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Biography
Kiichi Nakai is a Japanese actor. His name was given by Yasujirō Ozu. His father, Keiji Sada, also a movie actor, died when Nakai was only two years old. Nakai started his acting career while he was still in university and was awarded the Rookie of the Year at the Japan Academy Awards in 1981.
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Awards & recognition
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Actor · 2020
- Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 2004
- Elan d'or Award — Newcomer of the Year · 1983
- Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 2004 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 2000 · nominated
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- Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role · 1996 · nominated
Filmography8 titles
Moving
1993as Kenichi
1993as Kenichi
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
2005as Kenichi Takata (voice)
2005as Kenichi Takata (voice)
Second to Last Love
2012as Nagakura Wahei
2012as Nagakura Wahei
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
1986
1986
Princess from the Moon
1987as Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military
1987as Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military
Warriors of Heaven and Earth
2003as Lai Qi
2003as Lai Qi
The Warring States
2011as King of Qi
2011as King of Qi
Kinpika
2016as Kenta Sakaguchi
2016as Kenta Sakaguchi