Kei Satō

Kei Satō (佐藤 慶, Satō Kei; born December 21, 1928 in Aizuwakamatsu – May 2, 2010) was a Japanese character actor and narrator. He is known for his work with Japanese New Wave director Nagisa Oshima, and for several films with Kaneto Shindo, such as Onibaba and Kuroneko. He won the best actor award from Kinema Junpo for the films The Ceremony and Nihon no akuryō.

He also worked as a narrator for many documentaries, both on television and film.

Kei Satō is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler (2009), Honmamon (2001), Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations (2000), Taboo (1999), The Perfect Education (1999), Erotic Liaisons (1992), Jūkyūsai (1989), The Return of Godzilla (1984). The recorded credits span 1959 to 2009, including 18 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.