Yana Nobuo

Name: Yana Nobuo
Native name: 八名信夫
Also Known as: やなのぶお
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: August 19, 1935
Age: 91

Yana Nobuo is a Japanese film actor. He is most famous for playing villains. Before he started his acting career, he was a professional baseball player. He joined Toei and made his film debut in 1959.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2011	Kamen Rider Fourze Japanese Drama, 2011, 48 eps Kisaragi Goro (Ep. 27, 44) (Guest Role)	48	Kisaragi Goro (Ep. 27, 44) Guest Role	8.0
2008	Ryokiteki na Kanojo Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	11	(Ep. 1) Guest Role	7.1
2008	Puzzle Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps Yamagami Kijuro (Ep.9) (Guest Role)	10	Yamagami Kijuro (Ep.9) Guest Role	7.0
2006	Junjo Kirari Japanese Drama, 2006, 156 eps Okita Tokujiro [Sakurako's grandfather] (Support Role)	156	Okita Tokujiro [Sakurako's grandfather] Support Role	7.7
2003	Kunimitsu no Matsuri Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps Mizushima (Support Role)	11	Mizushima Support Role	10.0
2002	TRICK Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps Ohashi Daisaburo [Mayor] (Ep. 11-12) (Guest Role)	12	Ohashi Daisaburo [Mayor] (Ep. 11-12) Guest Role	7.9
1997	Ii Hito Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps Iwakura Kennosuke (Support Role)	11	Iwakura Kennosuke Support Role	7.3
1994	Journey to the West Japanese Drama, 1994, 17 eps Kyoryu (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	17	Kyoryu (Ep. 1) Guest Role	4.5
1992	Uradeka Japanese Drama, 1992, 12 eps (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	12	(Ep. 9) Guest Role	5.0
1990	Daiyo Torishimariyaku Deka Japanese Drama, 1990, 45 eps Tadashi (Ep. 42) (Guest Role)	45	Tadashi (Ep. 42) Guest Role	2.0
1988	Abunai Deka Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1988, 25 eps Tokumaru Ichizo (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	25	Tokumaru Ichizo (Ep. 5) Guest Role	0.0
1988	Kattobi! Yanyan Hime Japanese Drama, 1988, 1 eps Nagasakiya Gonsa [Fuma] (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	1	Nagasakiya Gonsa [Fuma] (Ep. 6) Guest Role	0.0
1988	Netsuppoi no! Japanese Drama, 1988, 11 eps (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	11	(Ep. 7) Guest Role	6.0
1987	Radio Binbin Monogatari Japanese Drama, 1987, 8 eps (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	8	(Ep. 6) Guest Role	6.0
1987	Dokuganryu Masamune Japanese Drama, 1987, 50 eps (Support Role)	50	Support Role	8.1
1986	Hissatsu Masshigura! Japanese Drama, 1986, 12 eps Yakuro (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)	12	Yakuro (Ep. 12) Guest Role	4.0
1985	Tokumei Keiji the Cop Japanese Drama, 1985, 13 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	13	(Ep. 11) Guest Role	4.0
1985	Hanada Harukichi Nandemo Yarimasu Japanese Drama, 1985, 13 eps [Boss] (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	13	[Boss] (Ep. 11) Guest Role	10.0
1983	Shin Matsudaira Ukon Japanese Drama, 1983, 22 eps Senkichi (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	22	Senkichi (Ep. 2) Guest Role	0.0
1983	Gekito! Kanfuchen Japanese Drama, 1983, 10 eps Wang Lee [Scorpion corps executive ] (Support Role)	10	Wang Lee [Scorpion corps executive ] Support Role	0.0
1983	Maken! Kanfuchen Japanese Drama, 1983, 10 eps Wang Lee [Scorpion corps executive] (Support Role)	10	Wang Lee [Scorpion corps executive] Support Role	0.0
1982	Seibu Keisatsu Part II Japanese Drama, 1982, 40 eps Odajima Asao (Ep. 9) \| Yano (Ep. 23) \| President Okazaki (Ep. 40) (Guest Role)	40	Odajima Asao (Ep. 9) \| Yano (Ep. 23) \| President Okazaki (Ep. 40) Guest Role	0.0
1981	Doshin Akatsuki Rannosuke Japanese Drama, 1981, 45 eps (Ep. 35) (Guest Role)	45	(Ep. 35) Guest Role	0.0
1981	Police Department Murder Division Japanese Drama, 1981, 26 eps (Ep. 6, 16) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 6, 16) Guest Role	0.0
1980	Tabigarasu Jikencho Japanese Drama, 1980, 26 eps (Ep. 17) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 17) Guest Role	0.0
1980	Onihei Hankacho Japanese Drama, 1980, 27 eps (Ep. 21) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 21) Guest Role	2.0
1978	Tobe! Hissatsu Uragoroshi Japanese Drama, 1978, 23 eps Kanzo (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	23	Kanzo (Ep. 6) Guest Role	0.0
1978	Spider-Man Japanese Drama, 1978, 41 eps Nakata (Ep. 17) (Guest Role)	41	Nakata (Ep. 17) Guest Role	7.1
1977	Shingo Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1977, 196 eps (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)	196	(Ep. 12) Guest Role	2.0
1977	J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai Japanese Drama, 1977, 35 eps (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)	35	(Ep. 16) Guest Role	6.7
1975	Himitsu Sentai Goranger Japanese Drama, 1975, 84 eps Black Cross Führer (Support Role)	84	Black Cross Führer Support Role	7.2
