Atsuo Nakamura
Biography
Atsuo Nakamura is a Japanese actor born on February 18, 1940, in Tokyo, Japan. He has appeared in over 50 films since 1964. Nakamura is also known for his work in television, including a starring role in the series Kogarashi Monjirō, which began broadcasting in 1972. He has hosted several television news programs. Nakamura is the brother of writer Katsuyuki Nakamura. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over five decades, with a total of 73 known credits.
Career overview
Atsuo Nakamura is a Japanese actor who has appeared in numerous films since 1964. He has a long and distinguished career in the entertainment industry. Nakamura has worked in various capacities, including acting and hosting television news programs.
As an actor, Nakamura has been involved in over 70 film and television projects. He gained fame for his starring role in the television series Kogarashi Monjirō, which began broadcasting in 1972. The series was a significant milestone in Nakamura's career, marking a turning point in his rise to prominence.
Nakamura's filmography includes titles such as Rígaru hai, Mare, and Jin. He has also been associated with the Haiyuza theatre troupe, where he began his career in 1962. Nakamura's extensive experience in the entertainment industry has earned him a reputation as a talented and versatile actor.
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Full Filmography
74 titles- Nichijo no Zekkei (2023)
- The Return (2019)
- Pandora: Eternal life (2014) as Ryusaku Oizumi
- Chokolietta (2014) as Old Man
- JUKAI: Mount Fuji Suicide Forest (2013)
- Taira no Kiyomori (2012)
- Legal High (2012) as Komikado Seizo
- Priceless (2012) as Oyashiki Iwao
- The Dangerous Slope (2012)
- Runway Beat (2011) as Masahito Mizorogi
- Onihei Gaiden: The Night Rabbit (2011)
- Veterinarian Dolittle (2010)
- Steel Frame (2010)
- Jin (2009)
- Wasted Land (2009) as Noritake Akitsu
- The Sun in Kurobe (2009) as Shiro Otagaki
- Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami (2009)
- CHANGE (2008) as Secretary General
- Fumiko no umi (2007) as Zenkichi
- Murder of the Inugami Clan (2006) as Furudate Bengoshi
- The Story of Dominating Countries (2005)
- The Passed Scene (2005) as Isogai
- The Goblin of Mt. Kurama (2001)
- Shinsengumi (2000)
- The Frame (2000) as Fumio Nagasaka
- Kagerō 4 (1998)
- Lost Paradise (1997)
- Legend of the Devil (1996) as Masamune Date
- Kumokiri Nizaemon (1995)
- The Great Night Escape: Midnight Run Main Store 3 (1995) as Zenkichi Isono
- 47 Ronin (1994)
- New Assistant Judge (1994)
- Lifetime Insecurity (1994) as Sho Shinoda
- Kogarashi Monjirō Returns (1993)
- Kogarashi Monjirō Returns (1993) Screenplay
- Tokugawa Ieyasu's Secret Treasure (1992) Director
- Tokugawa Ieyasu's Secret Treasure (1992) Screenplay
- Jirocho of Shimizu 3: Man Tears, the End of Ishimatsu (1992)
- 妻という名の他人 (1984)
- Jirocho of Shimizu 4: The Cold Wind of the North, the Revenge of the Righteous (1983)
- Lady Vengeance and the 47 Ronin (1983)
- The Tale of Saikaido (1983)
- The Challenge (1982) as Hideo Yoshida
- The Highest Honour (1982) as Minoru Tamiya
- 南十字星 (1982)
- Jirocho of Shimizu 2: Journey Through Winds and Clouds (1982)
- Jirocho of Shimizu 1: The Glorious Port of Shimizu (1981)
- Yuki-hime Onmitsu Dōchūki (1980)
- Inside the Storm of Love (1978)
- Love and Faith (1978) as Soji Yamagami
- The Days of No Return (1978)
- White-haired Demon (1978)
- Sugata Sanshiro (1977) as Gennosuke Higaki
- Flickering Flames (1977)
- Gambling Code and Feuds (1977) as Ginzô Katahara
- Seasonal Wind (1977)
- The River of the Stranger (1975)
- The Tattered Banner (1974)
- The Water Margin (1973) as Lin Chung
- Kogarashi Monjiro (1972) as Monjiro
- Kogarashi Monjiro (1972) Director
- A Narcotics Agent's Ballad (1972)
- The Fearless Avenger (1972)
- The Trail of Blood (1972)
- Haru no Sakamichi (1971) as Ishida Mitsunari
- The Ceremony (1971) as Tachibana Terumichi
- Detective Story: A Brother's Rule (1971)
- The Vampire Doll (1970) as Kazuhiko Sagawa
- The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan (1970)
- Kill! (1968) as Tetsutaro
- Song of Vengeance (1968) as 安川
- Three Sisters (1967) as Sakamoto Ryoma
- Kwaidan (1965) as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
- New Tengu from Mount Kurama (1965)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Atsuo Nakamura best known for?
Atsuo Nakamura is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Taira no Kiyomori (2012), Legal High (2012), Jin (2009), GeGeGe no Kitaro (2018).
When and where was Atsuo Nakamura born?
Atsuo Nakamura was born on February 18, 1940 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Atsuo Nakamura have?
Atsuo Nakamura has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2023.
What is Atsuo Nakamura's background in cinema and television?
Atsuo Nakamura is a Japanese actor born on February 18, 1940, in Tokyo, Japan. He has appeared in over 50 films since 1964. Nakamura is also known for his work in television, including a starring role in the series Kogarashi Monjirō, which began broadcasting in 1972. He has hosted several television news programs. Naka...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Legal High (2012) as Komikado Seizo — aged about 72
- Taira no Kiyomori (2012) — aged about 72
- Jin (2009) — aged about 69
- The Water Margin (1973) as Lin Chung — aged about 33
- Kwaidan (1965) as (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited) — aged about 25
- 47 Ronin (1994) — aged about 54
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