Takeshi Katō

Biography

Takeshi Katō was a Japanese stage and film actor who began his career as a middle school teacher before joining the Bungakuza theater troupe in 1952. He appeared in over 100 films, collaborating with renowned directors such as Akira Kurosawa, Shohei Imamura, and Kon Ichikawa. Notable roles include Inspector Todoroki in "The House of Hanging" (1979) and Kyusu Im in "For Kayako" (1984).