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 very famous Japanese actor. He was born on October 14, 1973, in Kobe, Japan. He became widely known after starring in the popular TV show Naoki Hanzawa in 2013.
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Masato Sakai's Acting Journey
Masato Sakai first wanted to work as a government official when he was in high school. But when he went to university, he decided to follow his dream of becoming an actor instead.
He has won many awards for his acting. For example, he won the best actor award at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival for his roles in The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio and The Chef of South Polar. He also won awards for best supporting actor. These awards show how talented he is in different kinds of movies and TV shows.
Masato Sakai's Family Life
Masato Sakai is married to Miho Kanno, who is also a well-known Japanese actress and J-pop singer. They got married in 2013. On August 14, 2015, they welcomed their first son. They now have two children.
Masato Sakai's Work in Film and TV
Masato Sakai has acted in many movies and television series. He often plays lead roles, meaning he is the main character.
Movies Starring Masato Sakai
Here are some of the movies Masato Sakai has been in:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2000 | Himawari | Yuichi Hirano |
| 2007 | The Wall Man | Nishina |
| 2008 | After School [jp] | Kazuki Kimura |
| 2009 | The Chef of South Polar | Nishimura |
| The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio | Captain Kuhio | |
| 2017 | Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura | Masakazu Isshiki |
| 2018 | Sakura Guardian in the North | Shūjirō Ezure |
| 2022 | Dr. Coto's Clinic 2022 | Kei Narumi |
| 2025 | Hiraba no Tsuki | Kensho Aoto |
TV Shows Starring Masato Sakai
Masato Sakai has also starred in many popular TV shows:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Audrey | Hideki Sugimoto | Asadora drama |
| 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 |
Voice Acting by Masato Sakai
Masato Sakai has also lent his voice to characters in movies, both live-action and animated.
Live-action Dubbing
| Year | Title | Role | Original Voice Actor | Notes |
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| 2018 | Christopher Robin | Christopher Robin | Ewan McGregor |
Animation Dubbing
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Migration | Mack Mallard |
