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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 February 1940 Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1964–present |
Career
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]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Atsuo Nakamura at IMDb