
Daisuke Kato
Actor
- Born
- 18 February 1911Tokyo
- Died
- 31 July 1975aged 64 · Takasaki
- Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 1937–1962
Known for
About Daisuke Kato
Daisuke Kato was an Actor. They were born on 18 February 1911 in Tokyo. Their career spanned 12 titles, among them Seven Samurai (1954), Yojimbo (1961) and Rashomon (1950).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Daisuke Kato is Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937); in all, 12 films over 25 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Seven Samurai (1954), with 17 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1950s, with 8 titles. The person they have worked with most is Toshirô Mifune, on 8 films, among them Seven Samurai and Yojimbo.
Latest work
Full filmography (12)- 1937
Humanity and Paper Balloons
Isuke - Yatagoro henchman
- 1955
Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Toji Gion
- 1952
The Life of Oharu
Tasaburo Hishiya
- 1962
Chushingura
Kichiemon Terasaka
- 1962
An Autumn Afternoon
Yoshitaro Sakamoto
- 1961
- 1956
Street of Shame
President of Brothel Owners' Association
- 1956
Where to watch Daisuke Kato
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1954
- 1961
- 1950
- 1952
- 1954
The best Daisuke Kato films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Seven Samurai 1954
- Yojimbo 1961
- Rashomon 1950
- Living 1952
Has worked with
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Toshirô Mifune 8 films together Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and 6 more
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Takasi Shimura 7 films together Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and 5 more
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Akira Kurosawa 4 films together Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and 2 more
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Hiroshi Inagaki 4 films together Duel at Ichijoji Temple, Chushingura and 2 more
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Minoru Chiaki 4 films together Seven Samurai, Rashomon and 2 more
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Yoshio Tsuchiya 3 films together Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and 1 more
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Kenji Mizoguchi 2 films together The Life of Oharu and Street of Shame
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Yoshio Inaba 2 films together Seven Samurai and Duel at Ichijoji Temple
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Seiji Miyaguchi 2 films together Seven Samurai and Living
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Ko Kimura 2 films together Seven Samurai and Living
Questions about Daisuke Kato
Where was Daisuke Kato born?
Daisuke Kato was born on 18 February 1911 in Tokyo.
When did Daisuke Kato die?
Daisuke Kato died on 31 July 1975, aged 64. They died in Takasaki.
What are the best Daisuke Kato films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Daisuke Kato films are Seven Samurai (1954, 9.5), Yojimbo (1961, 9.0) and Rashomon (1950, 8.8).
How many films and TV shows has Daisuke Kato been in?
MovieNCo lists 12 films for Daisuke Kato, from Humanity and Paper Balloons (1937) to Chushingura (1962).
What is Daisuke Kato's star sign?
Daisuke Kato was a Aquarius: born on 18 February.
Page reviewed on 25 July 2025.











