Nobuo Nakamura (1908-1991) was a prolific Japanese actor, active in both theater and film. A founding member of the prestigious Bungakuza theater company in 1937, he established himself as a central figure in modern Japanese theater. His international fame is primarily linked to his collaborations with director Yasujirō Ozu, for whom he played memorable roles of middle-aged fathers and office workers in masterpieces such as *Tokyo Story* (1953), *Late Autumn* (1960), and *An Autumn Afternoon* (1962). His film career includes over 100 films, and he also worked with other masters such as Akira Kurosawa in *Ikiru* (1952) and Mikio Naruse. Recognized for his subtle and nuanced performances, Nakamura was awarded major honors, including the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in 1974 and the Order of the Rising Sun in 1987, in recognition of his fundamental contribution to the performing arts in Japan.