Akira Nakao Explained

Akira Nakao
Native Name Lang:jpn
Birth Date:11 August 1942
Birth Place:Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan
Education:Musashino Art University
Occupation:Actor, TV personality, artist
Years Active:1964–2024
Agent:Furutachi Project

was a Japanese actor, television personality, and artist from Kisarazu, Chiba. Nakao is represented by the Furutachi Project agency.[1]

Biography

Nakao attended Chiba Prefectural Kisarazu High School from 1958, and entered Musashino Art University from 1961.[2] Also in 1961, he was selected in the "5th Nikkatsu New Face" talent competition.[2]

In 1963, he left Musashino Art University to study in Paris, France.[2] On returning to Japan in 1964, he enrolled in the theatre company, where he studied under Jūkichi Uno.[1] [2] In 1971, he left the Mingei theatre group to work as a freelance actor.[1]

In 1978, he married actress Shino Ikenami, the daughter of rakugo comedian Kingentei Basho.[2] They received the "Nice Couple Award" in 2008.[3]

In 1988, he started studying ceramics under Masaaki Kosugi in Karatsu, Saga.[2]

Death

Akira Nakao died from heart failure on May 16, 2024, at the age of 81.[4]

Acting career

Nakao has appeared in jidaigeki (period dramas) and contemporary dramas on television and film, as well as variety shows. Fans of Abarenbō Shōgun immediately recognize him as the scheming Tokugawa Muneharu, arch-rival of the eighth shogun Yoshimune. He played the role for twenty years. Film appearances include five episodes in the series Gokudō no Onna-tachi and six Godzilla movies. He also acted in the 1992 Juzo Itami film Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion.

In 2015, Nakao won the award for best supporting actor of Tokyo Sports Film Award for his role in Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen.[5]

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Furutachi Project talent profile. 2011 . Furutachi Project. Japan. Japanese. https://web.archive.org/web/20100727100625/http://www.furutachi-project.co.jp/profile/talent_07.shtml. 2010-07-27. dead. 10 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Talk Session . 15 June 2011 . Nihombashi/Kyobashi Art & Antiques Festival . Tokyo Art & Antiques . Tokyo . https://archive.today/20130216223442/http://www.tokyoartantiques.com/en/event/2011index.html. 2013-02-16. dead . 10 January 2013 .
  3. Web site: Nice Couple Awards announced. 13 April 2008. Tokyograph. 10 January 2013.
  4. Web site: 村上久美子 . 中尾彬さん「突然」心不全で死去 数年前から終活 “ねじねじ”大量に捨てられ嘆きも - おくやみ : 日刊スポーツ . 2024-05-22 . nikkansports.com . ja.
  5. Web site: ビートたけしが「龍三と七人の子分たち」に4冠授ける、東スポ映画大賞発表. ナタリー . ナターシャ . 2016-01-26. 2019-03-02.
  6. Web site: 帰らざる日々. January 27, 2021. Nikkatsu.
  7. Web site: 'Achilles to Kame' - Kitano's lost the plot. Mark. Schilling. 3 October 2008. The Japan Times Online. The Japan Times Ltd.. Japan. 10 January 2013.
  8. Web site: Takeshi and his cast of gangsters attend Japan premiere of 'Outrage Beyond'. 20 September 2012. Japan Today. GPlusMedia Co., Ltd.. 10 January 2013.
  9. Web site: 時には昔の話を 森山周一郎 声優と呼ばれた俳優. October 22, 2022. eiga.com.
  10. Web site: Akira Nakao (visual voices guide) - Behind The Voice Actors. behindthevoiceactors.com. June 10, 2021. . Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources..
  11. 『LOST JUDGMENT：裁かれざる記憶』中尾彬 インタビュー映像. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/LT-r2vOwoSM . 2021-12-19 . live. YouTube. June 3, 2021. June 10, 2021.

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