Tamao Nakamura
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1939-07-12 · Kyoto, Japan
- Died
- 2026-06-09
Known for
- My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) — Shige's Friend (voice)
- The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) — Hinannmin no Shôjo
- Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura (2017) — Kin
- Taira Clan Saga (1955) — Shigeko
- Conflagration (1958) — Woman at Gobancho
- Ninja Kids!!! (2011)
- The Man Without a Map (1968) — Detective's Wife
- Murder of the Inugami Clan (2006) — Kashiwaya no Nyobo
- The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)
- Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) — Omitsu
- Ten Women in Black (1961) — Shio Shimura
- Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade (1963) — Chisa
- Satan's Sword (1960) — Ohama / Otoyo
- Satan's Sword II: The Dragon God (1960) — Otoyo
- Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter (1961)
- A Lustful Man (1961) — Omachi