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Akira Nakao

Bio: Akira Nakao (中尾 彬, Nakao Akira, born August 11, 1942) is a Japanese actor, TV personality, and artist from Kisarazu, Chiba. Nakao is represented by the Furutachi Project agency
Born: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Birthplace: Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Death: Thu, May 16 2024
Akira Nakao is 81 years old
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Poster of Fly me to the Saitama
Fly me to the Saitama
Akira Nakao was
76 in Fly me to the Saitama
as 'Kenzo Hakuhodo'.
Fri, Feb 22 2019
Poster of No Longer Heroine
No Longer Heroine
Akira Nakao was
73 in No Longer Heroine
as ', Akira Nakao'.
Sat, Sep 19 2015
Poster of Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Akira Nakao was
72 in Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
as 'Mokichi'.
Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Moon Dream
Moon Dream
Akira Nakao was
70 in Moon Dream
Sat, Jun 29 2013
Poster of Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage
Akira Nakao was
70 in Beyond Outrage
as 'Tomita'.
Mon, Sep 03 2012
Poster of GARO: Red Requiem
GARO: Red Requiem
Akira Nakao was
68 in GARO: Red Requiem
as 'Kenichi Kurusu'.
Sat, Oct 30 2010
Poster of The Vulture
The Vulture
Akira Nakao was
66 in The Vulture
as 'Ryosuke Iijima'.
Sat, Jun 06 2009
Poster of Anmitsu Hime 2
Anmitsu Hime 2
Akira Nakao was
66 in Anmitsu Hime 2
Sun, Jan 11 2009
Poster of Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise
Akira Nakao was
66 in Achilles and the Tortoise
as 'Risuke Kuramochi'.
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Godzilla: Final Wars
Godzilla: Final Wars
Akira Nakao was
62 in Godzilla: Final Wars
as 'Original Gotengo Commander'.
Sat, Dec 04 2004
Poster of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Akira Nakao was
61 in Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
as 'Premier Hayoto Igarashi'.
Sat, Dec 13 2003
Poster of Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Akira Nakao was
60 in Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
as '2003 Prime Minister Hayato Igarashi'.
Sat, Nov 02 2002
Poster of Yakuza Ladies 11
Yakuza Ladies 11
Akira Nakao was
58 in Yakuza Ladies 11
Sat, Jul 28 2001
Poster of The Frame
The Frame
Akira Nakao was
57 in The Frame
as 'Hirofumi Arikawa'.
Sat, Mar 11 2000
Poster of Yakuza Ladies 8
Yakuza Ladies 8
Akira Nakao was
56 in Yakuza Ladies 8
Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Akira Nakao was
55 in Fallen Angels
Sat, Mar 14 1998
Poster of Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Akira Nakao was
55 in Yakuza Ladies: Decision
Sat, Jan 17 1998
Poster of The Files of Young Kindaichi: Legend of the Shanghai Mermaid
The Files of Young Kindaichi: Legend of the Shanghai Mermaid
Akira Nakao was
55 in The Files of Young Kindaichi: Legend of the Shanghai Mermaid
as '藤堂 壮介(Sousuke Toudou)'.
Sat, Dec 13 1997
Poster of Tokyo Dragon
Tokyo Dragon
Akira Nakao was
55 in Tokyo Dragon
as 'Shoji Yazaki'.
Sat, Nov 22 1997
Poster of The King of Minami: Revenge Shot
The King of Minami: Revenge Shot
Akira Nakao was
55 in The King of Minami: Revenge Shot
Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of Akagi the Gambler II
Akagi the Gambler II
Akira Nakao was
54 in Akagi the Gambler II
Fri, Jul 25 1997
Poster of Noctiluca
Noctiluca
Akira Nakao was
54 in Noctiluca
Thu, Jul 10 1997
Poster of Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 7 - Underworld Horse Racing Hell
Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 7 - Underworld Horse Racing Hell
Akira Nakao was
54 in Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 7 - Underworld Horse Racing Hell
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Tousen - The Election
Tousen - The Election
Akira Nakao was
54 in Tousen - The Election
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear
Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear
Akira Nakao was
54 in Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Akira Nakao was
53 in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
as 'Commander Takaki Aso'.
