Akira Nakao - Actor Profile

Akira Nakao

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 11, 1942
Birth Place: Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

About Akira Nakao

Akira Nakao (中尾 彬, Nakao Akira, born August 11, 1942) is a Japanese actor, TV personality, and artist from Kisarazu, Chiba. Nakao is represented by the Furutachi Project agency. Description above from the Wikipedia article Akira Nakao, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Akira Nakao reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Akira Nakao's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Akira Nakao remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Baian the Assassin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Akira Nakao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akira Nakao's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Akira Nakao.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Fly me to the Saitama Kenzo Hakuhodo Hit Similar →
2015 No Longer Heroine Self Hit Similar →
2015 No Longer Heroine Akira Nakao Hit Similar →
2015 Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen Mokichi Average Similar →
2012 Beyond Outrage Tomita Hit Similar →
2010 GARO: Red Requiem Kenichi Kurusu Average Similar →
2009 The Vulture Ryosuke Iijima Super Hit Similar →
2008 Achilles and the Tortoise Risuke Kuramochi Hit Similar →
2004 Godzilla: Final Wars Original Gotengo Commander Hit Similar →
2003 Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. Premier Hayoto Igarashi Hit Similar →
2002 Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla 2003 Prime Minister Hayato Igarashi Hit Similar →
2001 Yakuza Ladies: Companions in Hell - Average Similar →
2000 The Frame Hirofumi Arikawa Average Similar →
1999 Yakuza Ladies: Red Murder - Average Similar →
1998 Fallen Angels - Hit Similar →
1998 Yakuza Ladies: Decision - Average Similar →
1997 The Files of Young Kindaichi: Legend of the Shanghai Mermaid 藤堂 壮介(Sousuke Toudou) Hit Similar →
1997 Akagi the Gambler II - Flop Similar →
1995 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah Commander Takaki Aso Super Hit Similar →
1995 Jingi 4 - Flop Similar →
1994 Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla Colonel Takaaki Aso Hit Similar →
1994 Maji! 2 - Average Similar →
1993 Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II Commander Takaki Aso Hit Similar →
1993 Double Action. 45 - Hit Similar →
1993 Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2 - Average Similar →
1992 Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion Ibaki Hit Similar →
1991 Yakuza Warfare - Average Similar →
1990 1750 Days of Turbulence - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Ronin-gai Shichirôemon Obata Average Similar →
1989 Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell - Average Similar →
1988 Labyrinth Romanesque Ichitaro Akimoto Flop Similar →
1985 Spring Bell Maki Katsumori Average Similar →
1982 Ninja Wars Dongo Matsunaga Average Similar →
1982 To Trap a Kidnapper - Average Similar →
1981 The Blazing Valiant Tenbo Flop Similar →
1981 Island of the Evil Spirits Morie Osakabe Average Similar →
1981 The Hidden Trail of the Beasts Detective Maruyama Super Hit Similar →
1981 Baian the Assassin Mondonosuke Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Fixer - Average Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Hit Similar →
1978 The Days of No Return - Hit Similar →
1977 Double Suicide at Nishijin Amano Super Hit Similar →
1975 Death at an Old Mansion Kosuke Kindaichi Average Similar →
1971 Onna no Iji Kada Shuhei Hit Similar →
1971 Shadow of Deception Sozo Emura Average Similar →
1970 Take Care, Red Riding Hood Second elder brother of Kaoru Average Similar →
1970 The Vampire Doll Hiroshi Takagi Hit Similar →
1964 Only on Mondays Osamu Average Similar →
1962 The Guys Who Put Money on Me Bartender at the "Toto" bar Flop Similar →
1962 Danger Pays - Hit Similar →

Akira Nakao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akira Nakao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akira Nakao is "Baian the Assassin" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Akira Nakao acted in?

Akira Nakao has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akira Nakao?

Other notable films include "The Hidden Trail of the Beasts", "The Vulture", and "1750 Days of Turbulence".