Masataka Naruse
Biography
Masataka Naruse, whose stage name is written 成瀬正孝, is a Japanese male actor born on February 27, 1950, in Nagasaki, Japan. He is also known by the name Tadashi Naruse (成瀬正). As of the latest available data, Naruse has accumulated 139 credited performances across film and television, reflecting a long‑standing career in acting. His professional profile lists acting as his primary field of work. The information indicates his age as 76 years, based on his 1950 birthdate. Naruse’s contributions are documented in the database of The Movie Database, where his personal and career details are recorded.
Career overview
Masataka Naruse, born on February 27, 1950, in Nagasaki, Japan, is a Japanese actor whose career spans several decades. He is also known by the name Tadashi Naruse. Over the course of his professional life, Naruse has accumulated a substantial body of work, with a total of 139 credited appearances across film and television. His extensive experience reflects a consistent presence in the Japanese entertainment industry, where he has been recognized primarily for his acting contributions.
Throughout his career, Naruse has maintained a focus on performance, building a reputation as a reliable and versatile actor. The breadth of his credited roles demonstrates his ability to adapt to a wide range of characters and productions. While specific titles are not enumerated here, the volume of his work underscores a sustained engagement with both cinematic and televised projects. His ongoing activity in the field continues to add to the legacy of Japanese actors who have contributed significantly to the nation's cultural output.
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139 titles- Unification of Japan 76 (2026)
- Unification of Japan 73 (2026)
- Unification of Japan 74 (2026)
- Unification of Japan 75 (2026)
- Unification of Japan 72 (2026)
- CONNECT: Road to Conquest 11 (2025)
- CONNECT: Road to Conquest 10 (2025)
- Unification of Japan 70 (2025)
- Unification of Japan 68 (2025)
- Unification of Japan 67 (2025)
- Unification of Japan 62 (2024)
- Unification of Japan 61 (2024)
- Unification of Japan 65 (2024)
- Shitamachi Ninkyoden Hawk (2020)
- Japan Gangster War Chapter 5 (2020)
- Japan Gangster War Chapter 6 (2020)
- CONFLICT III (2018)
- YOKOHAMA BLACK 4 (2017)
- YOKOHAMA BLACK 3 (2017)
- Yokohama Black (2016)
- YOKOHAMA BLACK (2016) as President Kenzaki
- Dr. Hikojiro 2 (2016)
- CONFLICT II: Conclusion (2016)
- CONFLICT: Outbreak (2016)
- Civil Violence (2016)
- Civil Violence 2 (2016)
- YOKOHAMA BLACK 2 (2016)
- Dr. Hikojiro (2015)
- Flower of a Raging Soul (2014)
- Kumokiri Nizaemon (2013)
- Road to New Don 4 (2009)
- Road to New Don 3 (2008)
- True Account: The Chivalrous Dragon of Japan — Final Chapter (2007)
- The Successful Businessmen Handbook: Negotiation Tactics You Can Learn from the Yakuza (2007)
- Hakuryu: Reward for Shinogi 1st Chapter (2006)
- Yakuza Don 2 (2006)
- Yakuza Don 3 (2006)
- Yakuza Ladies: Burning Desire (2005)
- Yakuza Legend: Kill Them All (2005)
- Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio (2004)
- True Account: The Higashi-gumi Conflict — The Smile of Enma (2004)
- Big Time Gambling Boss (2004)
- Madness in Bloom (2002)
- Disgusting guy. Bitch! (2001)
- Jitsuroku Yozakura Ginji 2 (2001)
- Otoko Michi (2000)
- Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 4 (2000)
- Road to the Don 10 (2000)
- 必殺! 三味線屋・勇次 (1999) as Rock Goro Matsudaira
- The Accomplice (1999) as Hiroshi Kaji
- Shin Mahjong Demon 2: Mahjong Lawless Zone (1999) as Chairman of Kuronuma Group
- Shura ga Yuku 10 (1999)
- Zeni studies Naniwa back financial road (1999)
- Heisei Zankeiden: Blood Blade Dos Barks! (1998)
- Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface (1997)
- The Territory of Beasts (1997)
- Steel & Lead (1997) as 矢能
- The Last Loyalty Offering (1995)
- Jingi 4 (1995)
- Crow (1995)
- Be-Bop High School (1994)
- Leave it to MOKO (1994)
- 用心坊 極道狩り (1994)
- Emperor of Upheaval (1993)
- Ojosama Gokudo Team Leader (1991)
- Yakuza Ladies Revisited (1991)
- Yakuza Warfare (1991)
- Carlos (1991)
- Heaven and Earth (1990) as Ōkuma Tomohide
- 1750 Days of Turbulence (1990)
- The Edo Murders: Sasachi's First Case (1990)
- Shogun's Shadow (1989) as Domon Genzaburo
- Sensei (1989) as teacher Makino
