Kan’emon Nakamura was an American actor who is best known for The 47 Ronin, Ôma no tsuji – Edo no maki, and Miyamoto Musashi. He was born on February 2, 1901, in Tokyo, Japan, and passed away on September 21, 1982.
Personal and Family Life
Kan’emon Nakamura was the father of Umenosuke Nakamura, continuing a legacy in the acting profession. Details about his personal life are not widely known, but he was recognized for his contributions to Japanese cinema.
Death and Legacy
Nakamura died on September 21, 1982, leaving behind a significant impact on the film industry. He is remembered for his roles in classic films that showcased his acting range and improved the appreciation of Japanese storytelling in cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 怪談 | 1965-01-06 | Kannai (segment “In a Cup of Tea”) |
| 新選組 | 1969-12-05 | Yasubo Katsu |
| 元禄 忠臣蔵 | 1941-12-08 | Sukeimon Tomimori |
| 宮本武蔵 | 1944-12-29 | Kojiro Sasaki |
| 阿部一族 | 1938-03-01 | Yagobei |
| 箱根風雲録 | 1952-03-14 | |
| あゝひめゆりの塔 | 1968-09-21 | Noguchi, principal |
| 河内山宗俊 | 1936-04-30 | Kaneko Ichinojo |
| どっこい生きてる | 1951-07-04 | Hanamura |
| 軍旗はためく下に | 1972-03-12 | Takeo Senda |
| 街の入墨者 | 1935-11-01 | Sanjiro |
| その前夜 | 1939-10-20 | Hikotaro |
| 天狗党 | 1969-11-15 | Jingosa |
| 風林火山 | 1969-03-01 | Nobukato Itagaki |
| 戦国群盗傳 前篇 虎狼 | 1937-02-11 | Rokuro Kai |
| 人情紙風船 | 1937-08-25 | Shinza |
| 大日向村 | 1940-10-30 | |
| 無宿人別帳 | 1963-01-27 | Seibei |
| 沖縄 | 1970-05-26 | |
| 戦国群盗伝 後篇 暁の前進 | 1937-02-20 | |
| 番町皿屋敷 | 1956-09-24 | |
| いのちぼうにふろう | 1971-09-11 | Ikuzô |
| 幡随院長兵衛 | 1940-05-29 |