is a Japanese actor and politician. He has appeared in more than 50 films since 1964. His younger brother Katsuyuki Nakamura is a writer.

Career

Nakamura first joined the Haiyuza theatre troupe in 1962, and became famous for his starring role in the television

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'', which began broadcasting in 1972. He later hosted several television news programs before becoming elected to the

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in 1998. He lost his seat in the 2004 election.

Selected filmography

Films

TV

References

External links

* (in Japanese) * People from Tokyo Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors Members of the House of Councillors (Japan) 1940 births Living people Japanese actor-politicians {{Japan-politician-stub