Shichinosuke Nakamura

Shichinosuke Nakamura, (May 18, 1983 - ), Japanese Kabuki, theatre, TV, and film actor was born Namino Takayuki, the second son of a famed Kabuki performer, Kankuro Nakamura V.

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May 18 - Kabuki - Theatre - TV - Film - Actor

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In September 1986 he makes his first appearance on stage at the Kabukiza, within a few years he is described as "one of the 21st Century's most promising young Kabuki Actors". He has performed Kabuki in numerous international theaters. In 1994, he performed in the modern play Sukapan. He has also appeared in such NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) TV drama series as Shingen Takeda (a dramatization of Shingen's life), and Genroku Ryoran.

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NHK - Shingen's

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Nakamura graduated from high school in March 2002 and the following year he plays the role of Emperor Meiji in Edward Zwick's movie "The Last Samurai". The Last Samurai marks his film debut. In 2004 he appeared in the film version of Wataya Risa's novel "Insutooru".

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High school - Emperor Meiji - Edward Zwick - The Last Samurai - Wataya Risa

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