Jirō Dan Explained

Jirō Dan
Native Name:団 時朗
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Place:Kyoto, Japan
Years Active:1966–2023

was a Japanese actor, singer, and model best known for his role as Hideki Go/Ultraman Jack in The Return of Ultraman, making guest appearances in subsequent Ultraman productions as well. His real name was Hideo Murata (村田 秀雄).[1] He was born in Kyoto and graduated from Heian High School.

Illness and death

In 2017, Jiro was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died on March 22, 2023, at the age of 74.[2]

Selected filmography

Films

Television

Notes and References

  1. Book: 2003. 日本タレント名鑑2004. 181. VIPタイムズ社. 978-4990124212.
  2. News: 「帰ってきたウルトラマン」団時朗さん死去、74歳 17年に肺がん診断、昨年末悪化し力尽きる . 24 March 2023 . Nikkan Sports . 24 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Return of Ultraman Actor Jiro Dan Passes Away at 74. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. March 24, 2023. Anime News Network. April 2, 2023.