Shigekatsu Katsuta

Kaga Takeshi

  • Name: Kaga Takeshi
  • Native name: 鹿賀丈史
  • Also Known as: かが たけし, 勝田薫且, かつた しげかつ, Katsuta Shigekatsu
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 12, 1950
  • Age: 74
Kaga Takeshi is a well-known stage and movie actor in Japan who is probably best known internationally for his portrayal of Chairman Kaga in the Japanese television show Iron Chef produced by Fuji TV. His real name is Katsuta Shigekatsu.

Kaga was born in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. His first experience on stage was at the age of seven when he joined the Kanazawa City Boys choral group.

In 1972, he joined the Japanese theatrical company Gekidan Shiki. While with the company, he played the role of Jesus in the Japanese stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar (1976) and the role of Tony in West Side Story. In 1980, he left SHIKI to play the role of Sanada in the movie Yaju Shisubeshi. He starred in several movies throughout the 1980s, but his most famous role would be that of "Chairman Kaga", the eccentric and flamboyant host of Ryori no Tetsujin, a cooking competition show (1993-1999). It became very popular, not only in Japan but around the English-speaking world.

Despite his international fame with the show, he has not given up his love for musicals. In 1987, he starred in the popular Japanese production of Les Miserables as Jean Valjean and Javert. He reprised his role as Valjean in 1995 as the representative of Japan during the encore of the 10th Anniversary Concert of Les Miserables at the Royal Albert Hall in London. During the encore, Valjeans from 17 different countries joined the cast on stage. He also starred in Macbeth in 2000, and in Jekyll and Hyde as well as in The Threepenny Opera in 2001. In 2009, he starred in a Japanese language version of La Cage aux Folles.

He has also lent his voice to Japanese anime. Notably, he voiced Jirarudan, an antagonist, in 1999's Pokemon the Movie - Revelation Lugia, the second Pokemon movie, and also sung his theme song, "Ware wa Collector". He also notably voiced Dr. Kiriko in 2005's Black Jack: The Two Doctors of Darkness.

After Iron Chef ended, he returned to acting in movies and dramas. He also hosted Time Shock 21, a quiz show on Asahi Television in Japan. In 2005, Kaga performed as the lead in the Japanese production of Michael Frayn's Democracy and starred in the blockbuster film Sengoku Jieitai 1549. Kaga also appeared in both installments of the highly successful Death Note film series as Soichiro Yagami.

