Tsurutarō Kataoka

is a Japanese television personality, actor, artist, and former professional boxer. For his role in the 1988 film The Discarnates, he won the award for best supporting actor at the 31st Blue Ribbon Awards, at the 13th Hochi Film Award, and at the 10th Yokohama Film Festival.

Filmography

Film The Discarnates (1988) - Hidekichi Harada Zatoichi (1989) - Tsuru Sharaku (1995) - Goro Sada (1998) - Tatsuzo Kikumoto Last Love (2007) Maniac Hero (2016) - Kōzō Kusaka Labyrinth of Cinema (2020) - Sen no Rikyū One Last Bloom (2023) The Brightest Sun (2025) Sound of Wings (2025) - Aramata

Television Rose Against the Odds (1991), Fighting Harada Taiheiki (1991), Hōjō Takatoki Sayonara Ri Kōran (1989), Masahiko Amakasu Shūchakueki Series 5～ (1996–), Masanao Ushio Atsuhime (2008), Iwakura Tomomi Clouds Over the Hill (2009–2011), Yashiro Rokurō Gunshi Kanbei (2014), Kodera Masamoto Kamen Rider Drive (2014), Jun Honganji Daddy Sister (2016), Eitarō Kumai Dokonimo nai Kuni (2018), Ayao Kishimoto Awaiting Kirin (2020), Settsu Harukado Chimudondon (2022), Saburō Taira Unbound (2025), Toriyama Sekien The Scent of the Wind (2026), Katsu Kaishū

Awards

31st Blue Ribbon Awards: Best supporting actor 13th Hochi Film Award: Best supporting actor 10th Yokohama Film Festival: Best supporting actor