Ichirō Nakatani

Born: 1930-10-15

Birthplace: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Biography

Ichirō Nakatani (Japanese: 中谷 一郎, Hepburn: Nakatani Ichirō) was a Japanese actor. He attended Waseda University but withdrew before completing his degree and joining the Haiyuza Theatre Company. In 1959, Nakatani won Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year. Nakatani was well known for his role as Ninja Kazaguruma no Yahichi in the jidaigeki drama Mito Kōmon.

Known For

Harakiri
Yojimbo
Kwaidan
The Imperial Navy
Rodan
Shogun's Samurai
The Battle of Okinawa
Japan's Longest Day
Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Farm Girls

Top Movie Credits

Harakiri Hayato Yazaki
Yojimbo First Samurai
Kwaidan (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
The Imperial Navy
Rodan Senkichi
Shogun's Samurai Gyobu Amano
The Battle of Okinawa Chief of Staff Ueno
Japan's Longest Day First Lieutnenant Kuroda
Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Farm Girls