Katsuhisa Namase (ηη¬ εδΉ , Namase Katsuhisa?, born 13 October 1960 in Nishinomiya) is a Japanese actor, known primary for his roles in Japanese television dramas. His roles are often positions of authority, such as managers, principals, or police officers, but many of these characters also share a certain kookiness and incompetence. Several of these characters wear wigs for comic effect.