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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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Poster of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
Shintarō Katsu was 57 in Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1989
Poster of Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter
Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter
Shintarō Katsu was 43 in Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of The Homeless
The Homeless
Shintarō Katsu was 42 in The Homeless as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?
Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?
Shintarō Katsu was 42 in Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1974
Poster of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Shintarō Katsu was 41 in Hanzo the Razor: The Snare as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1973
Poster of Zatoichi's Conspiracy
Zatoichi's Conspiracy
Shintarō Katsu was 41 in Zatoichi's Conspiracy as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1973
Poster of Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Shintarō Katsu was 41 in Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
Shintarō Katsu was 40 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of Zatoichi in Desperation
Zatoichi in Desperation
Shintarō Katsu was 40 in Zatoichi in Desperation as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1972
Poster of New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line
New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line
Shintarō Katsu was 40 in New Hoodlum Soldier Story: Firing Line as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1972
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Shintarō Katsu was 40 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1972
Poster of Zatoichi at Large
Zatoichi at Large
Shintarō Katsu was 40 in Zatoichi at Large as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Shintarō Katsu was 40 in Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Kaoyaku
Kaoyaku
Shintarō Katsu was 39 in Kaoyaku as 'Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1971
Poster of Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
Shintarō Katsu was 39 in Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 13 1971
Poster of Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Shintarō Katsu was 38 in Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970
Poster of Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Shintarō Katsu was 38 in Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1970

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Keishi-K
Keishi-K
Shintarō Katsu was 48+ in Keishi-K as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1980
Poster of Priest of Darkness
Priest of Darkness
Shintarō Katsu was 43+ in Priest of Darkness as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1975
Poster of Zatoichi monogatari
Zatoichi monogatari
Shintarō Katsu was 42+ in Zatoichi monogatari as 'Director, Songs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1974
Poster of Mute Samurai
Mute Samurai
Shintarō Katsu was 41+ in Mute Samurai as 'Theme Song Performance, Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 1973