Japanese Legend Actor Tatsuya Nakadai Dies 92 Years Old

Tatsuya Nakadai (Instagram @criterioncollection)

JAKARTA - Tatsuya Nakadai, a legend actor from Japan passed away on Tuesday, November 11. This news was first reported by The Japan News.

The cause of the death of the actor whose real name is Motohisa Nakadai was not revealed by the family. Likewise the funeral process.

Tatsuya Nakadai is one of the Japanese actors who controls Japanese cinemas with various films. He is a collaborator with directors such as Hiroshi Teshigahara, Mikio Naruse, and Kon Ichikawa.

During his career in acting, Tatsuya never joined the studio or management. This allows him to collaborate with many directors.

Tatsuya Nakadai was born on December 13, 1932 in Tokyo. He started on the theater stage after taking an interest in Broadway. He also made a special appearance in director Akiramasawa's Seven Samurai film.

He also collaborated with Julisawa in Ran's film which earned his first Oscar nomination. Tatsuya also voiced for The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and Zatoichi: The Last.

More than 100 titles played by Tatsuya Nakadai, including Haru's Journey, A Duel Tale, Learning on the Shore, Kikyo The Return, and others.

He also won two Blue Ribbon Awards, namely in 1962 and 1980. In 2015, Tatsuya received a Japanese honorary title for his contribution to the art world.

Tatsuya also became mentors for several young actors such as Koji Yakusho, Mayumi Wakakara, Toru Masuoka, Azusa Watanabe, and Kenichi Takito.

Tatsuya Nakadai died at the age of 92 and left one child.