Quick Facts
Born:
1930-12-08
Birthplace:
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Credits:
90 Total Roles
Akira Nagoya
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Biography
Akira Nagoya was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who specialized in playing comical roles. He's well know for playing Yūtarō Asahina in the Tokusatsu superhero series Ultraman Taro.
After graduating from junior high school in 1949, he entered the Tokyo Broadcasting Company (NHK) training school as a third-year student. His classmates included Hisashi Katsuta and Kazue Takahashi, who later became active as voice actors.
In 1959, he joined the Bungakuza theatre company; in 1963, he participated in the founding of the theatre company Kumo. When Kumo disbanded in 1975, he moved on to work as a freelance theatre artist, appearing on stages such as Jijinkai and Komatsuza.
After graduating from junior high school in 1949, he entered the Tokyo Broadcasting Company (NHK) training school as a third-year student. His classmates included Hisashi Katsuta and Kazue Takahashi, who later became active as voice actors.
In 1959, he joined the Bungakuza theatre company; in 1963, he participated in the founding of the theatre company Kumo. When Kumo disbanded in 1975, he moved on to work as a freelance theatre artist, appearing on stages such as Jijinkai and Komatsuza.
Known For
Princess Mononoke
Cowherd (voice)
High and Low
Detective Yamamoto
A Thousand and One Nights
Sailor (voice)
Flying Phantom Ship
Hayato's Father (voice)
Akitsu Hot Springs
Shimamura
Return of Ultraman
Narrator
Ultraman Taro
Captain Yutaro Asahina
Station
Takada
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment MOVIE | Chief Sakamoto |
| 1999 | Round About Midnight MOVIE | Homeless Man |
| 1999 | Yakuza Ladies: Red Murder MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | Love Letter MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | Yakuza Ladies: Decision MOVIE | Self |
| 1997 | Woman in Witness Protection MOVIE | Director Hatano |
| 1997 | Princess Mononoke MOVIE | Cowherd (voice) |
| 1994 | The Notorious Bored Samurai 9 MOVIE | Kii Koya Bunzaemon |
| 1993 | Bokyo MOVIE | Self |
| 1992 | Kwaidan MOVIE | Self |