Takeshi Kaga

Quick Facts

Full Name	Takeshi Kaga
Occupation	Actor
Date Of Birth	Oct 12, 1950(1950-10-12)
Age	74
Birthplace	Kanazawa
Country	Japan
Birth City	Ishikawa Prefecture
Horoscope	Libra

Takeshi Kaga Biography

Takeshi Kaga is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on October 12, 1950 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

Takeshi Kaga (鹿賀 丈史 , Kaga Takeshi) , real name Shigekatsu Katsuta (勝田 薫且 , Katsuta Shigekatsu, born October 12, 1950) , 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.

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 (1973), and role of Tony in West Side Story (1974). In 1980 he left SHIKI to play the role of Sanada in the movie The Beast To Die. 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 Ryōri no Tetsujin, a cooking competition show (1993–1999). It became very popular, not only in Japan, but around the English-speaking world. Previously broadcast on the Food Network, then on the Fine Living Network in the United States and on SBS in Australia, under the name Iron Chef, the show is now being carried on the Cooking Channel in the United States, and in the UK in Iron Chef UK. The host of Iron Chef America, Mark Dacascos, is claimed on ICA to be Takeshi’s nephew, though the stated relationship is actually between the fictional characters played by the two men.

Takeshi Kaga Net Worth

Takeshi Kaga is one of the richest Actor from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Takeshi Kaga 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kaga was born on October 12, 1950 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Takeshi Kaga height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Takuto weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Takeshi Kaga Dating?

According to our records, Takeshi Kaga is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Takeshi Kaga’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Takuto Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Takeshi Kaga celebrates birthday on October 12 of every year.

What happened to the original Iron Chef host?

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.

Is Mark Dacascos related to Takeshi Kaga?

Beginning in January 2005, Dacascos has portrayed “the Chairman” on Food Network’s television series Iron Chef America. This role was previously played by Takeshi Kaga in the original Japanese Iron Chef, and Dacascos’ character is presented as Kaga’s nephew, though the actors are not related.

Who was the original chairman on Iron Chef Japan?

Behold the stern gaze of actor/singer Hiroshi Tamaki, the new chairman of the Iron Chef reboot premiering in Japan on October 26. The original chairmen, Takeshi Kaga — he of the fondness for bell peppers — is not returning to the show after being off the air for 13 years.

Who is Mark Dacascos wife?

Julie Condra

Who has the best Iron Chef record?

Iron Chef Michael Symon

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