Harold Sakata (1920–1982) |
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The most famous henchman of the entire James Bond series of spy thrillers, Harold Sakata will forever be remembered as the villainous "Odd Job" in the ultimate Bond film, Goldfinger (1964), with his lethal martial arts and steel-brimmed bowler hat. He was born Toshiyuki Sakata in Hawaii, of Japanese descent. From a young age he was a proficient ...
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Born:in Holualoa, Hawaii, USADied:(age 62) in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
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Actor (32 credits)
Actor (32 credits)
1981
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
(TV Series)
Ku Long
Ku Long
- The Roller Disco Karate Kaper
(1981)
... Ku Long
1979
Highcliffe Manor
(TV Series)
Cheng
Cheng
- Stark Terror
(1979)
... Cheng
- Sex & Violence
(1979)
... Cheng
- The Blacke Death
(1979)
... Cheng
1976
The Blue Knight
(TV Series)
Car smasher
Car smasher
- Everybody Needs a Little Attention
(1976)
... Car smasher
1972
Hawaii Five-O
(TV Series)
Shibata Hood
Shibata Hood
- I'm a Family Crook - Don't Shoot!
(1972)
... Shibata Hood
1971-1972
Sarge
(TV Series)
Takichi / Kenji Takichi / Kenji
Takichi / Kenji Takichi / Kenji
- Napoleon Never Wanted to Be a Cop
(1972)
... Takichi
- A Company of Victims
(1971)
... Takichi
- Quicksilver
(1971)
... Takichi
- The Silent Target
(1971)
... Takichi
- John Michael O'Flaherty Presents the Eleven O'Clock War
(1971)
... Takichi
1966
Un garçon, une fille. Le dix-septième ciel
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (4 credits)
Self (4 credits)
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Archive footage (37 credits)
Archive footage (37 credits)
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TV commercial for Vicks Formula 44 (1964)Alternate Names:
Harold 'Odd Job' Sakata | Harold 'Oddjob' Sakata | Harold Odd Job Sakata | Tosh Togo | Harold Sakata {Tosh Togo}Height:
5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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As a professional wrestler. he was one of the great heels in the ring. On screen he is best remembered for playing "Oddjob" in "Goldfinger" (1964) which is regarded as one of the great villains of the movies. Out of the ring, or off camera, he is remembered as being charming and friendly. See more »Trademark:
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