Noboru Nakaya
Biography
Noboru Nakaya was a Japanese actor. He was born on May 4, 1929, in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Nakaya was known for his acting career, with 87 known credits. He was also known by the stage name 仲. Nakaya passed away on November 16, 2006, at the age of 77. Internationally, he is best known for his role as a ghost samurai in the 1964 film Kwaidan. He also appeared in Hitokiri, released in 1969, and Lady Snowblood, released in 1973.
Career overview
Noboru Nakaya was a Japanese actor known for his work in the film industry. He was born on May 4, 1929, in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Nakaya's acting credits span across numerous films and television shows, with a total of 87 known credits.
Nakaya gained international recognition for his role as a ghost samurai in the 1964 film Kwaidan. He also appeared in other notable films, including Hitokiri, released in 1969, and Lady Snowblood, released in 1973. These roles demonstrate Nakaya's versatility as an actor and his ability to take on a range of characters.
Throughout his career, Nakaya established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in Japan. His work in the film industry has had a lasting impact, with many of his performances continuing to be recognized and appreciated today.
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Full Filmography
85 titles- Tracing Jake (2004)
- School Ghost Story: Spring Haunting Special (1999)
- Woman in Witness Protection (1997)
- The Abe Clan (1995) as Hosokawa Tadatoshi
- 天国に一番近い病院 (1993) as 病院理事長
- The Hit-and-Run Family (1992)
- I Won't Love Anyone Anymore (1991) as Togawa Keisuke
- My Soul Is Slashed (1991) as Keisuke Takashima
- Kazu no Fūkei (1991)
- Tales of the Bizarre (1990)
- The Shootist (1989)
- Dakishimetai! (1988)
- Time of the Apes (1987)
- Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 6 (1987)
- Desperate Pursuit (1986) as Lawyer Yamamoto
- Megabeast Investigator Juspion (1985) as Edin
- Love Letter (1985) as Vice Director
- Caribe: Symphony of Love (1985) as Hitoshi
- W's Tragedy (1984) as Ryozo Dohara
- Nezumi Kozō kaitō den (1984)
- Umi ni kakeru Niji: Yamamoto Isoroku to Nippon Kaigun (1983)
- The Yoshida School (1983) as Nobusuke Kishi
- Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 3 (1983)
- Suspicion (1982) as Fukutaro Shirakawa
- Lake of Illusions (1982) as Lawyer
- The Imperial Japanese Empire (1982) as Fumimaro Konoe
- Summer Secrets (1982) as Dr. Mikami
- 高校野球殺人事件 (1982)
- Karate Cop (1982) as Investigative Chief
- 運命の殺意 北信濃母子心中 (1982) as Doctor
- Arashi Tatsunari (1982) as Shizuo Kinugasa
- Love Letter (1981) as Murai
- Willful Murder (1981)
- The Woman (1980)
- G.I. Samurai (1979) as Yoshitaka Kujo
- 松本清張の聞かなかった場所 (1979)
- Devil's Flute (1979) as Hidesuke Tsubaki
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Kazuya Furugaki
- The Last Game (1979)
- Japanese Spiderman (1978) as Jūzō Mamiya
- Fighting Against The Incurable Disease Aplastic Anemia – Now You Are In The Light (1978)
- Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0 (1978) as Jūzō Mamiya
- Japanese Godfather: Conclusion (1978) as Iba
- Hikarugake (1977)
- A Scream from Nowhere (1977) as Kawatarô Uekusa
- Utamaro's World (1977) as Sadanobu Matsudaira
- A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness (1977) as Inoue
- Akai Unmei (1976)
- The Corporation (1976)
- Light and Shade of Youth (1976) as Eiichiro Fujikura
- Submersion of Japan (1974) as Hideo Yoshimura
- Evening Primrose (1974) as Takehiko Tanigawa
- Lady Snowblood (1973) as Banzô Takemura
- The Shinano River (1973) as Junzaburo
- Wild Cop (1973)
- Kôkôsei burai hikae: Tsuki no Muramasa (1973)
- Maboroshi no Satsui (1971)
- Adults Games (1971)
- Niji (1970) as 夫・久志
- The Ambitious (1970) as Hanheita Takeichi
- Tenchu! (1969)
- Key Hunter (1968) as 村岡室長
- Warm Current (1966) as Yasuhiko Shima
- Kwaidan (1965) as Shikibu Heinai (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
- The Hunter's Diary (1964) as Ichiro Honda
- Whirlpool of Flesh (1964) as Keikichi Nunami
- Flora on the Sand (1964)
- She Came For Love (1963)
- Miren (1963) as Shingo kosugi
- A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) as Haruhiko Itatsu
- Yoru no keisha (1962)
- Enraptured (1961)
- The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku (1961) as Fujii Sakyo
- The Rokumeikan (1961)
- Uzu (1961)
- Commotion at Ikedaya (1961) as Narrator (voice)
- Her Brother (1960) as Patrolman Rokoru Shimizu
- Banana (1960)
- Get 'em All (1960) as Omura
- The Rokumeikan (1959)
- Times of Joy and Sorrow (1957)
- Flowing (1956) as Saeki, Ohama's newphew
- Kokoro ni hana no saku hi made (1955)
- An Inlet of Muddy Water (1953)
- 愛のホットライン
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Noboru Nakaya best known for?
Noboru Nakaya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tales of the Bizarre (1990), Megabeast Investigator Juspion (1985), Love Letter (1981), G.I. Samurai (1979).
When and where was Noboru Nakaya born?
Noboru Nakaya was born on May 4, 1929 in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on November 16, 2006.
How many credits does Noboru Nakaya have?
Noboru Nakaya has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2004.
What is Noboru Nakaya's background in cinema and television?
Noboru Nakaya was a Japanese actor. He was born on May 4, 1929, in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Nakaya was known for his acting career, with 87 known credits. He was also known by the stage name 仲. Nakaya passed away on November 16, 2006, at the age of 77. Internationally, he is best known for his role as a ghost samurai in t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tales of the Bizarre (1990) — aged about 61
- Megabeast Investigator Juspion (1985) as Edin — aged about 56
- Kwaidan (1965) as Shikibu Heinai (segment "In a Cup of Tea") — aged about 36
- Lady Snowblood (1973) as Banzô Takemura — aged about 44
- Japanese Spiderman (1978) as Jūzō Mamiya — aged about 49
- A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) as Haruhiko Itatsu — aged about 33
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