Nakao Akira
- Name: Nakao Akira
- Native name: 中尾彬
- Also Known as: なかお あきら,
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: August 12, 1942
- Died: May 16, 2024
Nakao attended Chiba Prefectural Kisarazu High School from 1958 and entered Musashino Art University from 1961. Also in 1961, he was selected in the "5th Nikkatsu New Face" talent competition.
In 1963, he left Musashino Art University to study in Paris, France. On returning to Japan in 1964, he enrolled in the Mingei theatre company, where he studied under Uno Jukichi. In 1971, he left the Mingei theatre group to work as a freelance actor.
In 1978, he married actress Ikenami Shino, the daughter of rakugo comedian Basho Kingentei Basho. They received the "Nice Couple Award" in 2008.
In 1988, he started studying ceramics under Kosugi Masaaki in Karatsu, Saga.
In 2015, Nakao won the award for the best supporting actor of Tokyo Sports Film Award for his role in Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen.
Nakao had appeared in jidaigeki (period dramas) and contemporary dramas on television and film, as well as variety shows. Fans of Abarenbo Shogun immediately recognize him as the scheming Tokugawa Muneharu, the arch-rival of the eighth shogun Yoshimune. He played the role for twenty years. Film appearances include five episodes in the series Gokudo no Onnatachi and six Godzilla movies. He also acted in the 1992 Juzo Itami film Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion.
He died due to heart failure on May 16, 2024 at the age of 81.
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Screenwriter
Title | Rating |
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Wet & Rope | 4.2 |
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Sanctuary: Seiiki
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Kumada
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Creator's File: GOLD
Japanese Drama, 2021, 8 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Shitamachi Rocket Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2018, 11 eps
Shigeta Toshinobu (Ep. 3)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
BG: Personal Bodyguard
Japanese Drama, 2018, 9 eps
Sakiyama Keiichiro [Don of a medical association] (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Gu Ra Me! Minister President's Cook
Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps
Kajiwara Gonzou (Ep.1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Doctor X Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Kurobe Tetsuya (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
Joi Saotome Misa: Glass no Kaidan
Japanese Drama, 2013, 1 eps
Takatoo Gorou
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Shimei to Tamashii no Limit
Japanese Drama, 2011, 2 eps
Shimabara Soichiro
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
RYOMADEN
Japanese Drama, 2010, 48 eps
Shigeta Ichijiro [Magistrate of Kishu domain]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Saka no Ue no Kumo
Japanese Drama, 2009, 13 eps
Vice Admiral Hidaka Sonojo
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Tenchijin
Japanese Drama, 2009, 47 eps
Mori Terumoto
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Dondo Hare
Japanese Drama, 2007, 156 eps
Kajihara Ryousuke (Ep. 134 (voice only), 136, 142 (voice only), 143, 147)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Hatachi no Kekkon
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Chuuganji Kosaburo
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Gekka no Kishi
Japanese Drama, 2000, 9 eps
Ohara Iwao
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
GTO
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Uchiyamada Hiroshi
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
The Mirror Never Sleeps
Japanese Drama, 1997, 5 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita!
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Arakawa Ranyu (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Hideyoshi
Japanese Drama, 1996, 49 eps
Shibata Katsuie
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
The Chef
Japanese Drama, 1995, 9 eps
Takeyama Kajama
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Christmas Kiss - Let's Meet Eve
Japanese Drama, 1995, 11 eps
Sunagawa Shigeru
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Love and Sin
Japanese Drama, 1995, 62 eps
Kamijo Konosuke
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Yokohama Shinju
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
Shimazu Ryuzo
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Homura Tatsu
Japanese Drama, 1993, 35 eps
Emperor Go-Shirakawa
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Deka Kizoku Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1992, 26 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Aries no Otometachi
Japanese Drama, 1987, 23 eps
Isozaki Junichiro
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Kono Ko Dare no Ko?
