Nobuo Kaneko

Born: 1923-03-27

Birthplace: Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Nobuo Kaneko (金子信雄 Kaneko Nobuo, 27 March 1923 – 20 January 1995) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1950 and 1993. He was a versatile character actor, playing roles ranging from comedic buffoons to hardened yakuza bosses.

Known For

Ikiru
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
The Return of Godzilla
The Inferno
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Godzilla 1985
The Fall of Ako Castle
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics
Never Give Up

Top Movie Credits

Ikiru Mitsuo, son of Kanji
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Kirihara Gôchô
The Return of Godzilla Home Affairs Minister Isomura
The Inferno Emma Daio
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima Yoshio Yamamori
Battles Without Honor and Humanity Yoshio Yamamori
Godzilla 1985 Home Affairs Minister Isomura
The Fall of Ako Castle Kira
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Yoshio Yamamori
Never Give Up Head of Mizoguchi City