Kōji Nakamoto
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 5, 1941
- Died
- October 19, 2022
- Active Years
- 1967–2018 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Kōji Nakamoto (仲本工事, Nakamoto Kōji).
Real Name: Kōki Nakamoto (仲本 興喜).
Birth Date: July 5, 1941.
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan (Source 2) / Shibuya, Tokyo (Source 5).
Death Date: October 19, 2022.
Death Place: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture (Source 5).
Age at death: 81 years old.
Nationality/Profession: Japanese comedian and actor.
Affiliations: Member of the band/comedy troupe The Drifters (ザ・ドリフターズ).
Education: Graduated from Gakushuin University.
Acting Credits/Known For: Dorifutazu desu yo! Totte totte torimakure (1968), Dorifutazu desu yo! Zenshin zenshin matazenshin (1967), and Dorifutazu desu yo! Zenin totsugeki (1969). Occasional appearances in dramas and films.
Spouses: Junka, Junka, Mie Nakamoto and Noriko Nakamoto (Source 2).
Kōji Nakamoto, also known as Kōki Nakamoto, was a Japanese comedian and actor. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Tokyo, Japan, and died on October 19, 2022, at the age of 81. Nakamoto was a member of the comedy troupe and band The Drifters. He graduated from Gakushuin University. His acting work included occasional appearances in films and dramas, and he was known for Dorifutazu desu yo! Totte totte tor
Career overview
Kōji Nakamoto was a Japanese comedian and actor born on July 5, 1941. He was a member of the comedy group and band known as The Drifters. Throughout his career, he accumulated 38 known credits in the entertainment industry. He graduated from Gakushuin University and occasionally appeared in various films and television dramas. His filmography includes titles such as Dorifutazu desu yo! Zenshin zenshin matazenshin, released in 1967, Dorifutazu desu yo! Totte totte torimakure, released in 1968, and Dorifutazu desu yo! Zenin totsugeki, released in 1969.
Nakamoto, whose real name was Kōki Nakamoto, was also known by the stage name 仲本工事. His professional life included participation in the television program Hachiji Da Yo! Zenin Shugo as part of his work with The Drifters. He passed away on October 19, 2022, at the age of 81.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Asako I & II (2018) as Hirakawa
- Nirai No Oka: A Song of Gondola (2010)
- Nama Tamago (2002)
- Farewell, Mr. Premier (1997)
- Bugs (1997) as Yamazaki
- Pineapple Tours (1992) as Taru
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990)
- Yawara! (1989)
- The Men Who Made Ultraman (1989)
- Father Avenger (1987)
- Drifter's Christmas Presents (1982)
- 初笑い！ザ・ドリフターズ全員集合！！ (1981)
- ドリフ大爆笑 (1977)
- Justice! Allies! Everybody Gather!! (1975)
- They're The Drifters' suckers!! Arrest them!! (1975)
- It's a Psychic, Everybody Gather!! (1974)
- The Drifters, Where's Paradise?! (1974)
- For Just A Little Bit, Everybody Gather!! (1973)
- It's a Big Event, Everybody Gather!! (1973)
- It's a festival! It's a ghost festival! Everybody Gather!! (1972)
- Maiko Girls, Everybody Gather!! (1972)
- It's the Tsun-Tsun style, Everybody Gather!! (1971)
- It's Springtime, It's Drifters Time, Everybody Gather!! (1971)
- Fun on the Run (1970) as Kosuke
- Zundoko Zundoko, Everybody Gather!! (1970)
- Madcap Mixup (1969) as Kosuke
- Our Miyo-chan (1969) as Kosaku
- It's The Drifters! All Star Attack (1969)
- It's the Drifters! Training, Training, and More Training! (1969)
- Mexican Free-for-All (1968) as Police Officer B
- It's The Drifters! Steal, steal, steal as much as you can! (1968)
- It's The Drifters! Adventure, Adventure, More Adventure! (1968)
- We Can Do It If We Try, Everybody Gather!! (1968)
- Dreams Come True at Night (1967) as Glasses
- Everybody, Let's Go! (1967) as Kosuke Nakamoto
- Last Days of the Tokugawa Regime: Tenamonya Confusion (1967)
- Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya (1967)
- It's The Drifters! Forward, forward, and forward again! (1967)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kōji Nakamoto best known for?
Kōji Nakamoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Asako I & II (2018), Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990).
When and where was Kōji Nakamoto born?
Kōji Nakamoto was born on July 5, 1941. They passed away on October 19, 2022.
How many credits does Kōji Nakamoto have?
Kōji Nakamoto has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2018.
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Subject: Kōji Nakamoto (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Kōji Nakamoto (仲本工事, Nakamoto Kōji). Re...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) — aged about 48
- Asako I & II (2018) as Hirakawa — aged about 76
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