Person
Kazuhiko Kato
Actor · Director · Writer· Kyoto, Japan
Kazuhiko Kato, pen named Monkey Punch, was a Japanese manga artist whose enduring legacy is tied to the iconic Lupin III series. Born on May 26, 1937, and passing away on April 11, 2019, Kato crafted a world of swashbuckling adventure and witty subversion that captivated readers and inspired a legion of imitators. His creation, Lupin III, a suave thief with a penchant for grand heists and a flair for the dramatic, remains a staple of Japanese popular culture, embodying the spirit of rebellion and the allure of the outlaw.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
6 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lupin the 3rd | Plane Passenger | Film |
| 1998 | April Story | Kato | Film |
| 1996 | Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive | Director | Film |
| 1991 | Monkey Punch's Alice | Writer | Film |
| 1990 | Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers | Writer | Film |
| 1968 | Three Resurrected Drunkards | Onoppo 'The big one' | Film |
Community Curation
This page is community-maintained. Know something we don't?
← All person · Wikidata Q1078217