Sat, Dec 09 1995
Poster of Yankee Reppuutai
Yankee Reppuutai
Akira Nakao was
53 in Yankee Reppuutai
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Goodbye Japan
Goodbye Japan
Akira Nakao was
53 in Goodbye Japan
Sat, Sep 02 1995
Poster of Mahjong Hishoden: Ryu the Caller
Mahjong Hishoden: Ryu the Caller
Akira Nakao was
52 in Mahjong Hishoden: Ryu the Caller
as 'Michizo Sakurada'.
Sat, Jun 17 1995
Poster of Kirikomi
Kirikomi
Akira Nakao was
52 in Kirikomi
Wed, Feb 08 1995
Poster of Jingi 5
Jingi 5
Akira Nakao was
52 in Jingi 5
Mon, Jan 02 1995
Poster of Jingi 4
Jingi 4
Akira Nakao was
52 in Jingi 4
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Akira Nakao was
52 in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
as 'Commander Takaki Aso'.
Sat, Dec 10 1994
Poster of In Blazing Love
In Blazing Love
Akira Nakao was
52 in In Blazing Love
Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of Maji! 2
Maji! 2
Akira Nakao was
51 in Maji! 2
Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Akira Nakao was
51 in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
as 'Commander Takaki Aso'.
Sat, Dec 11 1993
Poster of Double Action. 45
Double Action. 45
Akira Nakao was
51 in Double Action. 45
Thu, Aug 19 1993
Poster of Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Akira Nakao was
50 in Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Akira Nakao was
49 in Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
as 'Ibaki'.
Sat, May 16 1992
Poster of Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
Akira Nakao was
49 in Drop Out: Supple Female Leopard
Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Yakuza Warfare
Yakuza Warfare
Akira Nakao was
49 in Yakuza Warfare
Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of Castle of Sand
Castle of Sand
Akira Nakao was
49 in Castle of Sand
as 'First Investigation Division Chief'.
Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of Kanei Chronicles
Kanei Chronicles
Akira Nakao was
48 in Kanei Chronicles
as 'Yorinobu Tokugawa'.
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of 1750 Days of Turbulence
1750 Days of Turbulence
Akira Nakao was
48 in 1750 Days of Turbulence
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of Ronin-gai
Ronin-gai
Akira Nakao was
48 in Ronin-gai
as 'Shichirôemon Obata'.
Sat, Aug 18 1990
Poster of Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 9
Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 9
Akira Nakao was
47 in Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 9
Sat, May 26 1990
Poster of Shingo's Ten Duels
Shingo's Ten Duels
Akira Nakao was
47 in Shingo's Ten Duels
as 'Kuroda Tsunamasa'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Akira Nakao was
46 in Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell
Sat, Apr 22 1989
Poster of Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
Akira Nakao was
46 in Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
Sat, Aug 13 1988
Poster of Labyrinth Romanesque
Labyrinth Romanesque
Akira Nakao was
45 in Labyrinth Romanesque
as 'Ichitaro Akimoto'.
Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Spring Bell
Spring Bell
Akira Nakao was
43 in Spring Bell
Sat, Nov 09 1985
Poster of Barrow Gang BC
Barrow Gang BC
Akira Nakao was
42 in Barrow Gang BC
Sat, Apr 27 1985
Poster of The Audition
The Audition
Akira Nakao was
42 in The Audition
as 'Yajima'.
Sat, Nov 17 1984
Poster of Gemini Woman
Gemini Woman
Akira Nakao was
41 in Gemini Woman
as 'Maruyama'.
Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Make-Up
Make-Up
Akira Nakao was
41 in Make-Up
as 'Akiyama'.
Wed, May 02 1984
Poster of 嵐を呼ぶ男
嵐を呼ぶ男
Akira Nakao was
40 in 嵐を呼ぶ男
Thu, Aug 04 1983
Poster of Ninja Wars
Ninja Wars
Akira Nakao was
40 in Ninja Wars
as 'Dongo Matsunaga'.
Sat, Dec 18 1982
Poster of To Trap a Kidnapper
To Trap a Kidnapper
Akira Nakao was
40 in To Trap a Kidnapper
Sat, Sep 25 1982
Poster of The Blazing Valiant
The Blazing Valiant
Akira Nakao was
39 in The Blazing Valiant
as 'Tenbo'.
Sat, Dec 19 1981
Poster of Fallen Angel Gang
Fallen Angel Gang
Akira Nakao was
39 in Fallen Angel Gang
as 'Tôru Ishizawa'.
Fri, Oct 23 1981
Poster of In the Cellar
In the Cellar
Akira Nakao was
39 in In the Cellar
as 'Isogai Sanshiro'.
Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of Island of the Evil Spirits
Island of the Evil Spirits
Akira Nakao was
39 in Island of the Evil Spirits
as 'Morie Osakabe'.
Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of The Hidden Trail of the Beasts
The Hidden Trail of the Beasts
Akira Nakao was
39 in The Hidden Trail of the Beasts
as 'Detective Maruyama'.
Sat, Sep 12 1981
Poster of Monster Cat Saga Riot
Monster Cat Saga Riot
Akira Nakao was
39 in Monster Cat Saga Riot
Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Baian the Assassin
Baian the Assassin
Akira Nakao was
38 in Baian the Assassin
as 'Mondonosuke'.
Sat, Apr 11 1981
Poster of The Woman
The Woman
Akira Nakao was
38 in The Woman
Sat, Nov 22 1980
Poster of The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail
The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail
Akira Nakao was
38 in The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail
Sat, Nov 15 1980
Poster of The Fixer
The Fixer
Akira Nakao was
37 in The Fixer
Sat, Oct 27 1979
Poster of Dead Angle
Dead Angle
Akira Nakao was
36 in Dead Angle
Wed, Jul 04 1979
Poster of Woman Mandala
Woman Mandala
Akira Nakao was
36 in Woman Mandala
Sun, Sep 17 1978
Poster of The Days of No Return
The Days of No Return
Akira Nakao was
35 in The Days of No Return
Wed, Aug 09 1978
Poster of In the Realm of Death and Pleasure
In the Realm of Death and Pleasure
Akira Nakao was
35 in In the Realm of Death and Pleasure
Sat, May 06 1978
Poster of Double Suicide at Nishijin
Double Suicide at Nishijin
Akira Nakao was
35 in Double Suicide at Nishijin
as 'Amano'.
Fri, Oct 14 1977
Poster of Death at an Old Mansion
Death at an Old Mansion
Akira Nakao was
33 in Death at an Old Mansion
as 'Kosuke Kindaichi'.
Sat, Sep 27 1975
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Akira Nakao was
28 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô
Sun, Jul 11 1971
Poster of Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Akira Nakao was
28 in Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1
Sun, Jul 04 1971
Poster of Onna no Iji
Onna no Iji
Akira Nakao was
28 in Onna no Iji
as 'Kada Shuhei'.
Wed, May 05 1971
Poster of Shadow of Deception
Shadow of Deception
Akira Nakao was
28 in Shadow of Deception
as 'Sozo Emura'.
Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of Adults Games
Adults Games
Akira Nakao was
28 in Adults Games
Wed, Jan 27 1971
Poster of Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Take Care, Red Riding Hood
Akira Nakao was
27 in Take Care, Red Riding Hood
as 'Second elder brother of Kaoru'.
Tue, Aug 04 1970
Poster of The Vampire Doll
The Vampire Doll
Akira Nakao was
27 in The Vampire Doll
as 'Hiroshi Takagi'.
Sat, Jul 04 1970
Poster of The Heart of Hiroshima
The Heart of Hiroshima
Akira Nakao was
24 in The Heart of Hiroshima
as 'Fujii'.
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Passionate Spinster
The Passionate Spinster
Akira Nakao was
23 in The Passionate Spinster
as 'Takeshi Tsurukawa'.
Tue, Nov 23 1965
Poster of When the Flowers Bloom
When the Flowers Bloom
Akira Nakao was
23 in When the Flowers Bloom
Sat, Aug 14 1965
Poster of The Hunter's Diary
The Hunter's Diary
Akira Nakao was
21 in The Hunter's Diary
Sun, Apr 19 1964
Poster of Only on Mondays
Only on Mondays
Akira Nakao was
21 in Only on Mondays
as 'Osamu'.
Wed, Mar 04 1964
Poster of Namari o buchikome
Namari o buchikome
Akira Nakao was
20 in Namari o buchikome
Sun, Dec 16 1962
Poster of The Guys Who Put Money on Me
The Guys Who Put Money on Me
Akira Nakao was
20 in The Guys Who Put Money on Me
as 'Bartender at the "Toto" bar'.
