Masato Sakai
Born: 1973-10-14
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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
Promare
Sukiyaki Western Django
Buddha: The Great Departure
Promare / Side: Galo
Dr. Coto's Clinic
The Chef of South Polar
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
The Goddess of 1967
Honey and Clover
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Top Movie Credits
Promare
Kray Foresight (voice)
Sukiyaki Western Django
Shigemori
Buddha: The Great Departure
Chapra (voice)
Promare / Side: Galo
Kray Foresight (voice)
Dr. Coto's Clinic
Kei Narumi
The Chef of South Polar
Jun Nishimura
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Masakazu Isshiki
The Goddess of 1967
Roadside Noodle Eater
Honey and Clover
Shuji Hanamoto
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Okita Soji