6.7
Movie
Acting
Haruo Nakajima
- Born
- Died
- (aged 88)
- Birthplace
- Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
- Credits
- 87 titles
Biography
Haruo Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 春雄, Hepburn: Nakajima Haruo; January 1, 1929 – August 7, 2017) was a Japanese actor and stuntman. A pioneer of suit acting, he is best known for playing Godzilla in 12 consecutive films, starting from the original Godzilla until Godzilla vs. Gigan. Nakajima also played various other kaiju in Toho's tokusatsu films, including Rodan, Mothra and The War of the Gargantuas and also appeared in minor roles in Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and Stray Dog.
Signature work
Known For
6.7
Movie
8.5
Movie
Seven Samurai
7.6
Movie
Godzilla
7.0
Movie
Mothra vs. Godzilla
6.9
Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
6.0
Movie
Godzilla Raids Again
6.9
Movie
Destroy All Monsters
7.0
Movie
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
6.6
Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
6.8
Movie
Invasion of Astro-Monster
6.8
Movie
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
6.4
Movie
Son of Godzilla
6.3
Movie
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
6.4
Movie
Godzilla vs. Gigan
5.1
Movie
All Monsters Attack
5.4
Movie
What's Up, Tiger Lily?
6.5
Movie
Rodan
7.2
Movie
Mothra
Acting credits 86
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga Film | Self - Suit Actor |
| 2016 | Mifune: The Last Samurai Film | Self - Actor |
| 2013 | Go, Sompote Sands! Film | Himself |
| 2012 | Men in Suits Film | Self |
| 2008 | Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects Film | Himself |
| 2004 | The Spirit of Godzilla Film | |
| 1998 | Godzilla, King of the Monsters Film | |
| 1989 | Faces of Horror Film | Gezora - Kameba (archive) |
| 1985 | Godzilla 1985 Film | Original Godzilla (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1977 | Bloodthirsty Hawk Film | Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited) |
| 1977 | Godzilla Film | Godzilla (uncredited) |
| 1973 | Submersion of Japan Film | Prime Minister's Chauffeur |
| 1973 | Godzilla vs. Megalon Film | Godzilla (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1972 | Godzilla vs. Gigan Film | Godzilla / JSDF Officer / Background Comic Editor |
| 1971 | Godzilla vs. Hedorah Film | Godzilla |
| 1971 | First-Decade President vs. Second-Decade Staff Film | |
| 1970 | It's a Man's Way of Life Film | |
| 1970 | Space Amoeba Film | Gezora / Ganimes / Taro Kudo (water scene stunt double) |
| 1969 | All Monsters Attack Film | Godzilla |
| 1969 | Latitude Zero Film | Griffon / Giant Rat / Bat Man |
| 1969 | Black Comedy - Ah, Fool Film | |
| 1968 | Admiral Yamamoto Film | Staff of Flying Dragon / Staff of Rabaul |
| 1968 | Destroy All Monsters Film | Godzilla / Military Advisor |
| 1967 | Son of Godzilla Film | Godzilla (water scenes) |
| 1967 | Ultraseven TV | U-Tom (Suit Actor) (1 ep) |
| 1967 | King Kong Escapes Film | King Kong |
| 1967 | Do Your Best! Godzilla Film | Godzilla (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Film | Godzilla / Infant Islander |
| 1966 | What's Up, Tiger Lily? Film | Wong Henchman |
| 1966 | The War of the Gargantuas Film | Gaira |
| 1966 | Ultraman TV | Neronga, Gabora, Jirass, Keylla (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Ultra Q TV | Gomess (Suit Actor), Prefectural Police Captain, Pagos (Suit Actor) (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Invasion of Astro-Monster Film | Godzilla |
| 1965 | Ironfinger Film | Detective (uncredited) |
| 1965 | Key of Keys Film | Gegen's Henchman |
| 1965 | Frankenstein Conquers the World Film | Baragon / JSDF Soldier |
| 1965 | The Retreat from Kiska Film | |
| 1965 | The School of Flesh Film | |
| 1964 | Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Film | Godzilla |
| 1964 | Dogora Film | Coal plant witness |
| 1964 | Legend of the Irresponsible Hero Film | |
| 1964 | Mothra vs. Godzilla Film | Godzilla |
| 1964 | Yearning Film | Shopkeeper (uncredited) |
| 1963 | Atragon Film | Mu Empire man / Self Defense Forces exec |
| 1963 | Matango Film | Matango |
| 1963 | Japan's No. 1 Playboy Film | |
| 1963 | King Kong vs. Godzilla Film | Godzilla (uncredited) |
| 1963 | Attack Squadron Film | Pilot |
| 1962 | Varan the Unbelievable Film | Varan |
| 1962 | King Kong vs. Godzilla Film | Godzilla |
| 1962 | Gorath Film | Maguma |
| 1961 | Mothra Film | Mothra |
| 1961 | Daredevil in the Castle Film | |
| 1961 | Blueprint of Murder Film | |
| 1960 | The Human Vapor Film | Transitional Vapor Man (uncredited) |
| 1960 | The Storm of the Pacific Film | |
| 1960 | The Last Gunfight Film | Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Saga of the Vagabonds Film | |
| 1959 | Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender Film | |
| 1959 | Gigantis, the Fire Monster Film | Gigantis (uncredited) |
Crew credits 18
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters Film | In Memory Of |
| 1972 | Godzilla vs. Gigan Film | Stunts |
| 1970 | Space Amoeba Film | Stunt Double, Stunts |
| 1969 | All Monsters Attack Film | Stunts |
| 1968 | Destroy All Monsters Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 1967 | King Kong Escapes Film | Stunts |
| 1967 | Do Your Best! Godzilla Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 1966 | Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Film | Stunts, Stunt Coordinator |
| 1965 | Invasion of Astro-Monster Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 1964 | Mothra vs. Godzilla Film | Stunts |
| 1963 | King Kong vs. Godzilla Film | Stunts |
| 1958 | Varan Film | Stunts |
| 1957 | The Mysterians Film | Stunts |
| 1957 | Rodan! The Flying Monster Film | Stunts |
| 1956 | Rodan Film | Stunts |
| 1954 | Invisible Man Film | Stunt Double |
| 1954 | Seven Samurai Film | Stunts |
| 1953 | The Eagle of the Pacific Film | Stunts |