Nobuaki Kakuda
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 11, 1961 in Sakai, Osaka, Japan
- Active Years
- 1996–2013 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 7 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Nobuaki Kakuda (Acting).
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Name: Nobuaki Kakuda (角田信朗).
Also known as: Nobuo Kakuda.
Birthdate: April 11, 1961.
Birthplace: Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
Professions: Actor, singer, karateka, bodybuilder, boxer, former kickboxer, K-1 head referee.
Known for/Credits:
Acting credits: 7 (TMDB).
Movies: The Wolverine (2013), Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) (also listed as Gojira, Mosura, Kingu Gidora: Daikaiju sokogeki), Shin karate baka ichidai 2 (2003).
TV Shows: 95 (TV Tokyo / 2024) as teacher (ep. 6-7), Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 3 / Seirei no Moribito Saishusho (NHK / 2017-2018), Sayonara Aruma (NHK, 2010), Tenchijin (NHK, 2009), Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi (TV Asahi, 2007), Hojo Tokimune (NHK, 2001).
Physical detail: Height 171cm.
Draft 1: Nobuaki Kakuda, also known as Nobuo Kakuda, is a Japanese actor, singer, bodybuilder, and karateka born on April 11, 1961,
Career overview
Nobuaki Kakuda is a Japanese actor, karateka, bodybuilder, and former kickboxer who has also worked as a K-1 head referee and singer. Born on April 11, 1961, in Sakai, Osaka, Japan, he is also known by the name Nobuo Kakuda. His professional background in martial arts and combat sports established his public profile before transitioning into acting and other media roles.
As an actor, Kakuda has appeared in several films and television series. His film credits include Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack in 2001, Shin karate baka ichidai 2 in 2003, Godzilla: Final Wars in 2004, and The Wolverine in 2013. In his television work, his appearances span multiple network productions, including roles in the drama series 95 on TV Tokyo in 2024 as a teacher, and credits in programs such as Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 3 on NHK between 2017 and 2018. Additional television credits listed across sources include appearances in Seirei no Moribito 3 in 2017, Sayonara Aruma in 2010, Tenchijin in 2009, Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi in 2007, and Hojo Tokimune in 2001.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
7 titles- Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting (2007) as Akashachi (voice)
- The Wolverine (2013) as Buddhist Priest
- Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow (1997) as Instructor of Seidokaikan
- Ultraman Zearth (1996) as Instructor of Seidokaikan
- New Third Gangster (1996)
- Detective Story (2007)
- Pride 6 (1999) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nobuaki Kakuda best known for?
Nobuaki Kakuda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting (2007), The Wolverine (2013), Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow (1997), Ultraman Zearth (1996).
When and where was Nobuaki Kakuda born?
Nobuaki Kakuda was born on April 11, 1961 in Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
How many credits does Nobuaki Kakuda have?
Nobuaki Kakuda has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2013.
What is Nobuaki Kakuda's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Nobuaki Kakuda (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Sources provided: TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, AsianWiki, DramaWiki. Name: Nobuaki Kakuda (角田信朗). Also known as: ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Ultraman Zearth (1996) as Instructor of Seidokaikan — aged about 35
- Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow (1997) as Instructor of Seidokaikan — aged about 36
- Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting (2007) as Akashachi (voice) — aged about 46
- The Wolverine (2013) as Buddhist Priest — aged about 52
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