Tamao Nakamura

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Tamao Nakamura

Acting July 12, 1939

Kyoto, Japan

Tamao Nakamura was a Japanese actress who began her film career in the 1950s after being discovered while still a junior high school student. She became known for films including…

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My Neighbors the Yamadas

My Neighbors the Yamadas

7.0 1999 Movie
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

8.4 1961 Movie
Suzuran

Suzuran

8.5 1999 TV Show
Beppin-san

Beppin-san

6.3 2016 TV Show
Professional Killers

Professional Killers

8.0 1972 TV Show
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game

Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game

9.3 2003 TV Show
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura

Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura

7.5 2017 Movie
Three Sisters

Three Sisters

8.0 1967 TV Show
Shin Heike Monogatari

Shin Heike Monogatari

7.3 1972 TV Show
Taira Clan Saga

Taira Clan Saga

6.8 1955 Movie
Conflagration

Conflagration

7.1 1958 Movie
The High School Heroes

The High School Heroes

2021 TV Show

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Tamao Nakamura was a Japanese actress who began her film career in the 1950s after being discovered while still a junior high school student. She became known for films including Conflagration (1958), Bonchi (1960), Satan’s Sword (1960), and The Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer (1961). She also appeared in Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) and provided a voice role in My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999). She was the daughter of kabuki actor Nakamura Ganjirō II and was married to actor Shintarō Katsu. Nakamura died in Kyoto on June 9, 2026, at the age of 86.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    Ichiban aitaihito

    Movie Shoko Yanai

  2. 2022
    Korosuna

    Movie Otama

  3. 2021
    The High School Heroes

    TV show Fumi Domon

  4. 2017
    Issa

    Movie Satsu

  5. 2017
    Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura

    Movie Kin

  6. 2016
    Beppin-san

    TV show Tokuko Bando

  7. 2011
    Ninja Kids!!!

    Movie

  8. 2009
    Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance

    Movie

  9. 2008
    Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies

    Movie

  10. 2007
    Tsubaki Sanjuro

    Movie Mrs. Mutsuta

  11. 2007
    冠婚葬祭探偵

    TV show

  12. 2006
    Murder of the Inugami Clan

    Movie Kashiwaya no Nyobo

  13. 2006
    Momotaro Samurai

    TV show Chiyo

  14. 2003
    女金融道シリーズ

    TV show

  15. 2003
    Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game

    TV show Guest

  16. 2000
    おばさん会長・紫の犯罪清掃日記!ゴミは殺しを知っている

    TV show

More credits
  1. 1999
    My Neighbors the Yamadas

    Movie Shige's Friend (voice)

  2. 1999
    Suzuran

    TV show Toshi Kawamura

  3. 1998
    Akimahende!

    TV show Katsura Kiyomizu

  4. 1998
    おばはん刑事!流石姫子

    TV show

  5. 1997
    京都祇園入り婿刑事事件簿

    TV show

  6. 1997
    Mokuyou no Kaidan'97: Akuryou Gakuen

    Movie

  7. 1997
    Risou no Kekkon

    TV show Yamada Sakura

  8. 1995
    さんま・玉緒のお年玉あんたの夢をかなえたろかスペシャル

    TV show

  9. 1994
    Turning Point

    Movie Shizuko

  10. 1992
    The River with No Bridge

    Movie Nui Hatanaka

  11. 1992
    At the Scene of Life

    TV show Sugihara Sonoe

  12. 1992
    森の石松

    Movie

  13. 1991
    Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle

    Movie

  14. 1991
    High Heels Gang

    Movie

  15. 1988
    Dokudami Tenement

    Movie

  16. 1986
    One Who Died in Vain

    Movie

  17. 1985
    Abarenbo Shogun II – New Year’s Special

    Movie

  18. 1982
    Stray Wolf

    Movie

  19. 1981
    The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita Story

    Movie

  20. 1981
    Samurai of Hachiman

    Movie

  21. 1981
    Flames of Blood

    Movie

  22. 1980
    The Trading Company

    TV show Mura Kajii

  23. 1980
    Keishi-K

    TV show

  24. 1980
    Zoku zoku jiken

    TV show