SHINTARO KATSU

Shintaro Katsu was a Japanese actor, singer, producer, and director from the 1950s to the 1990s. He is likely best-remembered for portraying the blind samurai Zatoichi in more films than any other actor (25!). Some of his movies include: The Tale of Zatoichi, Zatochi Meets Yojimbo, and Kaoyaku. He passed away in 1997 at the age of 65.