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For the Japanese swimmer, see Masato Sakai (swimmer).
Masato Sakai
Born (1973-10-14) October 14, 1973 (age 50)
Kobe, Japan
ancestral home: Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present
Spouse

Miho Kanno

​

(m. 2013)​
Children2
Websitesakai-masato.com

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.

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 Film Prize.[3]

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 Notes Ref.
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]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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]

Dubbing[edit]

Live-action
Year Title Role Voice dub for Notes Ref.
2018 Christopher Robin Christopher Robin Ewan McGregor [20]
Animation
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 Migration Mack Mallard [21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "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.
  • ^ "第32回 日本アカデミー賞(2009年)". eiga.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  • ^ "ひまわり(2000)". eiga.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  • ^ "壁男". eiga.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  • ^ "アフタースクール". eiga.com. Retrieved June 17, 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.
  • ^ "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.
  • ^ "新選組！の出演者・キャスト一覧". The Television. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  • ^ "篤姫の出演者・キャスト一覧". The Television. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  • ^ "南極大陸の出演者・キャスト一覧". The Television. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  • ^ "『リーガル・ハイ』続編シリーズ、10月クールに放送決定". Oricon. Retrieved June 16, 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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