Nao Ōmori

I have a soft spot for actors like Nao Ōmori, the kind who aren't necessarily top-billed but instantly sharpen every frame they walk into. He doesn't shout for attention; he just plants himself in a scene with this quiet, lived-in weight, and suddenly you're leaning in. I love that he won an Elan d'or newcomer award back in 2008, well into a real career already, because there's something deeply satisfying about a slow-burn talent finally getting the "rookie" nod. The artistic bloodline doesn't hurt either, with his father Akaji Maro in the avant-garde world and his older brother Tatsushi working as a filmmaker. At 178cm, Tokyo-born, he wins on presence rather than flash, and honestly, these understated performers who creep up on you are exactly my kind of favorite.

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Nao Ōmori is a Japanese actor born on February 19, 1972, in Tokyo. He is known for his understated yet commanding screen presence, frequently appearing in supporting and character roles across film and television. In 2008 he received the Elan d'Or Award for New Talent, recognizing his rising profile in the Japanese entertainment industry. He stands 178 cm tall and maintains an official artist page through Apache 2001 Co., Ltd.

Name (English)

Nao Ōmori

Name (Japanese)

大森南朋

Reading

おおもり なお

Born

February 19, 1972 (age 54)

Origin

Tokyo, Japan

Height

178cm

Occupation

Actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Pisces / Rat

Blood type

A

Active years

1993 -

Awards & achievements

• 2008 — Elan d'Or Award, New Talent Prize

Works summary

Appearances

247 (1993–2026)

By year (titles with a known year)

1993: 1, 1996: 2, 1997: 2, 1998: 4, 1999: 6, 2000: 6, 2001: 3, 2002: 9, 2003: 15, 2004: 14, 2005: 13, 2006: 14, 2007: 14, 2008: 11, 2009: 10, 2010: 11, 2011: 17, 2012: 7, 2013: 7, 2014: 12, 2015: 5, 2016: 7, 2017: 10, 2018: 3, 2019: 4, 2020: 4, 2021: 4, 2022: 6, 2023: 6, 2024: 2, 2025: 6, 2026: 5, year unknown: 7

Debut work

サザンウィンズ日本編 トウキョウゲーム

Filmography / notable works

• Official sitehttps://apache2001.co.jp/artist/omori_nao/index.html
• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tsukinihoeru.6960.naoomori/
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%A7%E6%A3%AE%E5%8D%97%E6%9C%8B
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1052640

Tags

• From Tokyo
• Actor

Last updated

November 2, 2026

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