About
Tatsuya Nakadai (仲代 達矢, Nakadai Tatsuya; born Motohisa Nakadai; December 13, 1932 – November 8, 2025) was a Japanese actor. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Japanese cinema, he collaborated extensively with many of Japan's best-known and acclaimed directors. In his over seven decade career, he appeared in more than 160 films, and received numerous accolades. He was honored with a Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1996 and Japan's Order of Culture in 2015. Nakadai rose to prominence starring in Masaki Kobayashi's films, with his breakthrough being the protagonist of the epic anti-war trilogy The Human Condition (1959–1961). He won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for his performance as the vengeful ronin in Harakiri (1962), a role he considered his finest. Nakadai collaborated on eleven films with Kobayashi—including Kwaidan (1964) and Samurai Rebellion...
Known for
High and LowMovie • 1963
Seven SamuraiMovie • 1954
Cold Case: Door of TruthSeries • 2016
RanMovie • 1985
HarakiriMovie • 1962
Samurai BannersSeries • 2007
KagemushaMovie • 1980
The Tale of The Princess KaguyaMovie • 2013
Crying Out Love, in the Center of the WorldSeries • 2004
The Human Condition I: No Greater LoveMovie • 1959
The Human Condition II: Road to EternityMovie • 1959
YojimboMovie • 1961
SanjuroMovie • 1962
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's PrayerMovie • 1961
Samurai RebellionMovie • 1967
After the RainMovie • 2000
KwaidanMovie • 1965
The Sword of DoomMovie • 1966
YamatoMovie • 2005
Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!Movie • 1968
Belladonna of SadnessMovie • 1973
Wicked CityMovie • 1992
The Face of AnotherMovie • 1966
HachikoMovie • 1987