Shintarō Katsu was

25 in Ghost-Cat of Yonaki Swamp

Tue, Jun 18 1957

Fighting Letter for 29 People

Shintarō Katsu was

25 in Fighting Letter for 29 People

Tue, Jun 04 1957

An Osaka Story

Shintarō Katsu was

25 in An Osaka Story

as 'Ichinosuke'.

Wed, Mar 06 1957

Daiei Studio is Bustling

Shintarō Katsu was

25 in Daiei Studio is Bustling

Tue, Jan 15 1957

Flowery Hood 2

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Flowery Hood 2

Wed, Nov 07 1956

Tsukigata Hanpeita

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Tsukigata Hanpeita

as 'Shusaku Utsugi'.

Tue, Oct 16 1956

The Fiery Magistrate

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in The Fiery Magistrate

Wed, Sep 19 1956

Flowery Hood

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Flowery Hood

Wed, Jul 25 1956

Ghost-Cat of Gojusan-Tsugi

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Ghost-Cat of Gojusan-Tsugi

as 'Minami Sanjirô'.

Thu, Jul 19 1956

Sisters of Gion

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Sisters of Gion

Fri, May 18 1956

Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan

as 'Tsunashiro'.

Sun, Feb 26 1956

Marathon Samurai

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Marathon Samurai

Sun, Feb 05 1956

Migratory Birds of the Flowers

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Migratory Birds of the Flowers

Tue, Jan 03 1956

Thief and Magistrate

Shintarō Katsu was

24 in Thief and Magistrate

Wed, Dec 07 1955

The Dancer and Two Warriors

Shintarō Katsu was

23 in The Dancer and Two Warriors

Sun, Jun 26 1955

A Girl Isn't Allowed to Love

Shintarō Katsu was

23 in A Girl Isn't Allowed to Love

Sat, Apr 23 1955

The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing

Shintarō Katsu was

23 in The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing

Wed, Dec 29 1954

The Great White Tiger Platoon

Shintarō Katsu was

22 in The Great White Tiger Platoon

Wed, Aug 25 1954

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Celebrity Talk Show

Shintarō Katsu was

57+ in Celebrity Talk Show

as '胜新太郎'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 1989

Keishi-K

Shintarō Katsu was

48+ in Keishi-K

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1980

Priest of Darkness

Shintarō Katsu was

43+ in Priest of Darkness

as 'Kōchiyama Sōshun'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1975

Zatoichi monogatari

Shintarō Katsu was

42+ in Zatoichi monogatari

as 'Zatoichi'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1974

Mute Samurai

Shintarō Katsu was

41+ in Mute Samurai

as 'Manji'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 1973