Tamao Nakamura
ActingTamao 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.
Movies
Shoko Yanai
Ichiban aitaihito
2023
Otama
Korosuna
2022
Kin
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
2017
Ninja Kids!!!
2011
Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance
2009
Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies
2008
Mrs. Mutsuta
Tsubaki Sanjuro
2007
Kashiwaya no Nyobo
Murder of the Inugami Clan
2006
Shige's Friend (voice)
My Neighbors the Yamadas
1999
Mokuyou no Kaidan'97: Akuryou Gakuen
1997
Shizuko
Turning Point
1994
Nui Hatanaka
The River with No Bridge
1992
森の石松
1992
Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle
1991
High Heels Gang
1991
Dokudami Tenement
1988
One Who Died in Vain
1986
Abarenbo Shogun II – New Year’s Special
1985
Stray Wolf
1982
The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita Story
1981
TV Shows
Fumi Domon
The High School Heroes
2021
Tokuko Bando
Beppin-san
2016
Chiyo
Momotaro Samurai
2006
Guest
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game
2003
おばさん会長・紫の犯罪清掃日記!ゴミは殺しを知っている
2000
Toshi Kawamura
Suzuran
1999
Katsura Kiyomizu
Akimahende!
1998
Yamada Sakura
Risou no Kekkon
1997
Mura Kajii
The Trading Company
1980
Keishi-K
1980
Zoku zoku jiken
1980
Please Hire Me!
1976
倉橋の妻
松本清張シリーズ・中央流沙
1975
Okura
Professional Killers
1972
Taira no Tokiko
Shin Heike Monogatari
1972
Ikumatsu
Three Sisters
1967