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 | (1973-10-14) October 14, 1973 (age 50) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse |
(m. 2013) |
Children | 2 |
Website | sakai-masato |
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 Film Prize.[3]
He is married to Japanese actress and J-pop singer Miho Kanno. On August 14, 2015, he announced the birth of his first son.
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2000 | Himawari | Yuichi Hirano | [4] | |
2007 | The Wall Man | Nishina | Lead role | [5] |
2008 | After School | Kazuki Kimura | [6] | |
2009 | The Chef of South Polar | Nishimura | Lead role | [7] |
The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio | Captain Kuhio | Lead role | [2] | |
2017 | Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura | Masakazu Isshiki | Lead role | [8] |
2018 | Sakura Guardian in the North | Shūjirō Ezure | [9] | |
2022 | Dr. Coto's Clinic 2022 | Kei Narumi | Cameo appearance | [10] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2000 | Audrey | Hideki Sugimoto | Asadora | [11] |
2004 | Shinsengumi! | Yamanami Keisuke | Taiga drama | [12] |
2008 | Atsuhime | Tokugawa Iesada | Taiga drama | [13] |
2011 | Antarctica | Himuro Haruhiko | [14] | |
2012–2013 | Legal High | Kensuke Komikado | Lead role; 2 seasons | [15] |
2013–2020 | Naoki Hanzawa | Naoki Hanzawa | Lead role; 2 seasons | [16] |
2015 | Dr. Rintaro, Psychiatrist | Dr. Rintarō Hino | Lead role | [17] |
2016 | Sanada Maru | Sanada Yukimura | Lead role; Taiga drama | [18] |
2023 | Vivant | Yūsuke Nogi | Lead role | [19] |
Year | Title | Role | Voice dub for | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Christopher Robin | Christopher Robin | Ewan McGregor | [20] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2024 | Migration | Mack Mallard | [21] |
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