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Tatsuo Nadaka

Tatsuo Nadaka

Actor · b. 1951 · Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Tatsuo Nadaka, born on February 9, 1951, is a multi-talented figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, excelling as an actor, painter, and TV personality. He is associated with Production Ogaki. Hailing from Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Nadaka's journey began with academic pursuits, graduating from Kanazawa Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Despite familial ties to a metalworking business, Nadaka ventured into the world of modeling, prompted by a chance encounter with a renowned model at Kanazawa Station. The allure of the modeling world, with its lucrative income and exposure, prompted him to take on the name Tatsuro Nadaka and pursue a career in fashion modeling. However, his aspirations extended beyond modeling. Nadaka's path took a pivotal turn when he was scouted for acting. Overcoming initial uncertainties, he embraced the world of acting and transitioned to a full-fledged career. In 1976, he made his mark with the TBS drama "Tokyo Sunday Theater: Kon'yaku Jidai," marking his official entry into the acting scene. Nadaka's notable roles include starring in the Tokyo 12 Channel series "Oyako Deka" (1979), where he gained prominence. Renowned for his robust and distinguished presence, Nadaka solidified his popularity with his portrayal of the lead character in "The Hangman" series, under the name Tatsuro Nadaro. At the recommendation of Yoshihiro Minami, he later adopted the name Tatsuo Nadaka in 1994. His acting range extended to antagonistic roles in recent TV dramas and his appearance in NHK's historical drama "Komyo ga Tsuji," as well as hosting travel and gourmet shows. In 1986, Nadaka made headlines when his engagement to TV personality Kaoru Nishio was called off. Despite the intrigue, the reasons for the cancellation remained undisclosed. He later married a woman 17 years his junior, the niece of actress Yutaka Nakajima, with actor Keiju Kobayashi serving as the matchmaker. They have a son and a daughter. In 2011, Nadaka introduced the men's accessory brand "N Collection," which he produced. The brand was launched on the TV shopping channel QVC. Nadaka's life took a dramatic turn in 2012 when he was involved in a four-car collision caused by a rear-end collision while waiting at a traffic signal. Although he suffered mild whiplash symptoms, he proceeded with his scheduled work engagements. (Source: Wikipedia JA)

Movies18

  • Movie5.0

    Labyrinth Romanesque

    花園の迷宮

    1988 · 5 votes

  • Movie7.0

    Beyond Outrage

    アウトレイジ ビヨンド

    2012 · 286 votes

  • Movie6.8

    Outrage Coda

    アウトレイジ 最終章

    2017 · 190 votes

  • Movie

    Nile

    Nile ナイル

    1999

  • Movie6.3

    The Boss' Wife

    姐御

    1988 · 3 votes

  • Movie8.3

    I Want to Be a Shellfish

    私は貝になりたい

    2008 · 3 votes

  • Movie6.8

    Wuthering Heights

    嵐が丘

    1988 · 14 votes

  • Movie

    Violent Island: Dirty Money Hijack

    暴力列島 ダーティーマネージャック

    1992

  • Movie7.1

    Sleeping Forest

    “新参者”加賀恭一郎「眠りの森」

    2014 · 19 votes

  • Movie
  • Movie

    Emperor of Upheaval

    民暴の帝王

    1993

  • Movie5.4

    Domineering

    制覇

    1982 · 7 votes

  • Movie7.3

    AIBOU: The Movie II

    相棒 -劇場版Ⅱ- 警視庁占拠!特命係の一番長い夜

    2010 · 3 votes

  • Movie

    X Game 2

    ×ゲーム 2

    2012

  • Movie

    Lonely Hitman

    悲しきヒットマン

    1989

  • Movie7.0

    Specialist 2

    スペシャリスト2

    2014 · 1 votes

  • Movie

    Drifter Teppei

    流し屋 鉄平

    2015

  • Movie8.0

    Saya: Perspective in Love

    沙耶のいる透視図

    1986 · 3 votes

Series6

  • TV8.0

    Gokusen

    「ごくせん」

    2002 · 56 votes

  • TV7.2

    The Locked Room Murders

    鍵のかかった部屋

    2012 · 16 votes

  • TV

    Toge no Gunzo

    峠の群像

    1982

  • TV7.8

    Trace ~ Men of the science school ~

    トレース~科捜研の男~

    2019 · 2 votes

  • TV7.1

    Voice

    ヴォイス~命なき者の声~

    2009 · 5 votes

  • TV

    A Tale of Two Truncheons

    弐十手物語

    1984