His most recent role, as of December 2007, is that of Emperor Kinkaku (King of the Golden Horn) in the film adaptation of the TV series Saiyuki. He also provided the voice for Golbez in the Nintendo DS remake of Final Fantasy IV and has reprised the same role in Dissidia: Final Fantasy for the PSP. He is also the Official Japanese voice actor for Teridax in Japanese Bionicle Media as of 2004.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2025 Onzoshi ni Koi wa Muzu Sugiru
Japanese Drama, 2025, 12 eps
Tendo Wataru [Subaru's grandfather] (Support Role)
12
Tendo Wataru [Subaru's grandfather]
Support Role
7.2
2023 Get Ready!
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Kenmochi Michizo (Support Role)
10
Kenmochi Michizo
Support Role
7.5
2022 Akai Nurse Call
Japanese Drama, 2022, 12 eps
Enokida Makoto (Support Role)
12
Support Role
7.1
2021 Koi wa Deep ni
Japanese Drama, 2021, 9 eps
Hasuda Taro [Father of the Hasuda brothers / Chairman & President of "Hasuda Trust"] (Support Role)
9
Hasuda Taro [Father of the Hasuda brothers / Chairman & President of "Hasuda Trust"]
Support Role
7.5
2018 Sego-don
Japanese Drama, 2018, 47 eps
Shimazu Narioki [Nariakira's father] (Support Role)
47
Shimazu Narioki [Nariakira's father]
Support Role
8.0
2017 Seirei no Moribito Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2017, 9 eps
[Master Star Diviner] (Support Role)
9
[Master Star Diviner]
Support Role
7.8
2017 Blazing Transfer Students
Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps
Takizawa Noboru (Support Role)
8
Takizawa Noboru
Support Role
7.3
2017 Akagi Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2017, 5 eps
Ichikawa (Main Role)
5
Ichikawa
Main Role
7.5
2017 Aino Kekkon Soudanjo
Japanese Drama, 2017, 6 eps
Tsutsugi Kenichirou (Support Role)
6
Tsutsugi Kenichirou
Support Role
7.0
2016 Splinter: Haruyuki Kuranaga Strikes Back
Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps
Tokiwa Eita [Mayor] (Support Role)
8
Tokiwa Eita [Mayor]
Support Role
6.9
2016 Pretty Proofreader
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Hongo Daisaku (Support Role)
10
Hongo Daisaku
Support Role
8.1
2015 Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Jojima Kosuke (Support Role)
9
Jojima Kosuke
Support Role
7.1
2015 Masshiro
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Kitamatsu Keizo (Ep.1) (Guest Role)
10
Kitamatsu Keizo (Ep.1)
Guest Role
6.5
2014 Yuube no Curry, Ashita no Pan
Japanese Drama, 2014, 7 eps
Terayama Rentaro / "Gifu" [Tetsuko's father-in-law] (Support Role)
7
Terayama Rentaro / "Gifu" [Tetsuko's father-in-law]
Support Role
7.5
2012 Beginners!
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Takamura Kotaro [Chief superintendent] (Support Role)
10
Takamura Kotaro [Chief superintendent]
Support Role
7.4
2012 Lucky Seven
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Yagami Keisuke [President of Yagami Co.] (Ep. 9-10) (Guest Role)
10
Yagami Keisuke [President of Yagami Co.] (Ep. 9-10)
Guest Role
7.5
2011 Bull Doctor
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Joumonji (Ep.9-11) (Guest Role)
11
Joumonji (Ep.9-11)
Guest Role
7.2
2011 Good Life - Arigatou, Papa. Sayonara
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Yukimura Shinpei (Support Role)
11
Yukimura Shinpei
Support Role
7.9
2011 Gaikoukan Kuroda Kosaku
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Ando Yosuke (Support Role)
10
Ando Yosuke
Support Role
7.1
2010 Joker Yurusarezaru Sousakan
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Izutsu Masaaki [Police commander, Kanagawa Prefecture Police Department Investigations Unit] (Support Role)
10
Izutsu Masaaki [Police commander, Kanagawa Prefecture Police Department Investigations Unit]
Support Role
7.6
2010 Kaibutsu kun
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
[King] (Support Role)
9
[King]
Support Role
7.3
2009 Dandy Daddy?
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
Sasaki Taizo (Support Role)
8
Sasaki Taizo
Support Role
6.0
2008 Oh! My Girl!!
Japanese Drama, 2008, 9 eps
Ishizaka Kazuo [Sakurai An's father / Producer] (Support Role)
9
Ishizaka Kazuo [Sakurai An's father / Producer]
Support Role
7.0
2007 Yukan Club
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Shochikubai Tokimune (Support Role)
10
Shochikubai Tokimune
Support Role
7.0
2004 Fire Boys
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Amakasu Shiro (Support Role)
11
Amakasu Shiro
Support Role
7.4
2003 Blackjack ni Yoroshiku
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Dr. Yasotomi [Pediatrics] (Ep. 10-11) (Guest Role)
11
Dr. Yasotomi [Pediatrics] (Ep. 10-11)
Guest Role
7.1
2000 Renai Chudoku
Japanese Drama, 2000, 9 eps
Itsuji Itao (Main Role)
9
Itsuji Itao
Main Role
8.5
1999 Joi: Nothing Lasts Forever
Japanese Drama, 1999, 11 eps
Wakisaka Atsurou (Support Role)
11
Wakisaka Atsurou
Support Role
6.0
1997 Hidamari Keiji Yogisha Rio no Namida
Japanese Drama, 1997, 0 eps
Higuchi Ken (Main Role)
0
Main Role
0.0
1995 Kura
Japanese Drama, 1995, 6 eps
Tanouchi Izou (Support Role)
6
Tanouchi Izou
Support Role
10.0
1994 Shizukanaru Don
Japanese Drama, 1994, 19 eps
