Kōtarō Satomi | |
Birthname: | Kunitoshi Sano |
Birth Date: | 1936 11, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan |
Occupation: | Actor |
Yearsactive: | 1957-present |
Website: | http://www.satomi-kohtaro.com/ |
(born 28 November 1936) is a Japanese actor from the city of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] In 1956, he signed with Toei film company.[2] He appears in both contemporary roles and in the historical dramas known as jidaigeki.
Satomi has appeared in over 130 films. Among these are
Satomi has portrayed many historical personages. Among them are Ōishi Kuranosuke, Saigō Takamori, Enomoto Takeaki, Musashibō Benkei, and Yamamoto Kansuke. In addition, he has had prominent roles in several series: