Haruo Nakajima
Acting Born Jan 1, 1929 Died Aug 7, 2017 Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan 109 credits
Biography
Haruo Nakajima works in acting. Born January 1, 1929 in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Died August 7, 2017. Archytele tracks 109 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Kenji Sahara
8 shared titles
Akihiko Hirata
7 shared titles
Yoshio Tsuchiya
7 shared titles
Takashi Shimura
5 shared titles
Shōichi Hirose
5 shared titles
Sachio Sakai
5 shared titles
Yoshibumi Tajima
4 shared titles
Ren Yamamoto
4 shared titles
Wataru Ōmae
4 shared titles
Akira Kubo
4 shared titles
Career timeline
Godzilla: King of the Monsters · In Memory OfThe Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
Mifune: The Last Samurai
Men in Suits
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
The Spirit of Godzilla
Godzilla, King of the Monsters
Faces of Horror
Godzilla 1985
GodzillaBloodthirsty Hawk
Godzilla vs. MegalonSubmersion of Japan
Godzilla vs. GiganGodzilla vs. Gigan · Stunts
Godzilla vs. HedorahFirst-Decade President vs. Second-Decade Staff
Space AmoebaSpace Amoeba · StuntsSpace Amoeba · Stunt DoubleIt's a Man's Way of Life
All Monsters AttackAll Monsters Attack · StuntsLatitude ZeroBlack Comedy - Ah, Fool
Destroy All MonstersDestroy All Monsters · Stunt CoordinatorAdmiral Yamamoto
UltrasevenSon of GodzillaKing Kong EscapesKing Kong Escapes · StuntsDo Your Best! Godzilla
UltramanUltramanUltramanUltramanUltra Q
Invasion of Astro-MonsterInvasion of Astro-Monster · Stunt CoordinatorFrankenstein Conquers the WorldThe Retreat from KiskaIronfinger
Mothra vs. GodzillaMothra vs. Godzilla · StuntsGhidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterYearningDogora
King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong vs. Godzilla · StuntsMatangoAtragonJapan's No. 1 Playboy
King Kong vs. GodzillaGorathVaran the Unbelievable
MothraDaredevil in the CastleBlueprint of Murder
The Human VaporThe Storm of the PacificThe Last Gunfight
Saga of the VagabondsGigantis, the Fire MonsterSubmarine I-57 Will Not Surrender
The Hidden FortressThe H-ManVaranVaran · StuntsAdults Cannot Understand - Record of Youth
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable SnowmanThe MysteriansThe Mysterians · StuntsRodan! The Flying MonsterRodan! The Flying Monster · Stunts
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!RodanRodan · StuntsSamurai III: Duel at Ganryu IslandRebels on the High Sea
Godzilla Raids AgainI Live in FearBeast Man Snow Man
Seven SamuraiSeven Samurai · StuntsGodzillaInvisible ManInvisible Man · Stunt Double
The Eagle of the PacificThe Eagle of the Pacific · StuntsMr. Pu
Full Filmography
109 titles- Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) In Memory Of
- The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga (2019) as Self - Suit Actor
- Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016) as Self - Actor
- Men in Suits (2012) as Self
- Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008) as Himself
- The Spirit of Godzilla (2004)
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1998)
- Faces of Horror (1989) as Gezora - Kameba (archive)
- Godzilla 1985 (1985) as Original Godzilla (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Godzilla (1977) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- Bloodthirsty Hawk (1977) as Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
- Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) as Godzilla (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Submersion of Japan (1973) as Prime Minister's Chauffeur
- Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) as Godzilla / JSDF Officer / Background Comic Editor
- Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) Stunts
- Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) as Godzilla
- First-Decade President vs. Second-Decade Staff (1971)
- Space Amoeba (1970) as Gezora / Ganimes / Taro Kudo (water scene stunt double)
- Space Amoeba (1970) Stunts
- Space Amoeba (1970) Stunt Double
- It's a Man's Way of Life (1970)
- All Monsters Attack (1969) as Godzilla
- All Monsters Attack (1969) Stunts
- Latitude Zero (1969) as Griffon / Giant Rat / Bat Man
- Black Comedy - Ah, Fool (1969)
- Destroy All Monsters (1968) as Godzilla / Military Advisor
- Destroy All Monsters (1968) Stunt Coordinator
- Admiral Yamamoto (1968) as Staff of Flying Dragon / Staff of Rabaul
- Ultraseven (1967) as U-Tom (Suit Actor)
- Son of Godzilla (1967) as Godzilla (water scenes)
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as King Kong
- King Kong Escapes (1967) Stunts
- Do Your Best! Godzilla (1967) as Godzilla (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Do Your Best! Godzilla (1967) Stunt Coordinator
- Ultraman (1966) as Neronga
- Ultraman (1966) as Gabora
- Ultraman (1966) as Jirass
- Ultraman (1966) as Keylla
- Ultra Q (1966) as Gomess (Suit Actor)
