Haruya Katô was an American actor who is best known for King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), The Mysterians (1957), and King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963). He was born on June 22, 1928, in Tokyo, Japan, and passed away in 2015.
Personal and Family Life
Haruya Katô was born and raised in Tokyo. Details about his family life are not widely documented. However, he dedicated much of his professional career to acting in films and television.
Career
Katô gained acclaim for his roles in various science fiction and fantasy films. He became notably recognized in the Japanese film industry thanks to his work in popular monster movies, particularly with Toho Studios.
Death and Legacy
Haruya Katô died in 2015, but specific details about his death are not disclosed. His contributions to the film industry, especially in the kaiju genre, continued to influence filmmakers and audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| キングコング対ゴジラ | 1962-08-11 | Obayashi’s assistant |
| 転校生 | 1982-04-17 | H.S. Principal |
| 地球防衛軍 | 1957-12-28 | Doomed Villager |
| 三大怪獣 地球最大の決戦 | 1964-12-20 | Journalist (uncredited) |
| モスラ | 1961-07-30 | Ship Survivor |
| 美女と液体人間 | 1958-06-24 | Mattchan – Fisherman |
| フランケンシュタイン対地底怪獣 | 1965-08-08 | TTV Director |
| 宇宙大怪獣ドゴラ | 1964-08-11 | Sabu, small henchman |
| 激動の昭和史 沖縄決戦 | 1971-08-14 | |
| 暗黒街の顔役 | 1959-01-15 | |
| 国定忠治 | 1960-03-28 | |
| 雪夫人絵図 | 1950-10-21 | Seitaro |
| 野獣死すべし | 1959-06-09 | |
| こだまは呼んでいる | 1959-01-22 | Hiker A |
| 紅の海 | 1961-08-13 | |
| クレージーの無責任清水港 | 1966-01-03 | Kameyoshi |
| 貸間あり | 1959-06-02 | Koichiro Takayama |
| 地の涯に生きるもの | 1960-10-16 | |
| 結婚のすべて | 1958-05-26 | Hideo Owaki |
| 独立愚連隊西へ | 1960-10-30 | |
| 青色革命 | 1953-06-10 | |
| 続・社長三代記 | 1958-03-18 | |
| 「赤坂の姉妹」より 夜の肌 | 1960-11-20 | |
| 日本一の裏切り男 | 1968-11-02 | |
| ブラック・コメディ ああ!馬鹿 | 1969-06-14 | |
| 社長三代記 | 1958-01-03 | |
| 裸の町 | 1957-07-23 | |
| サザエさんの新婚家庭 | 1959-08-23 | |
| 金なら返せん！ | 1994-12-08 | |
| 愛のうず潮 | 1962-05-22 | |
| 喜劇 駅前飯店 | 1962-12-23 | |
| 母三人 | 1958-02-18 | Sakata |
| 早乙女家の娘たち | 1962-09-08 | |
| 風流温泉 番頭日記 | 1962-12-16 | |
| ウルトラQ | 1966-01-02 | Souma reporter |