Masatoshi Nakamura
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 1, 1951 in Onagawa, Miyagi, Japan
- Active Years
- 1973–2026 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 80 credits in database
Biography
Masatoshi Nakamura is an actor born on February 1, 1951, in Onagawa, Miyagi, Japan. He joined the Bungakuza theater troupe in 1973. His television debut occurred in 1974 with the production Warera Seishun, and he made his film debut the same year with Fureai. In 1975, he won his first major award at the Elan d'or Awards. Known for his work in acting, Nakamura has a total of 75 known credits. He is also known by the Japanese characters 中村雅俊.
Career overview
Masatoshi Nakamura is a Japanese actor born on February 1, 1951, in Onagawa, Miyagi, Japan. He is known for his work in both television and film, with a total of seventy-five known credits.
Nakamura joined the Bungakuza theater troupe in 1973. The following year, in 1974, he made his television debut in the production titled Warera Seishun. In that same year, he made his film debut in Fureai. Early in his career, he achieved recognition for his work, winning his first major award at the Elan d'or Awards in 1975.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- 五十年目の俺たちの旅 (2026) as カースケ
- 五十年目の俺たちの旅 (2026) Director
- Rondo behind the Final Curtain (2025)
- Sunset Sunrise (2025) as Sekine Akio
- House of the Owl (2024) as Sou Takeuchi
- Touch (2024) as Kutaragi
- Kyoto as You've Never Seen It: A Tale of 1200 Years (2023)
- Omokage (2023)
- The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn (2022) as Takeshi Horai
- Galileo: Forbidden Sorcery (2022) as Kazuro Ukai
- Teinen Oyaji Kaizou Keikaku (2022) as Tetsuo Shoji
- The Scales of Justice (2021) as Makio Saeki
- Date My Daughter! (2021) as Oda Shunichiro
- 都会を出て暮らそうよ BEYOND TOKYO (2021) as MC
- 都会を出て暮らそうよ BEYOND TOKYO (2021) Creator
- AWAKE (2020) as Kiyota Eisaku
- Half Blue Sky (2018) as Senkichi Nireno
- Sakura Guardian in the North (2018) as Daikichi Okabe
- Kaze no Tōge: Ginkan no Fu (2015)
- Oedo Jikenjou Bimi de Sourou (2015)
- Tokyo Scarlet (2014) as Juzo Iwai
- Asaki Yumemishi (2013) as Kihee
- A Tale of Samurai Cooking (2013) as Narration
- The After-Dinner Mysteries (2013) as Takuya Todo (cabin manager)
- 漬けモノ学者・竹之内春彦 京都殺人100選 (2012)
- In the City of Dawn (2011) as Tatsuhiko Nakanishi
- Legal Eagle, First Class (2010) as Isami Ono
- Abacus and Sword (2010) as Nobuyuki Inoshiyama
- Love Scenario (2010) as Toshimasa Nakamura
- Dear My Love (2009) as Kohei Tachibana
- Rescue Wings (2008)
- The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor (2008)
- American Pastime (2007) as Kaz Nomura
- Hinokio: Inter Galactic Love (2005) as Kaoru Iwamoto
- 愛情イッポン！ (2004) as Natsuyagi Shouhei
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) as Guest
- 松本清張没後10年特別企画・たづたづし (2002)
- Surgeon Makoto Saeki's Homicide Chart (2001) as Makoto Saeki
- オヤジ探偵 (2001)
- Run Ichiro Run (2001) as Ichiro Ichikawa
- 棟居刑事シリーズ（中村雅俊版） (2001)
- New Flight by Night (1999)
- Taiyou ga Ippai (1998)
- Futari no Shiso Gemu (1996)
- The Great Night Escape: Midnight Run Main Store 3 (1995) as Masahiko Genji
- 恋のから騒ぎ (1994)
- Midnight Run Main Store 2 (1993) as Masahiko Genji
- Night Escape Agency (1992) as Masahiko Genji
- Bakayarô! 3: Weird Bunch (1990)
- こちら芝浦探侦社 (1989)
- Kiheitai (1989)
- Goryokaku (1988)
- This Story of Love (1987)
- Countryside Accountant's Government Reform (1987) as Genichiro Okugawa
- Father Avenger (1987)
- Byakkotai (1986) as Sakamoto Ryoma
- Waves of Spring (1985)
- Nezumi Kozō kaitō den (1984) as Jirokichi
- Kigeki kazoku dōmei (1983) as 山中晴男
- The Man from Shimizu (1982)
- Onna Taikoki (1981) as Toyotomi Hidenaga
- Himawari no Uta (1981)
- The Detective Journey (1980)
- Devil's Flute (1979) as Sakuzo
- Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka (1978)
- Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka (1978) Writer
- Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka (1978) Theme Song Performance
- Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977) as Ryōsuke "Watt" Shimada
- Botchan (1977) as Botchan
- Frozen River (1976) as Tachino Tsutomu
- Oretachi no toki (1976)
- Oretachi no Tabi (1975)
- Oretachi no Tabi (1975) Theme Song Performance
- Our Medal (1975) as Igarashi Takahisa
- Wings of Love (1975)
- Touch of Love (1974) as Hisashi Yamawaki
- That Man Bolt (1973) as Kumada
- 逆賊の幕臣 as Gonsai Asaka
- 俺たちの祭
- 刑事長
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Masatoshi Nakamura best known for?
Masatoshi Nakamura is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Apartment Wife: Secret Rendezvous (1972), Galileo: Forbidden Sorcery (2022), Half Blue Sky (2018), Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003).
When and where was Masatoshi Nakamura born?
Masatoshi Nakamura was born on February 1, 1951 in Onagawa, Miyagi, Japan.
How many credits does Masatoshi Nakamura have?
Masatoshi Nakamura has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2026.
What is Masatoshi Nakamura's background in cinema and television?
Masatoshi Nakamura is an actor born on February 1, 1951, in Onagawa, Miyagi, Japan. He joined the Bungakuza theater troupe in 1973. His television debut occurred in 1974 with the production Warera Seishun, and he made his film debut the same year with Fureai. In 1975, he won his first major award at the Elan d'or Award...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) as Guest — aged about 52
- Tora-san Plays Cupid (1977) as Ryōsuke "Watt" Shimada — aged about 26
- Half Blue Sky (2018) as Senkichi Nireno — aged about 67
- Galileo: Forbidden Sorcery (2022) as Kazuro Ukai — aged about 71
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