Description:
Shintarô Katsu was born on 29 November 1931 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor and director, known for Zatôichi to yôjinbô (1970), Kaoyaku (1971) and Shin Zatôichi: Yabure! Tôjin-ken (1971). He was married to Tamao Nakamura. He died on 21 June 1997 in Kashiwa, Japan.
Birthday
November 29, 1931
Born In
Tokyo, Japan
Alternative names
Shintaru Katsu
, Katsumaru Kineya
Height
173 cm
Trivia
Played the character 'Zatoichi' in a total of 26 movies, from 1962-1989.
Nickname
Katsu-shin
Trademarks
Was best remembered for portraying the blind samurai Zatoichi in more films than any other actor.
