Atsuo Nakamura


Atsuo Nakamura is a Japanese actor and politician. He has appeared in more than fifty films since 1964.

Career

Nakamura first joined the Haiyuza theatre troupe in 1962, and became famous for his starring role in the television jidaigeki Kogarashi Monjirō, which began broadcasting in 1972. He later hosted several television news programs before becoming elected to the House of Councillors in 1998. He lost his seat in the 2004 election.

Selected filmography

Films

TV