Ganjirō Nakamura II

Born: 1902-02-17

Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

Biography

Nakamura Ganjirō II was a Japanese kabuki and film actor. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1941 and 1980, directed by notable filmmakers such as Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Akira Kurosawa, and Mikio Naruse.

Known For

The Rape
Kwaidan
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
The Lower Depths
Odd Obsession
The Three Treasures
Summer Clouds
Floating Weeds
Buddha
The End of Summer

Top Movie Credits

The Rape Akiyama
Kwaidan Publisher (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
The Lower Depths Rokubei, Osugi's Husband
Odd Obsession Kenji Kenmochi
The Three Treasures Emperor Keikō
Floating Weeds Komajuro Arashi
Buddha Ashoka
The End of Summer Kohayagawa Manbei