Naruto Ryuji (Support Role)
19
Naruto Ryuji
Support Role
6.0
1994 Furuhata Ninzaburo
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Nakagawa Junichi (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
12
Nakagawa Junichi (Ep. 8)
Guest Role
8.1
1993 Furikaereba Yatsu ga Iru
Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps
Nakagawa Junichi (Support Role)
11
Nakagawa Junichi
Support Role
7.4
1990 Tobuga Gotoku
Japanese Drama, 1990, 48 eps
Toshimichi Ookubo (Support Role)
48
Toshimichi Ookubo
Support Role
10.0
1987 Jungle
Japanese Drama, 1987, 35 eps
Tsugami Kuniaki (Main Role)
35
Tsugami Kuniaki
Main Role
0.0
1983 Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japanese Drama, 1983, 50 eps
Ishida Mitsunari (Support Role)
50
Ishida Mitsunari
Support Role
8.2
1980 Tenno no Ryoriban
Japanese Drama, 1980, 19 eps
Takamura Shintarou (Support Role)
19
Takamura Shintarou
Support Role
8.1
1980 Tensai ga no Onna
Japanese Drama, 1980, 3 eps
Umezu Hisao (Support Role)
3
Umezu Hisao
Support Role
2.0
1978 Ogon no Hibi
Japanese Drama, 1978, 51 eps
Dom Justo Takayama (Support Role)
51
Dom Justo Takayama
Support Role
8.0
1975 G-Men '75
Japanese Drama, 1975, 355 eps
(Support Role)
355
Support Role
8.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2025 The Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Kono Yaro Movie
Japanese Movie, 2025,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
2025 Ikigai
Japanese Movie, 2025,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
2021 Signal: The Movie – Cold Case Investigation Unit
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Itagaki Shinjiro (Support Role)
Itagaki Shinjiro
Support Role
7.5
2020 Mio's Cookbook
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Uneme (Support Role)
Uneme
Support Role
7.7
2019 Listen to the Universe
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Onodera Masayuki (Support Role)
Onodera Masayuki
Support Role
7.4
2019 Whistleblower
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Nashida Motonari (Support Role)
Nashida Motonari
Support Role
7.7
2018 Cinema Fighters
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Jinsuke Omi [Under the Black Dress] (Main Role)
Jinsuke Omi [Under the Black Dress]
Main Role
7.1
2017 Aibo the Movie 4
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Maku Ryu (Support Role)
Maku Ryu
Support Role
7.3
2016 Death Note: Light up the New World
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Yagami Soichiro [Light's father] (Guest Role)
Yagami Soichiro [Light's father]
Guest Role
7.4
2014 Lingering Spirits
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Myochin Johnny / "Myochin" (Support Role)
Myochin Johnny / "Myochin"
Support Role
7.6
2013 A Tale Of Samurai Cooking - A True Love Story
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Naomi Maeda (Support Role)
Naomi Maeda
Support Role
7.4
2013 Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de: Movie
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Kaihara Shinnosuke (Support Role)
Kaihara Shinnosuke
Support Role
7.6
2012 Akko's Secret
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Kito (Support Role)
Kito
Support Role
7.2
2011 Kaibutsu-kun the Movie
Japanese Movie, 2011,
[King Monster] (Support Role)
[King Monster]
Support Role
7.4
2011 Ninja Kids!!!
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Saito Yukitaka (Support Role)
Saito Yukitaka
Support Role
6.6
2011 Andalucia: Revenge of the Goddess
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Andou Yousuke (Support Role)
Andou Yousuke
Support Role
6.8
2009 The Laughing Policeman
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Ishioka Masazumi (Support Role)
Ishioka Masazumi
Support Role
3.0
2009 Zero Focus
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Murota Gisaku (Support Role)
Murota Gisaku
Support Role
6.7
2008 K-20: Legend of the Mask
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Tonomura Kozo [Mysterious gentleman] (Support Role)
Tonomura Kozo [Mysterious gentleman]
Support Role
7.1
2007 Saiyuuki the Movie
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Golden Horn [Kinkaku] (Support Role)
Golden Horn [Kinkaku]
Support Role
6.6
2006 Death Note: The Last Name
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Yagami Soichiro (Support Role)
Yagami Soichiro
Support Role
7.8
2006 Death Note
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Yagami Soichiro [Light's father] (Support Role)
Yagami Soichiro [Light's father]
Support Role
7.7
1996 Wandering Trouble Buster
Japanese Movie, 1996,
Kunihiko Ugajin (Main Role)
Kunihiko Ugajin
Main Role
1.0
1996 Ultraman Zearth
Japanese Movie, 1996,
Ogami Akuma | Alien Benzen (Support Role)
Ogami Akuma | Alien Benzen
Support Role
6.8
1993 Graduation Trip From Japan
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Momoyama Momoo (Support Role)
Momoyama Momoo
Support Role
6.0
1988 The Yen Family
Japanese Movie, 1988,
Kimura Hajime (Main Role)
Kimura Hajime
Main Role
6.9
1986 Cabaret
Japanese Movie, 1986,
Takigawa (Main Role)
Takigawa
Main Role
8.0
1984 Mahjong Hourouki
Japanese Movie, 1984,
(Support Role)
Support Role
