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My Take
Kiichi Nakai carries a weight I find hard to imagine. His father was a film star who died when Nakai was two, and the director Yasujiro Ozu gave him his name, so he entered acting already measured against a man he never really knew. He could have coasted on that. Instead he built a career on range, moving between grave samurai roles and shabby, funny, defeated modern men. That comic touch impresses me most, because serious actors usually embarrass themselves reaching for it. He is in his sixties and still widening, which is rarer than any trophy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kiichi Nakai
- Name (Japanese)
- 中井貴一
- Born
- September 18, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Seikei University
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
- 1983 Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year
- 2020 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%AD%E4%BA%95%E8%B2%B4%E4%B8%80
Frequently asked questions
When was Kiichi Nakai born?
Born September 18, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Kiichi Nakai from?
Kiichi Nakai is from Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Kiichi Nakai do?
Kiichi Nakai works as actor, singer, film actor.
How tall is Kiichi Nakai?
Kiichi Nakai is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-07-26
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