person

Akira Nagoya

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1930-12-08

Place of Birth

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Akira Nagoya

Biography

Akira Nagoya was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who specialized in playing comical roles. He's well know for playing Yūtarō Asahina in the Tokusatsu superhero series Ultraman Taro. After graduating from junior high school in 1949, he entered the Tokyo Broadcasting Company (NHK) training school as a third-year student. His classmates included Hisashi Katsuta and Kazue Takahashi, who later became active as voice actors. In 1959, he joined the Bungakuza theatre company; in 1963, he participated in the founding of the theatre company Kumo. When Kumo disbanded in 1975, he moved on to work as a freelance theatre artist, appearing on stages such as Jijinkai and Komatsuza.

Also Known For

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Princess Mononoke

Jul 12, 1997

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Ônna himitsu chosain-kuchibiru ni kakerô

Jun 11, 1970

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High and Low

Mar 01, 1963

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Chivalry Broken from All Sides

Oct 22, 1966

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Dotanba

Nov 10, 1956

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Woman

Nov 20, 1969

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Hajimete no Tabi

Jan 09, 1971

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Mahjong Horoki

Oct 10, 1984

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Station

Nov 07, 1981

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Lovers Lost

Jun 12, 1982

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A Thousand and One Nights

Jun 14, 1969

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The Great Department Store Robbery

Dec 26, 1987

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The Kanto Region Is Also Expanding

Jun 28, 1967

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Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely

Dec 20, 1980

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The Tempters: Smile After Tears

Mar 29, 1969

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60

Return of Ultraman

Jul 24, 1971

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Lullaby of Death

Oct 09, 1982

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Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters

Dec 12, 1971

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Basara: The Princess Goh

Apr 11, 1992

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Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth

Jul 26, 1986

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Round About Midnight

Nov 06, 1999

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Bokyo

Oct 09, 1993

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Fort Graveyard

Sep 18, 1965

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Love Letter

May 23, 1998

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A Wanderer's Notebook

Sep 29, 1962

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A Portrait of Shunkin

Dec 25, 1976

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The Notorious Bored Samurai 9

Jan 03, 1994

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Eve in a Summer Dress

Jul 07, 1984

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Nobuko Rides on a Cloud

Jun 07, 1955

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The Twilight Story

Aug 28, 1960

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Ultraman Taro: Like the Sun, Mother of Ultra

Aug 07, 1973

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A Woman Who Warns of Death

Jan 01, 1973

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Birth of a Fighter

Feb 04, 1967

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Flying Phantom Ship

Jul 20, 1969

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75

Sweet Sweat

Sep 19, 1964

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NA

Kandagawa

Apr 06, 1974

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60

Yakuza Ladies: Decision

Jan 17, 1998

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Suspicion

Sep 11, 1982

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NA

The Lucky Status Symbol

Jun 09, 1972

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Kaito Ruby

Nov 12, 1988

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NA

Aoba shigereru

Sep 21, 1974

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Follow the Girls

May 19, 1971

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Invitation of Lust

Apr 05, 1975

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Ellie My Love

Apr 11, 1987

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Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell

Apr 22, 1989

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Woman in Witness Protection

Sep 27, 1997

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A Tale of Young Elopement

Feb 07, 1987

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A Young Female Instructor

Apr 15, 1978

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The Symbol of a Man

Jul 14, 1963

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NA

The Dragon Crest

Nov 10, 1963

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Young Challengers

Oct 12, 1968

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Destination Station Series - Homicide Assignment

Jan 13, 2001

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Kōkōsei burai hikae: Kanjirū Muramasa

Jun 23, 1973

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NA

Kôkôsei burai hikae: Tsuki no Muramasa

Apr 07, 1973

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Monsieur Zivaco

Oct 28, 1967

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Dreams Come True at Night

Jan 14, 1967

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Yakuza Ladies: Red Murder

Mar 06, 1999

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Akitsu Hot Springs

Jun 15, 1962

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Free and Easy

Dec 24, 1988

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Human Revolution II

Jun 19, 1976

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Could I But Live

Aug 30, 1964

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Stray Wolf

Jun 25, 1982

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Kwaidan

Aug 21, 1992

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Time and Tide

Mar 18, 1983

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喜劇 各駅停車

Sep 18, 1965

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Sunset Hill

Apr 29, 1964

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Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

May 15, 1974

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Taikouki

Jan 03, 1965

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松本清張の聞かなかった場所

Mar 17, 1979

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Murder Case: Lover Swap

Feb 20, 1982

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NA

Stepsisters

Apr 16, 1985

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An Early Autumn

Nov 28, 1987

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NA

Kokugo Gannen

Jun 08, 1985

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NA

Oretachi no Tabi

Oct 05, 1975

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70

Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series

Feb 19, 1983

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NA

Tabiji

Apr 03, 1967

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70

Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series

Feb 19, 1983

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87

Return of Ultraman

Apr 02, 1971

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Ultraman Taro

Apr 06, 1973

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Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka

Oct 11, 1978

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They Called Me a Bad Girl

Apr 17, 1984

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津軽海峡殺しの双曲線 最後の青函連絡船殺人事件

Mar 15, 1988

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Sakyou Komatsu's Animation Theater

Oct 18, 1989

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NA

Ponytail Won't Look Back

Oct 12, 1985

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NA

The School Cop

May 11, 1988