Spot Info
Real Name: Takeshi Kaga
Nickname: Shigekatsu Katsuta
Personal Details
Nationality: Japanese
Religion: No Religion
Mother Tongue: Japanese
Languages Known: Japanese, English
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birth Place: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Born on: October 12, 1950
Age As On Today: 73 years
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Blood Type: O
Education Details
School: Waseda University
College: Osaka University
Education Qualification: Humanities
Family Details
Siblings: No Siblings
Takeshi Kaga is a Japanese film and stage actor. He was born on 12 October 1950 in Kanazawa, Japan. Takeshi’s first stage performance was at seven. He was a part of the Kanazawa City Boys group. At 12, he joined the company Gekidan Shiki, where he performed the character of Jesus in the film Jesus Christ Superstar. He did many films during the 1980s, but the most famous character was Chairman Kaga. Takeshi hosted many cooking shows like Iron Chef and Ryori no Tetsujin. He became popular across the English-speaking world. Takeshi has given voice to the Japanese anime Pokemon The movie. He has also sung the title song for Pokemon. He returned to films and dramas after the show Iron Chef was over. Kaga appeared in both sequels of the film Death Note. He did movies like The Beast to die, Suspicion, Ultraman Zearth, Saiyuki, Ninja Kids!!!, Whistleblower, Bushi no Kondate, etc.
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Professional Details
Skills: Supporting Actor
Profession: Supporting Actor
Casual Details
Dating History: No
Eating Habits: No Habits
Smoke Or Drink: Yes
Hobbies: Traveling and Shopping
Interests Details
Pets: Dogs
Cars: Nissan Leaf
Physical Details
Eye colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Tattoo: No
Favourites
Favourite Actor: Haruma Miura
Dream Holiday Destination: Hawaii
Favourite Movies: Ponyo
Favourite Brands: Sakura
Career
Debut Year: 1980
First Break: The Beast to Die
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Awards: Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
