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Shingo Katori

Jan 31, 1977 (48 years old) in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Shingo Katori (香取 慎吾) is a Japanese actor, singer, television host, radio personality. He was the youngest member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy band in Asia. Following the group's disbandment at the end of 2016, Katori pursued his solo career. He left his agency, Johnny & Associates in 2017, together with two other SMAP members, Goro Inagaki and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and entered CULEN, a Japanese talent agency. On 22 September 2017, they launched a new project, "atarashiichizu" ("新しい地図", meaning "New Map") as their common fan site, supported by various Japanese leading creators. Since then, Katori has been extending his activities also into artistic fields.

Known For

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SMAP×SMAP
Host
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Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
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Bayside Shakedown the Final: The New Hope
Tomonori Kuze
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KochiKame - The Movie: Save the Kachidoki Bridge!
Kankichi Ryotsu
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Suite Dreams
Kenji Tadano
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Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special
Ichirou Tadano
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Zatoichi: The Last
Ichi
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Galileo
Shoichi Tagami
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Friends: Naki on Monster Island
Naki (voice)
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Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha
Riiya

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