1974	Daitozoku Japanese Drama, 1974, 13 eps (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	13	(Ep. 2) Guest Role	3.0
1973	Kikaider 01 Japanese Drama, 1973, 46 eps Big Shadow (Support Role)	46	Big Shadow Support Role	6.5
1969	Moto Ronin: Hanayama Daikichi Japanese Drama, 1969, 104 eps (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	104	(Ep. 10) Guest Role	8.0
1968	Kaette Kita Yojinbo Japanese Drama, 1968, 36 eps (Ep. 26) (Guest Role)	36	(Ep. 26) Guest Role	0.0
1961	Tokubetsu Kido Sosatai Japanese Drama, 1961, 801 eps (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	801	(Ep. 3) Guest Role	2.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2016	Ken San Japanese Movie, 2016, [Himself] (Guest Role)	[Himself] Guest Role	1.0
1997	Dream Stadium Japanese Movie, 1997, Baseball bat maker (Support Role)	Baseball bat maker Support Role	2.0
1996	Ambition Without Honour Japanese Movie, 1996, Yakuza Boss Shiromatsu (Support Role)	Yakuza Boss Shiromatsu Support Role	5.5
1994	Ghost Pub Japanese Movie, 1994, [Fishmonger] (Support Role)	[Fishmonger] Support Role	6.3
1992	Double Cross Japanese Movie, 1992, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.0
1988	Fushigi na Baby Japanese Movie, 1988, Miyato (Support Role)	Miyato Support Role	8.0
1978	Heroes of the East Hong Kong Movie, 1978, [Spear master] (Support Role)	[Spear master] Support Role	7.2
1974	Ninkyo Hana Ichirin Japanese Movie, 1974, Miyashita Isao (Support Role)	Miyashita Isao Support Role	0.0
1974	Violent Streets Japanese Movie, 1974, Higashimatsu (Support Role)	Higashimatsu Support Role	7.4
1973	The Yakuza Papers 2: Hiroshima Deathmatch Japanese Movie, 1973, Takuya Asano (Unknown)	Takuya Asano Unknown	7.6
1973	Yakuza to Koso: Jitsuroku Ando Gumi Japanese Movie, 1973, Iwagami (Support Role)	Iwagami Support Role	0.0
1972	Woman His Prey Japanese Movie, 1972, (Support Role)	Support Role	2.0
1971	Boryo Kudan Sai Buso Japanese Movie, 1971, Hidaka Toru (Support Role)	Hidaka Toru Support Role	0.0
1970	Gendai Ninkyodo Kyodaibun Japanese Movie, 1970, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1969	Ruthless Gambler Japanese Movie, 1969, Mochizuki (Support Role)	Mochizuki Support Role	2.0
1969	Brothers Serving Time Japanese Movie, 1969, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1968	Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza Japanese Movie, 1968, Hakutetsu (Support Role)	Hakutetsu Support Role	0.0
1968	Enlisted Yakuza Japanese Movie, 1968, "Fist" (Support Role)	"Fist" Support Role	0.0
1967	Tale of Kawachi Chivalry Japanese Movie, 1967, Matsuzaki (Support Role)	Matsuzaki Support Role	1.0
1967	Parole Japanese Movie, 1967, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1967	Ceremony of Disbanding Japanese Movie, 1967, Yasuhara (Support Role)	Yasuhara Support Role	6.7
1966	Glorious Fights Japanese Movie, 1966, Kawakami (Support Role)	Kawakami Support Role	6.5
1965	A Fugitive from the Past Japanese Movie, 1965, Machida (Support Role)	Machida Support Role	7.1
1964	Gamblers and Racketeers Japanese Movie, 1964, Kiyokawa Matsuo (Support Role)	Kiyokawa Matsuo Support Role	0.0
1964	Wolves, Pigs & Men Japanese Movie, 1964, [Man with the bag] (Support Role)	[Man with the bag] Support Role	6.7
1963	Keishicho Monogatari: Zenkoku Judan Sosa Japanese Movie, 1963, Nakakita Kinzo (Support Role)	Nakakita Kinzo Support Role	3.0
1963	Gang and G-Men Pt. 2 Japanese Movie, 1963, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1962	Ankoku-gai saigo no hi Japanese Movie, 1962, Sabu (Support Role)	Sabu Support Role	0.0
1962	The Proud Challenge Japanese Movie, 1962, [Takayama's subordinate] (Bit part)	[Takayama's subordinate] Bit part	6.0
1961	Ginza Yaro Japanese Movie, 1961, Goto (Support Role)	Goto Support Role	0.0
1960	Devotion to Railway Japanese Movie, 1960, [Railway police] (Bit part)	[Railway police] Bit part	6.0
1960	Yaju no Me Japanese Movie, 1960, [Detective A] (Support Role)	[Detective A] Support Role	10.0

Year	Title	#	Role
2004	Kita Hotel 2: Otaru no Umi ga Mita Mofuku no Onna no Uso Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Murao Taiji (Guest Role)	1	Murao Taiji Guest Role
1998	Keishicho Kanshikihan 6: Onna no Mokugeki Shogendori ni Kaita Kao no Otoko wa Mujitsu Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps Akitsu Takeshi [Photo Team chief, police inspector] (Guest Role)	1	Akitsu Takeshi [Photo Team chief, police inspector] Guest Role
1985	Binetsu My Love Japanese Special, 1985, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role
1983	Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi: Hissatsu no Shiraha Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps (Guest Role)	1	Guest Role

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1976	Owarai Manga Dojo Japanese TV Show, 1976, 922 eps (Guest)	922	Guest	0.0

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