Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai (仲代 達矢, Nakadai Tatsuya; born Motohisa Nakadai; December 13, 1932 – November 8, 2025) was a Japanese actor. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema, he collaborated extensively with many of Japan's best-known and acclaimed directors. In his over seven decade career, he appeared in more than 160 films, and received numerous accolades. He was honored with a Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1996 and Japan's Order of Culture in 2015.
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A lifelong stage actor, he founded the Gendai Nohgaku-kai troupe in 1975 and continued performing on stage into his nineties.
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Born
Dec 13, 1932
Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
Died
Nov 08, 2025
Known For
Acting
Movies
192 acting
0 crew
Popularity
2.2
Known For
Seven Samurai
1954
as Samurai Wandering through Town (uncredited)
Ran
1985
as Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
Harakiri
1962
as Hanshiro Tsugumo
High and Low
1963
as Chief Detective Tokura
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013
as Charcoal-maker Old Man (voice)
Kagemusha
1980
as Shingen Takeda / Kagemusha
Yojimbo
1961
as Unosuke, gunfighter
Kwaidan
1965
as Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
Sanjuro
1962
as Hanbei Muroto
Samurai Rebellion
1967
as Tatewaki Asano
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