Masato Sakai facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Masato Sakai
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| Born | October 14, 1973 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Miho Kanno
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| Children | 2 |
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.
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Career
Sakai aspired to become a bureaucrat until high school, but when he entered university, he decided to pursue a career as an actor.
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 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.
Personal life
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2000 | Himawari | Yuichi Hirano | ||
| 2007 | The Wall Man | Nishina | Lead role | |
| 2008 | After School | Kazuki Kimura | ||
| 2009 | The Chef of South Polar | Nishimura | Lead role | |
| The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio | Captain Kuhio | Lead role | ||
| 2017 | Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura | Masakazu Isshiki | Lead role | |
| 2018 | Sakura Guardian in the North | Shūjirō Ezure | ||
| 2022 | Dr. Coto's Clinic 2022 | Kei Narumi | Cameo appearance |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2000 | Audrey | Hideki Sugimoto | Asadora | |
| 2004 | Shinsengumi! | Yamanami Keisuke | Taiga drama | |
| 2008 | Atsuhime | Tokugawa Iesada | Taiga drama | |
| 2011 | Antarctica | Himuro Haruhiko | ||
| 2012–2013 | Legal High | Kensuke Komikado | Lead role; 2 seasons | |
| 2013–2020 | Naoki Hanzawa | Naoki Hanzawa | Lead role; 2 seasons | |
| 2015 | Dr. Rintaro, Psychiatrist | Dr. Rintarō Hino | Lead role | |
| 2016 | Sanada Maru | Sanada Yukimura | Lead role; Taiga drama | |
| 2023 | Vivant | Yūsuke Nogi | Lead role |
Dubbing
- Live-action
| Year | Title | Role | Voice dub for | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Christopher Robin | Christopher Robin | Ewan McGregor |
- Animation
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Migration | Mack Mallard |
