Takao Saitô was born on November 3, 1936 in Wakayama, Japan. He was a writer and actor, known for Golgo 13 (1973), Kage gari (1972) and Golgo 13. He died on September 24, 2021 in Japan.
Created the classic manga/anime/video game character Golgo 13 in 1968,
and has done every Golgo 13 comic book since. The cartoon assassin's
trademarks are long sideburns and an M-16 rifle.