About
Tamao 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.
Known for
Beppin-sanSeries • 2016
SuzuranSeries • 1999
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu GameSeries • 2003
Professional KillersSeries • 1972
My Neighbors the YamadasMovie • 1999
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's PrayerMovie • 1961
Destiny: The Tale of KamakuraMovie • 2017
Taira Clan SagaMovie • 1955
ConflagrationMovie • 1958
The Man Without a MapMovie • 1968
Ninja Kids!!!Movie • 2011