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My Take
I'll be honest, the first time I really registered Kiyoshi Nakajo was that voice — the smoky, world-weary croon of "Uso" that practically drips with cigarette smoke and regret, and once it's in your ears it just refuses to leave. What gets me is that he was never just a singer; he slid effortlessly into the Hissatsu world as one of those quietly lethal pretty-boys, and that combo of melody and menace is such a perfectly Showa-era flex. Gifu-born, tall at 178cm, with this permanent flicker of melancholy around the eyes that you absolutely cannot fake. He's never struck me as the loud, attention-grabbing type — he just stands there radiating an effortless, well-aged cool. A real grown-up's grown-up, and I'm genuinely fond of him.
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Overview
Kiyoshi Nakajō is a Japanese actor born on March 4, 1946, in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. Standing 178 cm tall, he is known for his distinguished screen presence across film and television. He is a recipient of the Golden Arrow Award. He attended Gifu Higashi Junior and Senior High School.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kiyoshi Nakajō
- Name (Japanese)
- 中条きよし
- Reading
- なかじょう きよし
- Born
- March 4, 1946 (age 80)
- Origin
- Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 178cm
- Occupation
- Actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Blood type
- B
- Active years
- 1968 - 2022
2. Background
- High school
- Gifu Higashi Junior and Senior High School
Awards & achievements
- Golden Arrow Award (year unknown)
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 268 (1968–2022)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 1968: 2, 1969: 2, 1972: 2, 1974: 11, 1975: 12, 1976: 6, 1977: 7, 1978: 1, 1979: 3, 1980: 9, 1981: 7, 1982: 8, 1983: 6, 1984: 8, 1985: 6, 1986: 6, 1987: 5, 1988: 5, 1989: 7, 1990: 5, 1991: 4, 1992: 7, 1993: 5, 1994: 6, 1995: 6, 1996: 6, 1997: 8, 1998: 6, 1999: 6, 2000: 6, 2001: 1, 2002: 4, 2004: 6, 2005: 2, 2006: 3, 2007: 5, 2008: 5, 2009: 3, 2010: 1, 2011: 5, 2012: 2, 2013: 3, 2014: 2, 2015: 5, 2017: 4, 2018: 3, 2019: 2, 2020: 3, 2022: 3, year unknown: 28
- Debut work
- 帰ってきた波止場
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film | The Cherry Bushido | 2022 | |
| V-Cinema (straight-to-video film) | 首領 | 2020 | |
| TV drama | 後妻業 | 2019 | |
| Streaming | HITOSHI MATSUMOTO presents ドキュメンタル シーズン7 | 2019 | |
| Stage | 人生ニュージカルうそ | 2018 | |
| Album | 中条きよし ベスト・アルバム 艶歌仕事人 | 2017 | |
| Film | ブレイブX 極道十勇士 | 2017 | |
| Radio | えんか侍 | 2015 | |
| Album | 中条きよし ゴールデン☆ベスト RCAイヤーズ | 2013 | |
| Album | 中条きよし ゴールデン☆ベスト | 2011 | |
| Film | 大地の詩 -留岡幸助物語- | 2011 | |
| Stage | わたしは誰!? | 2011 | |
| Film | アンダンテ 〜稲の旋律〜 | 2010 | |
| Album | 中条きよし テイチクミリオンシリーズ | 2009 | |
| Album | 中条きよし ベストコレクション 艶歌仕事人 | 2008 | |
| Album | 中条きよし ベスト・コレクション | 2008 | |
| TV drama | 味が命の人情包丁!・伊勢 | as 彦蔵 | 2008 |
| Film | ハンサム★スーツ | 2008 | |
| Stage | 出ばやし一代 | 2008 | |
| TV drama | さらば金さん!!暴かれた奉行の正体…白熱の最後の白州 | 2007 | |
| Album | 中条きよし 全曲集〜夢見る夢子〜 | 2006 | |
| TV drama | Bengoshi no Kuzu | 2006 | |
| TV drama | 太閤記〜天下を獲った男・秀吉 | 2006 | |
| Album | 中条きよし 定番ベスト | 2004 | |
| TV drama | 殺意の川 尼寺説法殺人事件 | 2004 | |
| V-Cinema (straight-to-video film) | 実録・籠寅三代目 合田幸一 | 2004 | |
| Stage | 花吹雪、春爛漫物語 | 2004 | |
| TV drama | 利家とまつ〜加賀百万石物語〜 | 2002 | |
| Stage | お役者仁義 | 2002 | |
| TV drama | 京都マル秘仕事人 | 2001 | |
| TV drama | Watashi no Aozora | 2000 | |
| Variety program | さくら湯 | 2000 | |
| Film | 京浜抗争史外伝 最後の組長 | 2000 | |
| Stage | 義賊二代目はん | 2000 | |
| TV drama | 京都マル秘仕置帖 | 1999 | |
| Film | Hissatsu! Shamisenya no Yuji | 1999 | |
| Film | 残侠 ZANKYO | 1999 | |
| Film | 外道／GEDO -The Fatal Blade- | 1999 | |
| TV drama | 必要のない人 | 1998 | |
| Film | Yakuza Ladies: Decision | 1998 | |
| Film | 安藤組外伝・群狼の系譜 | 1998 | |
| Stage | 必殺三味線屋勇次 | 1998 | |
| TV drama | 謎の整形美女を追って列島温泉大縦断! 北海道－秋田－信州－九州 特選ギャル爆発入湯 | 1997 | |
| TV drama | 美しくなる!!エステの裏の裏 | 1997 | |
| Film | 流れ板七人 | 1997 | |
| V-Cinema (straight-to-video film) | 日本暴力地帯 | 1997 | |
| V-Cinema (straight-to-video film) | 泥棒貴族ボディハンター キャット危機一髪 | 1997 | |
| Stage | 任侠二代目はん | 1997 | |
| TV drama | 秀吉 | 1996 | |
| Film | Hissatsu! Mondo Shisu | 1996 | |
| Film | 新・第三の極道III | 1996 | |
| Film | 泥棒貴族 ボディハンター | 1996 | |
| V-Cinema (straight-to-video film) | 新・第三の極道 | 1996 | |
| TV drama | 悪が群がる御用金・甲府 | 1995 | |
| Film | The Third Gangster | 1995 | |
| V-Cinema (straight-to-video film) | 江戸むらさき特急 | 1995 | |
| Stage | 二代目はん | 1995 | |
| Film | 極道の妻たち シリーズ | 1994 | |
| Film | Yakuza Ladies Revisited: Love is Hell | 1994 | |
| Film | 武闘派仁義 完結篇 | 1994 |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kiyoshi Nakajō born?
Kiyoshi Nakajō was born on March 4, 1946 and is 80 years old.
Where is Kiyoshi Nakajō from?
Kiyoshi Nakajō is from Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kiyoshi Nakajō do?
Kiyoshi Nakajō works as Actor.
How tall is Kiyoshi Nakajō?
Kiyoshi Nakajō is 178 cm tall.
What is Kiyoshi Nakajō's blood type?
Kiyoshi Nakajō's blood type is B.
Which high school did Kiyoshi Nakajō attend?
Kiyoshi Nakajō attended Gifu Higashi Junior and Senior High School.
How long has Kiyoshi Nakajō been active?
Kiyoshi Nakajō was active from 1968 to 2022.
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