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
Rodan
Farm Girls
The Sword of Doom
The Battle of Okinawa
Japan's Longest Day
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
Admiral Yamamoto

Top Movie Credits

Harakiri Hayato Yazaki
Yojimbo First Samurai
Kwaidan (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
Rodan Senkichi
The Sword of Doom Bunnojo Utsuki
The Battle of Okinawa Chief of Staff Ueno
Japan's Longest Day First Lieutnenant Kuroda
Admiral Yamamoto (uncredited)