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
The Wall Man
Vamp Show
Three Ghosts
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Honey and Clover
Buddha: The Great Departure
A Moon in the Ordinary
The Chef of South Polar
Top Movie Credits
Promare
Kray Foresight (voice)
Sukiyaki Western Django
Shigemori
The Wall Man
Ren Keguang
Vamp Show
Hisao Shima
Three Ghosts
ジョウ
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Okita Soji
Honey and Clover
Shuji Hanamoto
Buddha: The Great Departure
Chapra (voice)
The Chef of South Polar
Jun Nishimura