(born 28 November 1936) is a Japanese actor from the city of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. In 1956, he signed with Toei film company. He appears in both contemporary roles and in the historical dramas known as jidaigeki.
Selected filmography
Film Satomi has appeared in over 130 films. Among these are Shinsengumi (1958) Kunisada Chūji (1958) Shinran (1960) Akō Rōshi (1961) 13 Assassins (1963) – Shinrokurō Saimada School Wars: Hero (2004) April Fools (2015)
Television Satomi has portrayed many historical personages. Among them are Ōishi Kuranosuke, Saigō Takamori, Enomoto Takeaki, Musashibō Benkei, and Yamamoto Kansuke. In addition, he has had prominent roles in several series:
Mito Kōmon As 2nd Suke-san (Sasaki Sukesaburō) (1971–1988) As 5th Tokugawa Mitsukuni (2002–2011) Ōedo Sōsamō (1974-1979) Chōshichirō Edo Nikki (1983–1991) Byakkotai (1986) – Saigō Tanomo Tabaruzaka (1987) – Saigō Takamori Edo o Kiru (1987, 1994) Homura Tatsu (1993) - Aterui, Abe no Yoritoki Shōgun no Onmitsu! Kage Jūhachi (1996) – Tokugawa Munetada Toshiie and Matsu (2002) – Uesugi Kagekatsu Ryōmaden (2010) – Chiba Sadakichi Legal High (2012–13) – Hattori Totto-chan! (2017) – Tatsuo Ōoka Slow na Bushi ni Shitekure (2019) – himself 13 Assassins (2020) – Doi Toshitsura What Will You Do, Ieyasu? (2023) – Tōyo-shōnin Unbound (2025) – Suwaraya Ichibei
Selected voice roles Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple
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