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
Floating Clouds
Godzilla 1985
The Inferno
The Rainbow-Colored Flower
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
The Imperial Navy

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
Floating Clouds
Godzilla 1985 Home Affairs Minister Isomura
The Inferno Emma Daio
The Rainbow-Colored Flower Kashima
Battles Without Honor and Humanity Yoshio Yamamori
The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang Chief of Police
The Imperial Navy Chuichi Nagumo