Atsuo Nakamura

Atsuo Nakamura (中村 敦夫, Nakamura Atsuo, born 18 February 1940) is a Japanese actor and politician. He has appeared in more than fifty films since 1964.

Atsuo Nakamura
Born (1940-02-18) 18 February 1940
Tokyo, Japan
OccupationActor, politician
Years active1964-present
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in)

Career

Nakamura first joined the Haiyuza theatre troupe in 1962, and became famous for his starring role in the television jidaigeki 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
1968 Kill!
1971 The Ceremony
1983 The Highest Honor
1993 Kaetekita Kogarashi Monjirō Kogarashi Monjirō Lead role
2006 The Inugami
2011 Runway Beat 

TV
Year Title Role Notes
1971 Haru no Sakamichi Ishida Mitsunari Taiga drama
1972 Kogarashi Monjirō Kogarashi Monjirō Lead role
1973 The Water Margin Lin Chung Lead role
1976 Hissatsu Shiwazanin Akai Kennosuke Hissatsu series
1978-79 Tobe Hissatsu Uragoroshi Sensei Lead role Hissatsu series
2012 Priceless Iwao Ōyashiki
2012 Taira no Kiyomori Taira no Masamori Taiga drama
2015 Mare Yatarō Kontani Asadora
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References
  1. "Nakamura Atsuo". Nihon jinmei daijiten+Plus (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  2. "中村敦夫氏、敗北宣言「砂漠に水をまくような選挙」". Nikkei Net. Nihon Keizai Shinbun. Retrieved 7 February 2015.


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