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.
Acted in 159
2020s
- 2023
- 2022
Korosuna
Otama
- 2021
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance
Movie
- 2008
Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies
Movie
- 2007
Tsubaki Sanjuro
Mrs. Mutsuta
- 2006
Momotaro Samurai
Chiyo · 8 episodes
- 2003
- 2000
おばさん会長・紫の犯罪清掃日記!ゴミは殺しを知っている
TV
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Akimahende!
Katsura Kiyomizu · 11 episodes
- 1997
Mokuyou no Kaidan'97: Akuryou Gakuen
Movie
Risou no Kekkon
Yamada Sakura · 10 episodes
- 1994
- 1992
The River with No Bridge
Nui Hatanaka
森の石松
Movie
- 1991
Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle
Movie
High Heels Gang
Movie
1980s
- 1988
Dokudami Tenement
Movie
- 1986
- 1985
Abarenbo Shogun II – New Year’s Special
Movie
- 1982
Stray Wolf
Movie
- 1981
The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita Story
Movie
Samurai of Hachiman
Movie
Flames of Blood
Movie
- 1980
The Trading Company
Mura Kajii · 4 episodes
Keishi-K
TV
Zoku zoku jiken
TV
The Way to The Gold Medals
Ine Miki
1970s
- 1979
Oh, My Son!
Kitamura
Devil's Flute
Chiyo
- 1976
Please Hire Me!
TV
- 1975
松本清張シリーズ・中央流沙
倉橋の妻 · 1 episode
- 1973
The King
Koharu Sakata
- 1972
Summer Soldiers
Mrs. Shimezu
Shin Heike Monogatari
Taira no Tokiko · 52 episodes
- 1970
Will to Conquer
Kisei Iwasaki
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Desperate Hoodlum
Movie
Gambling Den's Master Clan
Movie
The Man Without a Map
Detective's Wife
- 1967
Shroud of Snow
Sei
- 1966
Dokonjo Taisho
Movie
Tale of a Carpenter
Movie
- 1965
New Tengu from Mount Kurama
Movie
Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire
Nui Higaki
- 1963
Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade
Chisa
Bamboo Doll of Echizen
Omitsu
- 1962
The Notorious Man's Return
Okinu
Seven Miles to Nakayama
Oshima / Onaka
Sabakareru Echizen no kami
Movie
情熱の詩人啄木
Movie
Keshin
Movie
The Actress and the Three Rascals
Movie
- 1961
Bad Reputation Returns
Okinu
The Phantom Samurai
Movie
Buddha
Auttami
The Radiant Prince
Oborozukiyo
Tough Guy
Okinu
Suttobi jingi
Movie
Koina no Ginpei
Movie
Kodachi o tsukau onna
Movie
A Design for Dying
Tomie Oki
Ten Women in Black
Shio Shimura
Adorable Schemers
Movie
Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger
Movie
Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut
Movie
- 1960
Satan's Sword II: The Dragon God
Otoyo
Kyōkaku harusame kasa
Movie
Tsukinode no ketto
Oyasu
Satan's Sword
Ohama / Otoyo
Wanderer's Story: Checkmate
Movie
Genroku onna daimyō
Movie
The Blind Menace
Movie
Scarred Yosaburo
Movie
Gentarō fune
Movie
Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
Movie
The Demon of Mount Oe
Movie
Yosakoi sandogasa
Movie
The Casebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Beautiful Spider
Moyo
Princess Sen in Edo
Okatsu
The Two Musashis
Movie
1950s
- 1959
Enchanted Princess
Princess No.4
Seki no Yatappe
Movie
Tsukikage Hyōgo: Jōdan kasumigiri
Movie
The Princess Says No
Movie
A Gambler as I Am
Movie
The Lord Pretends
Otama
Naruto no hanayome
Movie
The Lord and the Gambler
Osaki
Jirocho Fuji
Movie
A Thousand Flying Cranes
Mitsue
Ojo-kichiza
Movie
Snake Princess
Movie
Kijo keizu
Movie
Tenryū no karasu
Movie
- 1958
The Footmark of a Snow Fairy
Movie
Travels of Lord Mito
Okinu
Ambush at Iga Pass
Movie
Nuregami kenpo
Movie
Conflagration
Woman at Gobancho
Edo wa aozora
Movie
Megitsune Buro
Movie
Kuchibue o fuku wataridori
Movie
White Snake Woman
Movie
Nagareboshi jūjiuchi
Movie
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes
Shinobu
Shogun's Holiday
Movie
Hanatarō Jumon
Movie
The Magnificent Five
Movie
Zenigata Heiji torimono hikae: hachi-nin no hanayome
Movie
- 1957
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil
Movie
Sora tobu wakamusha
Movie
Ninjutsu wakashu: Tenma Kotarō
Movie
Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower
Movie
Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School
Movie
The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood
Movie
Akadô Suzunosuke
Movie
An Osaka Story
Aya
Daiei Studio is Bustling
Movie
- 1956
Fighting Fire Fighter
Movie
Tsukigata Hanpeita
Utagiku
The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane Continued
Movie
The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane
Movie
Flowery Brothers
Movie
Sisters of Gion
Movie
Zangiku monogatari
Otsuru
Shirai Gonpachi
Movie
- 1955
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn
Movie
Revenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi Pass
Movie
Three Stripes in the Sun
Satsumi (uncredited)
Taira Clan Saga
Shigeko
Otōsan wa Ohitoyoshi
Movie
The Rust Cleaner Sings
Movie
- 1954
Case Files of Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord
Movie
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5
Movie
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 4
Movie
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 3
Movie
Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1
Movie
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現代インチキ物語 ど狸
Movie
Appearances1
1970s
- 1978
The Blind Swordsman
Self