Sun, Dec 09 1962
Poster of Wakai senpū
Wakai senpū
Akira Nakao was
20 in Wakai senpū
Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of Sun and stars
Sun and stars
Akira Nakao was
19 in Sun and stars
Sun, Jul 01 1962
Poster of Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Akira Nakao was
19 in Yume ga ippai abarenbō
Sun, Apr 01 1962
Poster of Hana no saigetsu
Hana no saigetsu
Akira Nakao was
19 in Hana no saigetsu
Wed, Mar 28 1962
Poster of Angel and the Outlaw
Angel and the Outlaw
Akira Nakao was
19 in Angel and the Outlaw
Sun, Feb 11 1962
Poster of Mahiru no yuugai
Mahiru no yuugai
Akira Nakao was
19 in Mahiru no yuugai
Sun, Oct 08 1961
Poster of Kitakami yakyoku
Kitakami yakyoku
Akira Nakao was
18 in Kitakami yakyoku
as 'Student'.
Mon, May 22 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Akira Nakao was
80+ in Sanctuary
First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of Creator's File: GOLD
Creator's File: GOLD
Akira Nakao was
78+ in Creator's File: GOLD
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 2021
Poster of Detective Akechi Kogoro
Detective Akechi Kogoro
Akira Nakao was
76+ in Detective Akechi Kogoro
as 'Udagawa Dougen'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2019
Poster of Yasei Bakudan no za Wārudo Chaneringu
Yasei Bakudan no za Wārudo Chaneringu
Akira Nakao was
74+ in Yasei Bakudan no za Wārudo Chaneringu
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2017
Poster of Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Akira Nakao was
70+ in Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
as 'Tetsuya Kurobe(黒部 徹也)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2012
Poster of The Mission and Soul's Limit
The Mission and Soul's Limit
Akira Nakao was
69+ in The Mission and Soul's Limit
as '島原総一郎'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 05 2011
Poster of Tsukahara Bokuden
Tsukahara Bokuden
Akira Nakao was
69+ in Tsukahara Bokuden
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 2011
Poster of Taro no Tō
Taro no Tō
Akira Nakao was
68+ in Taro no Tō
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 26 2011
Poster of Hadaka no Taishō
Hadaka no Taishō
Akira Nakao was
65+ in Hadaka no Taishō
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of ハゲタカ
ハゲタカ
Akira Nakao was
64+ in ハゲタカ
as 'Ryousuke Iijima'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 17 2007
Poster of Yoshitsune
Yoshitsune
Akira Nakao was
62+ in Yoshitsune
as 'Kajiwara Kagetoki'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005
Poster of ラーメン発見伝
ラーメン発見伝
Akira Nakao was
62+ in ラーメン発見伝
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
Akira Nakao was
61+ in 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2003
Poster of Marriage at Twenty
Marriage at Twenty
Akira Nakao was
57+ in Marriage at Twenty
as 'Kosaburo Chuganji'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 06 2000
Poster of GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
Akira Nakao was
55+ in GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
as 'Hiroshi Uchiyamada, '.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 07 1998
Poster of Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi
Akira Nakao was
53+ in Hideyoshi
as 'Shibata Katsuie'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of Shonan Junai-gumi!
Shonan Junai-gumi!
Akira Nakao was
52+ in Shonan Junai-gumi!
as 'Principal Dokudai Tokiaritsune'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1995
Poster of Yoru ni Dakarete
Yoru ni Dakarete
Akira Nakao was
52+ in Yoru ni Dakarete
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 19 1994
Poster of Kagi-shi
Kagi-shi
Akira Nakao was
50+ in Kagi-shi
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of 清里高原神隠し
清里高原神隠し
Akira Nakao was
48+ in 清里高原神隠し
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1991
Poster of しらべる女2
しらべる女2
Akira Nakao was
47+ in しらべる女2
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 11 1989
Poster of 博多長崎殺人行
博多長崎殺人行
Akira Nakao was
44+ in 博多長崎殺人行
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1986
Poster of 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
Akira Nakao was
40+ in 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
as 'Genzō Hibiki, Tamon Tatebe'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of 危険な誘拐
危険な誘拐
Akira Nakao was
39+ in 危険な誘拐
First Air Date
Sat, May 22 1982
Poster of 山村美紗サスペンス「黒の環状線」
山村美紗サスペンス「黒の環状線」
Akira Nakao was
37+ in 山村美紗サスペンス「黒の環状線」
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 16 1980
Poster of Suna no Utsuwa
Suna no Utsuwa
Akira Nakao was
35+ in Suna no Utsuwa
as '関川重雄'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Akira Nakao was
35+ in Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of Professional Killers
Professional Killers
Akira Nakao was
30+ in Professional Killers
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 02 1972