is a Japanese theatre and film character actor.
Furata has a broad range that goes from playing serious salary men, to bushi in period drama roles, and even women.
He works with the theatrical called Otona Keikaku and often with the troupe Gekidan Shinkansen. Furuta also stars in the 2007 horror film Apartment 1303.
He is married to the television talent Yayoi Nishihata.