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Tamao Nakamura

Tamao Nakamura

Actor · born 12 July 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 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.

Where to start: The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961).

As actor 74

TV shows 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Tamao Nakamura movie?

By viewer score, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) at 8.4/10.

What are Tamao Nakamura’s most popular movies?

My Neighbors the Yamadas, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer.

How many movies has Tamao Nakamura made?

74 films on TMDB, 74 as actor.

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