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Tamao Nakamura

Tamao Nakamura

Birthday: 1939-07-12 | Place of Birth: 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 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
Ichiban aitaihito

as    Shoko Yanai

2022
Korosuna

as    Otama

2017
2017
Issa

as    Satsu

2006
Momotaro Samurai

as    Chiyo

2005
My Neighbors the Yamadas

as    Shige's Friend (voice)

1998
Akimahende!

as    Katsura Kiyomizu

1997
Risou no Kekkon

as    Yamada Sakura

1992
The River with No Bridge

as    Nui Hatanaka

1992
At the Scene of Life

as    Sugihara Sonoe