Masayuki Kato

Masayuki Katō (加藤 正之, Katō Masayuki; January 29, 1932 – March 18, 1993) was a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Mausu Promotion. Biography Born on January 29, 1932, Katō graduated from Waseda University. After working with the NHK Kitakyushu Broadcasting Station and the NHK Fukuoka Broadcasting Theatre Company, Katō joined Mausu Promotion, known at the time as Ezaki Productions....

Masayuki Katō (加藤 正之, Katō Masayuki; January 29, 1932 – March 18, 1993) was a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Mausu Promotion. Biography Born on January 29, 1932, Katō graduated from Waseda University. After working with the NHK Kitakyushu Broadcasting Station and the NHK Fukuoka Broadcasting Theatre Company, Katō joined Mausu Promotion, known at the time as Ezaki Productions. He primarily portrayed middle-aged men on stage and in television dramas on networks such as NHK. Katō was also a voice actor who dubbed for foreign films and did voice acting for anime, with his role as Nobita's father Nobisuke Nobi in Doraemon being his most famous and well known role. In October 1992, Katō stepped down from the role of Nobisuke due to health problems, with close friend Yōsuke Naka assuming the role. Death Katō died at a hospital in Edogawa, Tokyo, on March 18, 1993, at the age of 61 from head and neck cancer. Personality His specialty was the Kyushu dialect. He was known for having a gentle personality, and since he only had a few scenes in Doraemon, he would often brew coffee in the studio lobby and serve it to the other cast members. Successors Following Katō's stepping down due to ill health and subsequent death, the following individuals have taken over some of his voice acting roles. Filmography Television drama Onihei Hankachō (1970): Police officer (episode 44) Special Mobile Investigation Unit (1971): Yoshikawa Onihei Hankachō (1971): Innkeeper Katsu Kaishū (1974): vassal Kaze to Kumo to Niji to (1976): Soldier Ōgon no Hibi (1978): Fukushima Masanori Saturday Drama: The Seicho Matsumoto Series: Memories of Fire (1978): Tsune Eira's son Kusa Moeru (1979): Shibuya Takashige, Thief The Barren Zone (1979): Prime Minister's Secretary The Age of the Lion (1980): entourage Portraits at the Pass (1982): Ōtomo Ōmi no kami Tokugawa Ieyasu (1983): Hidetoshi Oda Haru no Hatō (1985): The Kawakami family Life (1986): Matchmaker Takeda Shingen (1988): Flag Commissioner Taiheiki (1991): Warrior Theatrical film Yawara no Hoshi (1970): Police Station Chief Koshoku Genpei Emaki (1977): additional role Special effects Kamen Rider (1971): Guard (episode 9), Shigekazu Mikami (episode 77) Television anime Sasuke (1968): Saruhiko Aim for the Ace! (1973): Sōichirō Ryūzaki Jungle Kurobe (1973): additional voice Karate Master (1974): Gang Boss (episode 28) Vicky the Viking (1974): Sven the Terrible Kōya no Shōnen Isamu (1974): additional voice 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976): additional voice Reideen the Brave (1976): Ra Mu Little Lulu and Her Little Friends (1976): George Moppet Nobody's Boy: Remi (1977): additional voice Star of the Giants (1977): additional voice Voltes V (1977): General Dangé Invincible Super Man Zambot 3 (1977): Anzai, Commander Buncher, Defense Commander, Gasman, soldier Wakakusa no Charlotte (1977): Manager Angie Girl (1977): Mad King Fang (1978): Cowboy The Story of Perrine (1978): The Farmer, Benoît, additional voice Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 (1978): Bancher, Gasman, Staff A Song of Baseball Enthusiasts (1978): Wang, Principal Shirayuki, Kitanoji's father Cyborg 009 (1979): Gingal (episode 28) New Giant Star II (1979): additional voice Doraemon (1979–2005): Nobisuke Nobi (first voice), Sensei (second voice), Yoshio Minamoto (second voice) The Adventures of the Little Prince (1979): King Lupin the 3rd Part II (1979): FBI Director (episode 70), Superintendent General (episode 141) Ashita no Joe (1980): Doctor (episode 1), Otaka Clinic Doctor (episode 22) Fisherman Sanpei (1980): Chairman Astro Boy (1980): Prime Minister (episode 1), Soldier (episode 41), Scientist B (episode 52) The Monster Kid (1981): Funyako Funyao Hello! Sandybell (1981): Nahara Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds (1981): Stable Hand, Planchet Gyakuten! Ippatsuman (1982): Bluff Cat's Eye (1983): additional voice Serendipity the Pink Dragon (1983): additional voice Fist of the North Star (1984): Jackal (episodes 11–13), Garzus (episode 61) Lupin the 3rd Part III (1985): additional voice Kiteretsu Daihyakka (1988): Janitor Let's Go! Anpanman (1988–present): Rain Demon (first voice), Fuketuman, Dog Race Announcer, Uncle Bull (fourth voice) Kimba the White Lion (1989): additional voice The Laughing Salesman (1989): President Magical Hat (1990): The Neighborhood Brat 21 Emon (1991): Inspector, President, Yorimasa in third place Cooking Papa (1992): Osamu Fukai (first voice) Theatrical anime The Castle of Cagliostro (1979): Forger, French Delegate Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur (1980): Nobisuke Nobi, Mr. Gakeshita, Time Patrol Squad member Doraemon: The Records of Nobita, Spaceblazer (1981): Nobisuke Nobi Doraemon: What Am I for Momotaro? (1981): Nobisuke Nobi Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil (1982): Nobisuke Nobi Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil (1983): Nobisuke Nobi Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld (1984): Nobisuke Nobi Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars (1985): Freedom Alliance member Grey Digital Target (1986): Leo Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops (1986): Nobisuke Nobi Fist of the North Star (1986): additional voice Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987): Manager Akira (1988): Committee member Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Visit to the West (1988): Nobisuke Nobi Raining Fire (1988): Vice-principal City Hunter: .357 Magnum (1989): Ambassador Bondar Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (1989): Nobisuke Nobi Uncle Remodelling Course (1990): Chairman Kamaishi Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990): Police Commander Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights (1991): Merchant A Dorami-chan: Wow, The Kid Gang of Bandits! (1991): Nobihei's father Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water: The Motion Picture (1991): German Admiral Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds (1992): Nobisuke Nobi Original video animation Special Armored Battalion Dorvack (1984): Fred Beans Taiman Blues: Shimizu Naoto Hen (1987): additional voice Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 (1987): Commander Wounded Man (1988): Doctor Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1989): Klopstock's Vassal (episode 9) Davide no Hoshi (1989): Genpei Hirukawa (episodes 1–2) Star Cat Fullhouse (1989): Energy Agency Director Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre (1991): Shop owner Izumo (1991): additional voice Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings (1992): additional voice Narration The Glorious Zero Fighter: Tragic Wings Scattered Over the Ocean (1994) TV program Big Bird in Japan (1988): Restaurant Manager References External links Masayuki Katō's Profile, Images, and Photos – WEB The Television (in Japanese) Masayuki Katō at the Japanese Movie Database (in Japanese) Masayuki Katō at Anime News Network's encyclopedia Masayuki Katô at IMDb Masayuki Katō – TV Drama Directory – ◇TV Drama Database◇ (in Japanese)