Masato Sakai

Masato Sakai (堺雅人) is a Japanese 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 Prize.

He is married to Japanese actress and J-pop singer Miho Kanno.

Masato Sakai is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Vivant (2023), Legal High (2012), Aoi Bungaku Series (2009), Sukiyaki Western Django (2007), Honey and Clover (2006), Shinsengumi! (2004), 反乱のボヤージュ (2001), The Goddess of 1967 (2000). The recorded credits span 1951 to 2023, including 9 movies and 24 TV shows.

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