6.0
1982 Suspicion
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Toyosaki Katsuo (Support Role)
Toyosaki Katsuo
Support Role
7.1
1982 Fossilized Wilderness
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Reporter Shimizu (Support Role)
Reporter Shimizu
Support Role
0.0
1981 Akuryo-To
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Kindaichi Keisuke (Main Role)
Kindaichi Keisuke
Main Role
8.0
1980 The Beast to Die
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Sanada (Support Role)
Sanada
Support Role
6.7
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Non-rem no Mado 2024 Haru
Japanese Special, 2024, 1 eps
{PTA} (Support Role)
1
{PTA}
Support Role
7.2
2021 Koi wa Motto Deep ni - Unmei no Saikai Special
Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps
Hasuda Taro (Support Role)
1
Hasuda Taro
Support Role
7.4
2018 Boukyaku no Sachiko SP
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Matsuoka Junji (Support Role)
1
Matsuoka Junji
Support Role
7.2
2017 Fuji Family 2017
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Tokuzou (Support Role)
1
Tokuzou
Support Role
7.6
2016 Ofuku Shokan: Ju Go Nen Go no Hoshu
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Kameyama Ryuzo [Detective] (Support Role)
1
Kameyama Ryuzo [Detective]
Support Role
7.4
2013 Chicken Race
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Kamiya Tsukasa [Takeshi's father] (Support Role)
1
Kamiya Tsukasa [Takeshi's father]
Support Role
7.9
2012 Matsumoto Seicho Botsugo 20-nen Tokubetsu Kikaku Drama Special: Nami no To
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Yuki Tsuneo (Support Role)
1
Yuki Tsuneo
Support Role
0.0
2011 Kaibutsu-kun Kanzen Shinsaku Special
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
[King] (Support Role)
1
[King]
Support Role
7.3
2010 Joker: Yurusarezaru Sousakan SP
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Izutsu Masaaki (Support Role)
1
Izutsu Masaaki
Support Role
6.8
2009 Matsumoto Seicho Seitan 100-nen Tokubetsu Kikaku: Kuro no Honryu
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Hioki Keigo (Support Role)
1
Hioki Keigo
Support Role
8.0
2004 Keishicho San Kakari Yoshiki Takeshi Series: Shindai Tokkyu "Hayabusa" 1/60 Byo no Kabe
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Yoshiki Takeshi (Main Role)
1
Yoshiki Takeshi
Main Role
0.0
1998 Satsujin Sosa 5
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi (Main Role)
1
Takagi Seiichi
Main Role
0.0
1997 Satsujin Sosa 4
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi (Main Role)
1
Takagi Seiichi
Main Role
0.0
1996 Satsujin Sosa 3
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi (Main Role)
1
Takagi Seiichi
Main Role
0.0
1996 Shizuka naru don FOREVER
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Naruto Ryuji (Support Role)
1
Naruto Ryuji
Support Role
0.0
1995 Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 1995 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
{Maestro} Mizuhara Eiki (Main Role)
1
{Maestro} Mizuhara Eiki
Main Role
0.0
1995 Shizuka naru don RETURNS
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Naruto Ryuji (Support Role)
1
Naruto Ryuji
Support Role
0.0
1995 Satsujin Sosa 2
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi (Main Role)
1
Takagi Seiichi
Main Role
0.0
1992 Satsujin Sosa
Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi (Main Role)
1
Takagi Seiichi
Main Role
0.0
1983 Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi: Hissatsu no Shiraha
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
Shinkuro (Support Role)
1
Shinkuro
Support Role
0.0
1983 Matsumoto Seicho no Satsujin Ko Oku no Hosomichi
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
Nishimura Goro (Support Role)
1
Nishimura Goro
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2016 Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Guest)
330
Guest
6.0
2014 KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 417 eps
(Ep.387) (Guest)
417
(Ep.387)
Guest
8.7
2012 Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 137) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 137)
Guest
8.0
2010 Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 52) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 52)
Guest
8.4
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 820 eps
(Ep. 252) (Guest)
820
(Ep. 252)
Guest
10.0
2008 Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 219) (Guest)
541
(Ep. 219)
Guest
9.0
2007 Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
900
Guest
0.0
1996 King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20091031) (Guest)
1214
(20091031)
Guest
0.0
1994 Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S10E8) (Guest)
1
[Gochi] (S10E8)
Guest
0.0
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Shigekatsu Katsuta
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  • First Name: Shigekatsu
  • Family Name: Katsuta
  • Native name: 鹿賀丈史
  • Also Known as: かが たけし, 勝田薫且, かつた しげかつ, Katsuta Shigekatsu
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 12, 1950
  • Age: 74

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