Tamao Nakamura

Biography

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

My Neighbors the Yamadas

as Shige's Friend (voice)

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

as Hinannmin no Shôjo

Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura

as Kin

Taira Clan Saga

as Shigeko

Conflagration

as Woman at Gobancho

Ninja Kids!!!

The Man Without a Map

as Detective's Wife

Murder of the Inugami Clan

as Kashiwaya no Nyobo

The Demon of Mount Oe

Bamboo Doll of Echizen

as Omitsu