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Japanese actor and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atsuo Nakamura (中村 敦夫, Nakamura Atsuo, born 18 February 1940) is a Japanese actor and politician. He has appeared in more than 50 films since 1964. His younger brother Katsuyuki Nakamura is a writer.
Atsuo Nakamura | |
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Born | Tokyo, Japan | 18 February 1940
Occupation(s) | Actor, politician |
Years active | 1964–present |
Nakamura first joined the Haiyuza theatre troupe in 1962, and became famous for his starring role in the television jidaigeki series Kogarashi Monjirō, which began broadcasting in 1972.[1] He later hosted several television news programs before becoming elected to the House of Councillors in 1998.[1] He lost his seat in the 2004 election.[2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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1968 | Kill! | |||
1970 | The Vampire Doll | |||
1970 | The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan | |||
1971 | The Ceremony | |||
1978 | Ogin-sama | Yamanoue Sōji | ||
1978 | Kaerazaru hibi | [3] | ||
1983 | The Highest Honor | |||
1993 | Kaetekita Kogarashi Monjirō | Kogarashi Monjirō | Lead role | |
1994 | 47 Ronin | Hara Soemon | ||
2006 | The Inugami | |||
2011 | Runway Beat |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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1971 | Haru no Sakamichi | Ishida Mitsunari | Taiga drama | [4] |
1972 | Kogarashi Monjirō | Kogarashi Monjirō | Lead role | |
1973 | The Water Margin | Lin Chung | Lead role | |
1976 | Hissatsu Shiwazanin | Akai Kennosuke | Hissatsu series | |
1978 | Tokyo Megure Keishi | |||
1978-79 | Tobe Hissatsu Uragoroshi | Sensei | Lead role; Hissatsu series | |
1979 | Fumō Chitai | Tatsuzo Samejima | [5] | |
2012 | Priceless | Iwao Ōyashiki | ||
2012 | Taira no Kiyomori | Taira no Masamori | Taiga drama | [6] |
2015 | Mare | Yatarō Kontani | Asadora | |
2020 | The Return | |||
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