Masato Sakai (堺 雅人) is a Japanese actor. Since the success of Naoki Hanzawa (2013), he has become one of the most famous actors in Japan.
Masato Sakai | |
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| Born | October 14, 1973 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | sakai-masato |
Career edit
Sakai aspired to become a bureaucrat until high school, but when he entered university, he decided to pursue a career as an actor.[1]
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[2] 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.
Personal life edit
He is married to Japanese actress and J-pop singer Miho Kanno. On August 14, 2015, he announced the birth of his first son.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Directed by | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Himawari | Yuichi Hirano | Isao Yukisada | [3] | |
| 2001 | Being Here | Maeno | Masahiko Nagasawa | ||
| 2003 | When the Last Sword Is Drawn | Okita Sōji | Yōjirō Takita | ||
| 2006 | Honey and Clover | Shūji Hanamoto | Masahiro Takata | ||
| 2007 | Sukiyaki Western Django | Taira no Shigemori | Takashi Miike | ||
| 2008 | Climber's High | Tatsuya Sayama | Masato Harada | ||
| After School | Kazuki Kimura | Kenji Uchida | Lead role | ||
| 2009 | The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio | Captain Kuhio | Daihachi Yoshida | Lead role | [2] |
| The Chef of South Polar | Nishimura | Shūichi Okita | Lead role | [4] | |
| The Triumphant Return of General Rouge | Kōichi Hayami | Yoshihiro Nakamura | |||
| 2010 | Golden Slumber | Masaharu Aoyagi | Yoshihiro Nakamura | Lead role | |
| Abacus and Sword | Inoyama Naoyuki | Yoshimitsu Morita | Lead role | ||
| 2011 | The Legacy of the Sun | Major Mashiba | Kiyoshi Sasabe | Lead role | |
| My So Has Got Depression | Mikio | Kiyoshi Sasabe | Lead role | ||
| 2012 | Key of Life | Sakurai | Kenji Uchida | Lead role | |
| The Castle of Crossed Destinies | Emon'nosuke | Fuminori Kaneko | Lead role | ||
| The Samurai That Night | Nakamura | Masaaki Akahori | Lead role | ||
| 2013 | 7 Days of Himawari & Her Puppies | Shōji Kanzaki | Emiko Hiramatsu | Lead role | |
| 2017 | Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura | Masakazu Isshiki | Takashi Yamazaki | Lead role | [5] |
| 2018 | Sakura Guardian in the North | Shūjirō Ezure | Yōjirō Takita | [6] | |
| 2022 | Dr. Coto's Clinic 2022 | Kei Narumi | Isamu Nakae | [7] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Audrey | Hideki Sugimoto | NHK | Asadora | [8] |
| 2004 | Shinsengumi! | Yamanami Keisuke | NHK | Taiga drama | |
| 2005 | Engine | Gen'ichiro Torii | Fuji TV | ||
| Flying Trapeze | Kohei Yamashita | Fuji TV | TV movie | ||
| 2006 | Dr. Coto's Clinic | Kei Narumi | Fuji TV | Season 2 | [7] |
| 2007 | The Secret Garden | Kataoka Wataru | Fuji TV | ||
| 2008 | Atsuhime | Tokugawa Iesada | NHK | Taiga drama | |
| 2010 | Joker: Yurusarezaru Sōsakan | Date Kazuyoshi | Fuji TV | Lead role | |
| 2011 | Antarctica | Himuro Haruhiko | TBS | ||
| 2012 | Ōoku: The Inner Chambers | Madenokoji Arikoto | TBS | Lead role | |
| 2012–2013 | Legal High | Kensuke Komikado | Fuji TV | Lead role; 2 seasons | |
| 2013–2020 | Naoki Hanzawa | Naoki Hanzawa | TBS | Lead role; 2 seasons | [9] |
| 2015 | Dr. Rintaro, Psychiatrist | Dr. Rintarō Hino | NTV | Lead role | [10] |
| 2016 | Sanada Maru | Sanada Yukimura | NHK | Lead role; Taiga drama | [11] |
| 2023 | Vivant | Yūsuke Nogi | TBS | Lead role | [12] |
Animation edit
- Yukikaze (2002-2005, OVA) Rei Fukai
- Aoi Bungaku (2009, TV) Youzou, Shigemaru, Sensei, Melos, Yoshihide, Presenter
- Promare (2019, Film) Kray Foresight
Theater edit
- Honmoku Macbeth (1995)
- Kozak (1995)
- Vibe (1996)
- The Soul of Orange (1997)
- The Taste of Water (1998)
- Zenmai (1998)
- Beautiful Sunday (2000)
- Vamp Show (2001)
- Father's Love Story: A Family Tale (2005)
- The Man in the Rumors (2006)
- The Fearless Troupe of Kawakami Otojiro (2007)
- Ban'yuuki (2009)
Dubbing edit
- Live-action
- Christopher Robin, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor)[13]
- Animation
References edit
- ^ "堺雅人、「もともとは官僚志望だった」". Sanspo. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "第31回ヨコハマ映画祭 2009年日本映画個人賞" (in Japanese). Yokohama Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ^ "ひまわり(2000)". eiga.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "南極料理人". eiga.com. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "DESTINY 鎌倉ものがたり". eiga.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "北の桜守". eiga.com. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "Dr.コトー診療所:映画版にドラマキャストが復帰 神木隆之介、伊藤歩、蒼井優、堺雅人出演". Mantan-web. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "連続テレビ小説 オードリー". NHK. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "半沢直樹:続編・最終回視聴率は32.7% 番組最高で有終の美「グッバーイ、death！」などが話題に". Mantan-web. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Dr.倫太郎". TV drama database. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ "堺雅人、『真田丸』1年2ヵ月の"長い旅"から帰宅「本当に楽しかった」". Crank-in!. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "堺雅人、阿部寛、二階堂ふみ、松坂桃李、役所広司が豪華共演 7月期TBS日曜劇場『VIVANT』放送決定". Crank-in!. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "プーと大人になった僕". Fukikaeru. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "堺雅人＆麻生久美子、イルミネーション新作「FLY!」でカモの夫婦に ヒコロヒーは"ワル"のハト役". eiga.com. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
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