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 Sword of Doom
Sandakan No. 8
The Battle of Okinawa
Rodan
The Betrayal
Attack Squadron
Tenchu!
Top Movie Credits
Harakiri
Hayato Yazaki
Yojimbo
First Samurai
Kwaidan
(segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)
The Sword of Doom
Bunnojo Utsuki
Sandakan No. 8
Yamamoto
The Battle of Okinawa
Chief of Staff Ueno
Rodan
Senkichi
The Betrayal
Jurota Makabe
Attack Squadron
Petty Officer Nakamura