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Katsuo Nakamura

Acting
Updated: May 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 23, 1938
Birth Place: Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

About Katsuo Nakamura

Katsuo Nakamura is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 5th Japan Academy Prize and at the 6th Hochi Film Award for Kagero-za, Buriki no kunsho, Shikake-nin Baian. He is the younger brother of the actor Kinnosuke Yorozuya. Description above from the Wikipedia article Katsuo Nakamura, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Katsuo Nakamura Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Katsuo Nakamura reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Katsuo Nakamura's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Katsuo Nakamura's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Shinran, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Katsuo Nakamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Katsuo Nakamura's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Katsuo Nakamura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Silence Old Buddhist Priest Hit Similar →
2016 Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken - Super Hit Similar →
2013 Ask This of Rikyu - Hit Similar →
2013 With All Our Might Kazuchiyo Hosoda Super Hit Similar →
2007 Closed Note Kiichiro Super Hit Similar →
2007 Dororo Bipa Hit Similar →
2004 Be with You Takumi's Boss Super Hit Similar →
2002 Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla Nishizawa Super Hit Similar →
2001 Misuzu Ueyama, Matsuzô Super Hit Similar →
2001 Closed Ward Kajiki, Hidemaru Super Hit Similar →
1999 Autumn Blossoms - Super Hit Similar →
1992 The River with No Bridge - Hit Similar →
1991 Mourning Work - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Music Box Shuzo Domon Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Greatest Man in the World Haguro Super Hit Similar →
1986 Desperate Pursuit Rokusuke Ōnuki Super Hit Similar →
1985 And Then Seigo Nagai Hit Similar →
1984 Heaven Station - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Kukai - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Buriki no kunsho - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Baian the Assassin Hikojiro Super Hit Similar →
1980 An Ocean to Cross Fusho Super Hit Similar →
1979 Nichiren - Hit Similar →
1971 Demons Gengobe Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Ambitious Chojiro Kondo Hit Similar →
1969 Samurai Banners Nobusato Itagaki Hit Similar →
1968 The Day the Sun Rose - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Man of a Stormy Era - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Koto—The Lake of Tears Ukichi Matsumiya Hit Similar →
1965 Nami kage - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan Hoichi (segment "Hoichi the Earless") Super Hit Similar →
1964 Raised in a Palace Yasuke Hit Similar →
1963 Tale of Army Brutality Naokichi Suzuki Super Hit Similar →
1963 Tale of A Company Boss Pt.5 Ishimatsu Morikawa Hit Similar →
1962 A Carpenter and Children - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Ambitious Youth Tasuke Ishii / Isshin Tasuke Super Hit Similar →
1960 Devotion to Railway Toshio Yajima Hit Similar →
1960 Shinran, Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Shinran - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Runway to Hell Naojirô Kataoka Hit Similar →
1960 The Great Road - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Magic Boy Yukimura Sanada (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda Kinoshita Tokichiro Super Hit Similar →
1959 Bride of Peacock Castle - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Yaji and Kita's Ghost Story Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Times of Joy and Sorrow Kotaro Super Hit Similar →
1957 Stepbrothers Tomohide, the fourth son of Kido Hit Similar →
1956 A Samurai's Honor at Pawn - Super Hit Similar →
1955 元祿美少年記 矢頭右衛門七 Super Hit Similar →

Katsuo Nakamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Katsuo Nakamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Katsuo Nakamura is "Shinran" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Katsuo Nakamura acted in?

Katsuo Nakamura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Katsuo Nakamura?

Other notable films include "元祿美少年記", "Autumn Blossoms", and "Buriki no kunsho".

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