- Music Box (1989)
- The Shootist (1989)
- Tokyo Bordello (1987) as Kiku's Fiance
- Yakuza Ladies (1986)
- Cabaret (1986)
- Gray Sunset (1985)
- Oar (1985) as Matsuzaki
- The Second Is a Christian (1985) as Numakawa, member of the Kuroiwakai
- Break Town Story (1985)
- Fireflies in the North (1984)
- Tattoo (1984) as Sawamura
- Oshin (1983) as Kamejiro
- Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) as Retainer A (as Tadashi Naruse)
- A Madcap Corporation (1983) as Tobari
- Lovers Lost (1982)
- The Dropout (1982) as Sunakawa
- Samurai Reincarnation (1981) as Koga Genjuro
- Kamikaze, the Adventurer (1981)
- The Fall of Teenager (1979)
- Heaven Sent (1979)
- Message from Space (1978) as Hikiroku
- The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village (1978) as Masahiko Sugiyama
- Special Crime Investigation Front (1977) as Kawaguchi
- Schoolgirls Trio: Sexual Feelings Test (1977)
- Hokuriku Proxy War (1977)
- Nuns That Bite (1977)
- Japan's Don (1977)
- Doberman Cop (1977)
- Japanese Humanity and Justice (1977)
- Hell's Angels: Crimson Roar (1977) as Kurosu
- Yakuza Graveyard (1976) as Machinaga
- New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss (1976)
- Violent Panic: The Big Crash (1976) as Young Police Officer
- Operation Plazma in Osaka (1976)
- The Great Okinawa Yakuza War (1976)
- Virgin Breaker Yuki II: Western Licensed District (1976) as Uehara
- Zecchô no onna (1976) as Yajima
- Kawachi Rascal Is Spurred On (1976) as Lawyer Kito
- New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss (1975)
- Company Buggers (1975)
- The Viper Brothers and the Young General (1975)
- Scoundrel Boss (1975) as Hiroshi
- Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode (1974) as Masaru Maruyama
- Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics (1974) as Tamotsu Matoba
- New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1 (1974)
- Girl Boss: Diamond Showdown (1974) as Hazime
- The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers (1974)
- The Tattooed Hitman (1974)
- Code of Wolves (1974)
- The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges (1974)
- Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game (1974)
- The Karate 2 (1974) as Goro Kurokawa
- The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers (1974)
- Sex and Fury (1973) as Shunosuke
- Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War (1973)
- Terrifying Girls' High School: Animal Classmates (1973)
- Dangerous Trade in Kobe (1973) as Yoshio Ike
- Yakuza of the Present (1973)
- Girl Boss Revenge: Sukeban (1973) as Shûji
- Girl Boss Guerilla (1972)
- The Erotomaniac Daimyo (1972)
- Turtle Geisha (1972)
- Terrifying Girls' High School: Women's Violent Classroom (1972)
- The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang (1972)
- A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers (1971)
- Hakuryu
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What movies or TV shows is Masataka Naruse best known for?
Masataka Naruse is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unification of Japan 76 (2026), Unification of Japan 73 (2026), Unification of Japan 74 (2026), Unification of Japan 75 (2026).
When and where was Masataka Naruse born?
Masataka Naruse was born on February 27, 1950 in Nagasaki, Japan.
How many credits does Masataka Naruse have?
Masataka Naruse has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is Masataka Naruse's background in cinema and television?
Masataka Naruse, whose stage name is written 成瀬正孝, is a Japanese male actor born on February 27, 1950, in Nagasaki, Japan. He is also known by the name Tadashi Naruse (成瀬正). As of the latest available data, Naruse has accumulated 139 credited performances across film and television, reflecting a long‑standing career in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Kumokiri Nizaemon (2013) — aged about 63
- Oshin (1983) as Kamejiro — aged about 33
- Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode (1974) as Masaru Maruyama — aged about 24
- Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics (1974) as Tamotsu Matoba — aged about 24
- Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War (1973) — aged about 23
- Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game (1974) — aged about 24
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