James Bond Actor - Harold Sakata
About
| Life | July 1st, 1920 - July 29th 1982 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Holualoa, Hawaii |
| Place of Death | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Gender | Male |
Summary
Harold Sakata was an actor and weightlifter most famous for his stunning performance as Oddjob in the James Bond film Goldfinger (1964).
Biography
Harold Sakata was born in Hawaii as Toshiyuki Sakata but later changed his name to Harold when he moved to a more central part of America. He became a weightlifter and at the age of 28 won a silver medal in the US Olympics Light Heavyweight event, lifting an astounding 380 pounds. His weightlifting background led him into professional wrestling where he became a champion in several competitions under the name Tosh Togo. Prior to the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger, Harold had absolutely no acting experience. But his strong build and muscular appearance won him the non speaking role of Oddjob, Goldfinger's personal bodyguard. After this legendary performance, Harold starred in many other films, sometimes playing characters similar to Oddjob.
Roles in James Bond Movies
- Goldfinger (1964) as Oddjob
Trivia
- Sometimes credited as Harold Odd Job Sakata and Tosh Togo
- During the shooting of Goldfinger, Harold weighed 284 pounds
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