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Kei Satō
Born 1928-12-21Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Kaiji: The Ultimate GamblerKazutaka HyodoDear My LoveRoleThe Whispering of the GodsFather TogawaAzumiTenkai NankôbôSensen fukokuRoleTabooNarrator (voice)The Perfect EducationLawyerNeo FaustDr. FaustMagnitude: Bridge to TomorrowRoleAsian Blue: Ukishima-maru IncidentRoleLast FriendsRoleThe Wicked Reporter 2: The Rebirth of Horserace BettingRoleBored Hatamoto: The Kaga ConspiracyRoleBored Hatamoto: Letter of DeathRoleThe Visas That Saved LivesRoleErotic LiaisonsNemotoKachô Shima KôsakuRoleThe Strange Tale of OyukiDetectiveDioxin from Fish!GenjiroAkizakura - CosmosRoleThe Fir Tree RemainsRoleRonin-gaiIseyaDetective HeijiRoleShingo's Ten DuelsInoue Kawachi-no-kami