Kōji Nanbara
Known for
Kōji Nanbara reached veteran standing the slow way, as a Japanese actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 'The Human Condition I: No Greater Love' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Kô. Viewers may also know him from 'The Bad Sleep Well'. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. There are 54 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories.
Kōji Nanbara
51 Movies · 3 Series
Kōji Nanbara reached veteran standing the slow way, as a Japanese actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 'The Human Condition I: No Greater Love' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Kô. Viewers may also know him from 'The Bad Sleep Well'. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. There are 54 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories.
Movies
Plays Kô
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959
Plays Public Prosecutor Horiuchi
The Bad Sleep Well
1960
Plays Gonzo Gonda
Abashiri Prison
1965
Plays The God Ophelius (voice)
Hermes - Winds of Love
1997
Plays No. 1
Branded to Kill
1967
Plays Priest Shikami
Demon Pond
1979
Plays Sameshima
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable
1973
Plays Toad
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
Plays Kakuzen
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
1971
Plays Mitsunari Ishida
Love Under the Crucifix
1962
Plays Yanagisawa Dewa-no-kami
Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy
1968
Plays Yoshitoshi, the third son of Kido
Stepbrothers
1957
Plays Ōwada
Wandering Ginza Butterfly
1972
Plays Yoneda
A Taxing Woman's Return
1988
Plays Chamberlain Tatewaki
Eleven Samurai
1967
Plays Sengoku
Ohyaku: The Female Demon
1968
Plays Mr. Nakamura
The Cherry Orchard
1990
Plays Yotoku Miyagi
Who Are You, Mr. Sorge?
1961
Plays Shiro Jinnai
Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny
1970
Plays Shiro Jinnai
Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow
1971
Plays Shojiro Izumi
Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder
1972
Plays Kenichi Uhara
Zero Focus
1961
Plays Yuuki - Yoriko's husband
Towering Waves
1960
Plays Enomoto
Remembrance
1988
Plays Neko
Warrior of the Wind
1964
Plays Akama
Danger Stalks Near
1957
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Full Filmography 54
Hermes - Winds of Love
The God Ophelius (voice)
1997
Film
Burai-Heiya
Kajiyama
1995
Film
The Cherry Orchard
Mr. Nakamura
1990
Film
Remembrance
Enomoto
1988
Film
A Taxing Woman's Return
Yoneda
1988
Film
Sailor Suit Rebel Alliance
Yuichiro Yamagata · 23 episodes
1986–
TV
Demon Pond
Priest Shikami
1979
Film
Visitor After Dark
Arao
1975
Film
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Toad
1974
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kōji Nanbara still alive?
Kōji Nanbara passed away on December 20, 2001 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of Kōji Nanbara?
Kōji Nanbara is best known for roles in The Human Condition I: No Greater Love, The Bad Sleep Well, Branded to Kill.
How many movies has Kōji Nanbara been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1953), Kōji Nanbara has appeared in 51 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Kōji Nanbara's first movie?
The career of Kōji Nanbara began with Ghost of Saga Mansion (1953).
What is Kōji Nanbara's most recent movie or series?
Kōji Nanbara's most recent release is Heisei Restoration: The Wolves March On, which premiered on October 26, 2000.
What TV shows has Kōji Nanbara appeared in?
On television, Kōji Nanbara has appeared in Kogarashi Monjiro, Sailor Suit Rebel Alliance, Diamond Eye: Warrior Of Light, Key Hunter.
Kōji Nanbara
1927-06-07 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Kōji Nanbara (June 7, 1927 – December 20, 2001) was a Japanese actor. He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He died of a myocardial infarction in Chōfu, Tokyo at age 74.Kōji Nanbara, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.