Japanese Drama, 1986, 22 eps
Takashina Hideki (Ep. 10-11)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Ai no Arashi
Japanese Drama, 1986, 69 eps
Saegusa Denemon
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Kinjirareta Mariko
Japanese Drama, 1985, 12 eps
Maeda Koichiro
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
Suronin Makaritôru
Japanese Drama, 1981, 6 eps
(Ep.3)
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Police Department Murder Division
Japanese Drama, 1981, 26 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Dai Gekito Maddo Porisu 80
Japanese Drama, 1980, 16 eps
Kanzaki Masaru
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Hanshichi Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1979, 26 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Suna no Utsuwa
Japanese Drama, 1977, 6 eps
Sekikawa Shigeo
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Oretachi no Asa
Japanese Drama, 1976, 48 eps
Masaya Kumazawa
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Fufu Tabi Nikki: Saraba Ronin
Japanese Drama, 1976, 25 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Oshidori Ukyo Torimonoguruma
Japanese Drama, 1974, 26 eps
(Ep.13)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Jikengari
Japanese Drama, 1974, 14 eps
(Ep.3)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Mito Komon Season 4
Japanese Drama, 1973, 35 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Tetsudo 100-nen Oinaru Tabiji
Japanese Drama, 1972, 29 eps
Sunada Keikichi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Mito Komon Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1970, 33 eps
Takasaki Kazunoshin (Ep. 32)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Nobuko to Obachan
Japanese Drama, 1969, 309 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
That Guy And I
Japanese Drama, 1967, 18 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Niji no Sekkei
Japanese Drama, 1964, 103 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Nichiyo Kyofu Series: Best Selection
Japanese Movie, 2019,
{Nyonin Mandara}
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Ninkyo Gakuen
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Nagakami Kentaro
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Tonde Saitama
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Hakuhodo Kenzo
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Heroine Disqualified
Japanese Movie, 2015,
[Himself]
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Mokichi
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Moon Dream
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Attorney Hanami
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Outrage Beyond
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Tomita
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Hagetaka
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Iijima Ryosuke
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Godzilla: Final Wars
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Original Gotengo Commander
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Godzilla X Mothra X Mechagodzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Prime Minister Igarashi Hayato
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Kisarazu Cats Eye: Nihon Series
Japanese Movie, 2003,
"Bambi" / Nakagomi Futoshi [30 years later]
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Godzilla X Mechagodzilla
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Igarashi Hayato [Prime Minister]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
The Frame
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Hirofumi Arikawa
(Unknown)
|
2.0
|
Owls' Castle
Japanese Movie, 1999,
Tokugawa Ieyasu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Gokudo no Onnatachi: Akai Satsui
Japanese Movie, 1999,
Nemoto Koichi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Hissatsu! Shamisenya no Yuji
Japanese Movie, 1999,
Fujibei Fukiya
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Easy Life
Japanese Movie, 1998,
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Kawanishi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo: Shanghai Ningyo Densetsu
Japanese Movie, 1997,
Todo Sosuke [Acrobatics Troupe Producer]
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Tokyo Dragon
Japanese Movie, 1997,
Yazaki Shoji
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Akagi the Gambler II
Japanese Movie, 1997,
Kawada
(Support Role)
|
6.1
|
Yamikin no Teio: Gin to Kin 7 - Ura Keiba Jigoku
Japanese Movie, 1997,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Yamikin no Teio: Gin to Kin 6 - Senritsu no Wana
Japanese Movie, 1997,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Commander Aso Takaki
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Yankee Reppuutai
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Hanaoka Torazo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Goodbye Japan!
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Hiki Akira [Governor of Okinawa Prefecture]
(Bit part)
|
0.0
|
Mahjong Hisho Den: Naki no Ryu
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Sakurada Michizo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Japanese Movie, 1994,
Commander Aso Takaki
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Commander Aso Takaki
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Shichi nin no otaku: cult seven
Japanese Movie, 1992,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Minbo: The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Japanese Movie, 1992,
Ibaki (Yakuza)
(Unknown)
|
7.5
|
Don ni Natta Otoko
Japanese Movie, 1991,
Kinoshita Takaatsu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Haru no Kane
Japanese Movie, 1985,
Katsumori Maki
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Barrow Gang BC
Japanese Movie, 1985,
Dr. Karasawa
(Support Role)
|
1.0
|
Gemini Woman
Japanese Movie, 1984,
Maruyama
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Heart Beat
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Mochinaga Ryuichi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ninja Wars
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Judge Matsunaga
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Burning Brave
Japanese Movie, 1981,
(Unknown)
|
2.0
|
Akujo Gundan
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Ishizawa Toru
(Unknown)
|
2.0
|
Kura No Naka
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Sanshiro
(Unknown)
|
3.0
|
Akuryo-To
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Osakabe Morie
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Shikake Hito Baian
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Abe
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kofukugo Shuppan
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Hagiwara Tatsu
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Dead Angle
Japanese Movie, 1979,
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Death at an Old Mansion
Japanese Movie, 1975,
Kindaichi Kosuke
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Onna no Iji
Japanese Movie, 1971,
Kada Shuhei
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Shadow of Deception
Japanese Movie, 1971,
Emura Sozo
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Japanese Movie, 1970,
[Kaoru's second older brother]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Vampire Doll
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Takagi Hiroshi
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
The Heart of Hiroshima
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Fujii
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kekkon Sodan
Japanese Movie, 1965,
Tsurugawa Takeshi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ashita wa Sakou Hanasaki ko
Japanese Movie, 1965,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Hunter’s Diary
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Yamazaki Kotaro [an intern]
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Only on Mondays
Japanese Movie, 1964,
Osamu
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Danger Pays
Japanese Movie, 1962,
[Kyoei Trading Company Employee]
(Bit part)
|
5.0
|
A Rampage Full of Dreams
Japanese Movie, 1962,
[Young Husband 1]
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 47: 30 Shu-nen Kinen SP Series Shutaisei!
