Quick Facts
Born:
1973-10-14
Birthplace:
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Credits:
127 Total Roles
Masato Sakai
Acting
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Biography
Masato Sakai (堺雅人) is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival for The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio and The Chef of South Polar and the award for best supporting actor at the 2008 Nikkan Sports Film Award, at the 33rd Hochi Film Award and at the 51st Blue Ribbon Awards. He also received a nomination for best supporting actor at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize. He is married to Japanese actress and J-pop singer Miho Kanno.
Known For
Sukiyaki Western Django
Shigemori
Promare
Kray Foresight (voice)
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Okita Soji
Key of Life
Sakurai
Legal High
Kensuke Komikado / 古美門研介
Hanzawa Naoki
Naoki Hanzawa
Buddha: The Great Departure
Chapra (voice)
Golden Slumber
Masaharu Aoyagi
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Moon in the Ordinary MOVIE | 青砥健将 |
| 2024 | エジプト 悠久の王国 TV | MC |
| 2023 | Vivant TV | Yusuke Nogi |
| 2023 | Share The Challenge MOVIE | Lord Benimaru |
| 2022 | Dr. Coto's Clinic MOVIE | Kei Narumi |
| 2022 | Nature’s Hidden Miracles TV | 人間代表 |
| 2022 | The Man Who Can't Defraud MOVIE | Tadashi Kinusaki |
| 2020 | Hanzawa Naoki: Spin-off MOVIE | Hanzawa Naoki |
| 2019 | Promare MOVIE | Kray Foresight (voice) |
| 2019 | Promare / Side: Galo MOVIE | Kray Foresight (voice) |