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My Take
Shingo Katori arrived as the youngest member of SMAP and grew in the least predictable direction of any of them. Born in Yokohama in 1977 and standing 182 cm, he is physically imposing, which is part of why his comedy lands: a very large man committing completely to something idiotic is funnier than a small one doing the same. Then he turns around and carries Kondo Isami in a year-long NHK historical drama without a wink. That range is unusual, and the fact that both registers suit him feels almost unfair. After SMAP ended he restarted with two bandmates as Atarashii Chizu, and kept painting seriously enough to hold a solo exhibition in Paris. He also holds a Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon for charitable giving.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shingo Katori
- Name (Japanese)
- 香取慎吾
- Born
- January 31, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- singer / actor / seiyū / comedian
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Shingo Katori born?
Born January 31, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Shingo Katori from?
Shingo Katori is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
What does Shingo Katori do?
Shingo Katori works as singer, actor, seiyū, comedian.
How tall is Shingo Katori?
Shingo Katori is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-07-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.