Masahiro Nakai
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 18, 1972 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Active Years
- 1990–2024 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Masahiro Nakai is a Japanese actor, television host, news presenter, radio personality, and former singer born on August 18, 1972, in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Known for his work in acting, he has forty-three known credits on the Movie Database and was the leader of the now defunct boy band SMAP, which was the best-selling boy band in Asia. His film and television work includes appearances in productions such as Shoot in 1994, Mohou-han in 2002, and I Want to Be A Shellfish in 2008, as well as Ataru and Otôto.
Career overview
Masahiro Nakai is a Japanese actor, television host, news presenter, radio personality, and former singer born on August 18, 1972, in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He is recognized for his work in television and film, holding forty-three known credits in acting on the Movie Database. Among his notable film and television projects are I Want to Be A Shellfish, which is also referenced under the title Watashi wa kai ni naritai, as well as Mohou-han, Shoot, Ataru, and Otôto.
In addition to his acting career, Nakai was the leader of the now defunct boy band SMAP, which achieved recognition as the best-selling boy band in Asia. Throughout his career, he has worked across multiple entertainment mediums, including television, film, and radio.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- The MC3 (2024)
- Dareka to Nakai (2023)
- WBC 2023 The Final (2023) as Host
- Masahiro Nakai's Just Talking Darke (2021)
- Nakai Daisuke to Honda Tsubasa to Tonayona Rabuko-san (2020)
- Masahiro Nakai's News Meeting (2019)
- Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill (2013) as Ataru
- ATARU (2012) as Inoguchi Ataru / Chokozai
- Gift of SMAP (2012)
- About Her Brother (2010) as Hotel Employee
- SMAPに内緒でドラマ作っちゃいましたSP ~毒トマト殺人事件 (2010)
- Konkatsu! (2009) as Kuniyuki Amemiya
- I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008) as Toyomatsu Shimizu
- Baby SMAP (2007)
- Vessel of Sand (2004) as Eiryo Waga
- Nakai Masahiro no Black Variety (2004)
- Smap! Tour! 2002! (2003)
- Copycat Killer (2002) as Koichi Amikawa
- Love and Life in the White (2001) as 直江庸介
- 中居正広の金曜日のスマイルたちへ (2001)
- The World's Astonishing News! (2001) as MC
- Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special (2001) as Youji Sagara
- Legendary Teacher (2000) as Daisuke Kazami（風間 大輔）
- The Way of Osaka Financing 5 (2000)
- Good News (1999)
- Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP (1999) as Masahiro Nakai
- Brothers (1998) as Fujiwara Shinjin (Jin)
- Let's Go to School! (1997)
- A Forever Love (1997) as Toru Natsume
- Because I Am Me (1997)
- SMAP×SMAP (1996) as Host
- Utaban (1996) as Host
- ナニワ金融道 (1996) as 灰原 達之
- The Way of Osaka Financing 1 (1996)
- Into a Bright Moment (1995) as Higuchi Shinichi
- Masters Of Taste (1995) as Ihashi Satoru
- SEXY SIX SHOW (1994)
- Shoot! (1994) as Toshi Tanaka
- Private Lessons II (1993) as Koji
- SMAP VIDEO Hajimete no natsu (1993) as Tetsuo Baba
- Ai yo, Nemuranaide (1993)
- 1992.1 SMAP 1st LIVE "Come on New Year !!" Concert (1992)
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Masahiro Nakai best known for?
Masahiro Nakai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lovesick (2026), Exposed (2011), Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special (2001), The Beast in Heat (1977).
When and where was Masahiro Nakai born?
Masahiro Nakai was born on August 18, 1972 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Masahiro Nakai have?
Masahiro Nakai has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2024.
What is Masahiro Nakai's background in cinema and television?
Masahiro Nakai is a Japanese actor, television host, news presenter, radio personality, and former singer born on August 18, 1972, in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Known for his work in acting, he has forty-three known credits on the Movie Database and was the leader of the now defunct boy band SMAP, which was ...
Masahiro Nakai by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) — aged about 17
- Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special (2001) as Youji Sagara — aged about 28
- Utaban (1996) as Host — aged about 23
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