Also Known As: Kei Satô , 佐藤慶之助, Keinosuke Satō
Kei Satō
📍Born in 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
Onibaba
as Hachi
Kwaidan
as Ghost Samurai (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
Zatoichi's Vengeance
as Boss Gonzo
The Night of Martial Law
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
as Shinjô Ittôhei
Kuroneko
as Raiko
Epitaph to My Love
as Shinji Tsuda
Violence at Noon
as Eisuke Oyamada
Japanese Godfather: Ambition
as Sekino
Eleven Samurai
as Secretary Mizumo
The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf
as Shimizu
Zoku aizen katsura
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
December 21, 1928
Place of Birth
Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.7
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
213
Acting Roles
1
Crew Roles
182
Movies
31
TV Shows