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
Taiga Ryuzo [Japanese real estate king]
(Guest Role)
|
10.0
|
Meitantei Akechi Kogoro
Japanese Special, 2019, 2 eps
Udagawa Dougen [head of Hikari Bank] (Ep.1)
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Ihin no Koe wo Kiku Otoko 4
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Hasegawa Nobuyuki
(Guest Role)
|
5.0
|
Hiroshima Fukko o Yumemita Otoko Tachi
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Matsumoto Seicho Botsugo 20-Nen Special: Kanryu
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Fukumitsu Kitaro
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Saigo no Bansan~Keiji Tono Kazuyuki to Shichinin no Yougisha~
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Yokote Shingo
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Sasurai no Onna Bengoshi: Yamagishi Akira
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Kurosawa
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Anmitsu Hime 2
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Kanteishi Amagigoe Satsujin Kiko
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita! 14
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Kurahashi Noriaki
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Yamamura Misa Suspense: Red Hearse 4 ~ Two Gravestones
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Ogata Keisuke
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Ojosama Toraberu Sodo Tomamu de Kappuringu Sakusen
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
The Locksmith
Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps
Gondou [Company president]
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita! 9
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
Tatsuoka Katsutoshi
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Sengokuranse no Abarenbo Saito Dozan Doto no ten Shitadori
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
Nobuhide Oda
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Tantei Kamizu Kyosuke no Satsujin Suiri 9
Japanese Special, 1990, 1 eps
Mizutani Ryohei [President of the Company]
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Ko Kyoto Mystery 1
Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps
Kamimura [Editor-in-chief of Travel Friendship Company]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita! 4
Japanese Special, 1986, 1 eps
Komoto Hiromichi
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Meitantei wa Hitori Botchi
Japanese Special, 1985, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Nerawareta Jokyoshi
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Dai Gotei ni Nokosa Reta Yomeshuto
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Matsumoto Seicho no Aoi Byoten
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
Muratani Ryogo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Hanabie
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
Kuji [Tomoko's husband]
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
Akujo no Kamen
Japanese Special, 1980, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Sakanatachi to Nemure
Japanese Special, 1978, 1 eps
Kiriyama Hisaharu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Sannen Me no Haru
Japanese Special, 1969, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Uchimura to Sakagami no 21 Seiki Shokunin!!
Japanese TV Show, 2017, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
5.0
|
Ninki-mono kara Manabe Soko Home!?
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 8 eps
(Ep. 6-7)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Kanjani Chronicle
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 236 eps
(Ep. 125)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 90, 96, 98, 103, 104)
(Guest)
|
6.3
|
Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 550 eps
(Ep. 169-170, 189-190)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
ARIYOSHI'S Meeting for Reviewing
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 416 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 167)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 128)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 60)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Oshareism
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps
(Ep. 142)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Aisuru Futari Wakakeru Futari
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1 eps
[Panelist]
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
Tamori no Neta de Night Fever!
Japanese TV Show, 1997, 21 eps
[Panelist]
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S2E16) | [Famigochi] (2017E2)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Beat Takeshi's Laughter Ultra Quiz
Japanese TV Show, 1989, 20 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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