Hiroshi Nagano | |
Children: | 2 |
Birth Date: | 9 October 1972 |
Birth Place: | Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan |
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Years Active: | –present |
is a Japanese singer, rapper, actor, and television host. He is a former member of V6, a dance-vocal group formed in 1995 by Johnny & Associates, and its subunit 20th Century.[1] He is best-known for his role in the popular tokusatsu series Ultraman Tiga, as the lead character, Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga.
In 1986, at age 14, Nagano joined Johnny & Associates as a Johnny's Jr. He quit Johnny's Jr. in 1990 to continue his studies but rejoined in mid-1992. V6 was formed on 4 September 1995.[2] They made their CD debut on 1 November 1995.
In 1988, Nagano made his acting debut in the television series, Kinpachi-sensei.[3] He landed his first lead role in 1996 as Daigo Madoka in the tokusatsu television drama Ultraman Tiga.[4] In addition to starring in the Ultraman Tiga television series, he has also appeared in several of its spin-offs and feature films.
Nagano was born on 9 October 1972 in Yamato, Kanagawa.[5] His parents run a bicycle shop. Nagano is a qualified chef and vegetable sommelier.[6] He married actress Miho Shiraishi on 29 November 2016.[7] They have two children.[8] [9]
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | |
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1994 | Shoot | Makoto Saiki | Kazuki Ōmori | ||
1998 | Shinsei Toilet no Hanako-san | Professor Yabe | Yukihiko Tsutsumi | ||
2000 | Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga | Hirochika Muraishi | Lead role | ||
2001 | Milo | Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise | Voice role (Japanese dub)[10] | ||
2003 | Hard Luck Hero | Kenshi Kishimoto | Sabu | Lead role with V6 | |
2004 | Thunderbirds | John Tracy | Jonathan Frakes | Voice role (Japanese dub) | |
2005 | Hold Up Down | Yusuke Hoshino | Sabu | Lead role with V6 | |
2008 | Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers | Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga | Takeshi Yagi | Lead role |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | |
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1988 | Kinpachi-sensei Season 3 | Kōji Naruse | TBS | ||
1994–1995 | Shin Akakabu Kenji Funsenki | Masao Hīragi | TV Asahi | ||
1995 | V no Honoo | Hiroshi Nagano | Fuji TV | Lead role with V6 | |
1996 | Handsome Man | Tobio Saeki | TV Asahi | Lead role | |
1996–1997 | Ultraman Tiga | Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga | TBS | Lead role | |
1998 | Ultraman Dyna | Daigo Madoka | TBS | Guest appearance, ep 50–51 | |
1998 | Pu-Pu-Pu- | TBS | Guest appearance | ||
1999 | Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko | Religious salesman | TBS | Episode 1 | |
1999 | Shin Oretachi no Tabi Ver.1999 | Street musician | Fuji TV | ||
2001 | Shōnen Taiya: Gypsy | Convenience store clerk | Fuji TV | Mini-drama | |
2002 | Shōnen Taiya: Shitsuon (Yoru no Ongaku) | Masaki Mamiya | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role | |
2002 | Engimono: Nishiki★Koi | Takayuki Mizuno | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role | |
2003 | Kimi wa Pet | Yūji Yoshida | TBS | Guest appearance | |
2004 | Engimono: Grift no Teguchi | Teramachi | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role | |
2004 | Nurseman | Tetsurō Wakatsuki | Nippon TV | Guest appearance | |
2005 | Gekidan Engimono: Atarashii Ikimono | Takashi Ono | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role | |
2006 | 2nd House | Kōichi Misawa | TV Tokyo | Lead role | |
2006 | Keishichō Sōsaikka 9 Gakari SP | Akihisa Manabe | TV Asahi | Television special | |
2007 | Benkyo Shiteitai! | Junpei Hashiguchi | NHK | Lead role[11] | |
2008 | Yasuko to Kenji | Kenichi Shimada | Nippon TV | Guest appearance | |
2020 | Karera wo Mireba Wakaru Koto | Kamoi Yosuke | Wowow | ||
2020 | Haken no Hinkaku 2 | Atsushi Sumida | Nippon TV | Episode 6 |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | |
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1993–1997 | Idol on Stage | Cast member | NHK BS2 | ||
1994 | Chōjin: Dutch Ball Densetsu | Cast member | Kansai TV | ||
1999–2002 | Boon! | Cast member | Nippon TV | ||
2002–2004 | Mobi | Host | Nippon TV | 100 episodes | |
2008 | Gekkan Moto GP Plus | Cast member | Nippon TV | ||
2010–2011 | Ryōri no Kaijin | Host | TV Asahi | ||
2011 | 1 Oku-ri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete | Host/Cast member | Nippon TV | Host of one corner | |
2011–2013 | Oh! Doya Kao Summit | Host/Cast member | TV Asahi | Host of the gourmet editions | |
2012–present | Mizuno Maki no Mahō no Restaurant R | Cast member | MBS | ||
2013–present | Hare, Tokidoki Farm! | Host | NHK BS Premium | ||
2013–2018 | Ametalk | Guest | TV Asahi | 5 episodes | |
2017–present | Yojigoji Days | Host | TV Tokyo | Wednesday host[12] |