- Ultra Q (1966) as Prefectural Police Captain
- Ultra Q (1966) as Pagos (Suit Actor)
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Godzilla / Infant Islander
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) Stunts
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) Stunt Coordinator
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Gaira
- What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) as Wong Henchman
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as Godzilla
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) Stunt Coordinator
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Baragon / JSDF Soldier
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965)
- Ironfinger (1965) as Detective (uncredited)
- The School of Flesh (1965)
- Key of Keys (1965) as Gegen's Henchman
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) as Godzilla
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) Stunts
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as Godzilla
- Yearning (1964) as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
- Dogora (1964) as Coal plant witness
- Legend of the Irresponsible Hero (1964)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) Stunts
- Matango (1963) as Matango
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Empire man / Self Defense Forces exec
- Japan's No. 1 Playboy (1963)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as Godzilla
- Gorath (1962) as Maguma
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Varan
- Mothra (1961) as Mothra
- Daredevil in the Castle (1961)
- Blueprint of Murder (1961)
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Transitional Vapor Man (uncredited)
- The Storm of the Pacific (1960)
- The Last Gunfight (1960) as Henchman (uncredited)
- Saga of the Vagabonds (1959)
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Gigantis (uncredited)
- Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959)
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
- The H-Man (1958) as Second Dissolved Sailor (uncredited)
- Varan (1958) as Varan
- Varan (1958) Stunts
- Adults Cannot Understand - Record of Youth (1958)
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957)
- The Mysterians (1957) as Giant Robot
- The Mysterians (1957) Stunts
- Rodan! The Flying Monster (1957) as Rodan / Meganulon (uncredited)
- Rodan! The Flying Monster (1957) Stunts
- The Luckiest Dai (1957) as Driver
- The Chieko Story (1957)
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- A Man in the Storm (1957)
- Tokyo 1960 (1957) as Godzilla
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- Rodan (1956) as Rodan / Meganulon
- Rodan (1956) Stunts
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- Rebels on the High Sea (1956)
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Godzilla
- I Live in Fear (1955) as Foundry employee (uncredited)
- Beast Man Snow Man (1955) as Mountain searcher
- Seven Samurai (1954) as Bandit
- Seven Samurai (1954) Stunts
- Godzilla (1954) as Godzilla / News Reporter / Substation Worker
- Invisible Man (1954) as Haruo Akita / Invisible Man Akita / Takamitsu Nanjô (stunt double)
- Invisible Man (1954) Stunt Double
- Farewell Rabaul (1954) as Soldier (uncredited)
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) as Zero Fighter in Flames (uncredited)
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) Stunts
- Mr. Pu (1953)
- Sword for Hire (1952)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Haruo Nakajima best known for?
Haruo Nakajima is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), Godzilla 1985 (1985), Godzilla (1977), Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973).
When and where was Haruo Nakajima born?
Haruo Nakajima was born on January 1, 1929 in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on August 7, 2017.
How many credits does Haruo Nakajima have?
Haruo Nakajima has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2019.
What is Haruo Nakajima's background in cinema and television?
Haruo Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 春雄, Hepburn: Nakajima Haruo; January 1, 1929 – August 7, 2017) was a Japanese actor and stuntman. A pioneer of suit acting, he is best known for playing Godzilla in 12 consecutive films, starting from the original Godzilla until Godzilla vs. Gigan. Nakajima also played various other kaiju i...
Haruo Nakajima by the numbers
109credits
101films
8TV series
1952–2019active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Godzilla (uncredited) — aged about 28
- Admiral Yamamoto (1968) as Staff of Flying Dragon / Staff of Rabaul — aged about 39
- Farewell Rabaul (1954) as Soldier (uncredited) — aged about 25
- Ultraman (1966) as Neronga — aged about 37
- Ultraman (1966) as Gabora — aged about 37
- Ultraman (1966) as Jirass — aged about 37
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