Menu

Known For

Masahiro Nakai is known for:

  • Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill
    Ataru, who suffers from “savant syndrome,” has the power to discover, observe, see through, and deduct microscopic evidence of unsolved cases. Why does he always go to the criminal sites? What explains his strange behavior? Meanwhile, a mystery unfolds with Ataru and a woman named Madoka, who is a killer. The woman possesses the same extraordinary memory and deductive reasoning abilities as Ataru. Who is she?
  • About Her Brother
    Ginko’s younger brother Tetsuro, a failed comedian, is the oddball of the family. Embarrassing, loud and plain inappropriate at times causes Ginko to disown him. The two reunite when she discovers Tetsuro is terminally ill. Tetsuro’s impending death marks the beginning of love and toleration.
  • Copycat Killer
    Masahiro Nakai (SMAP) stars in this hit film based on the best-selling novel by Miyuki Miyabe. Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, the film also stars Tsutomu Yamazaki and Yoshino Kimura. The title “Mohouhan” means “copycat”, and it tells the story of a criminal who abducts and kills women, and those who try to catch him. Nakai is cast as a cold-blooded, intelligent and evil guy who uses the media to announce and show his murders live to the public.

Related Actors

These actors are frequently suggested for roles along with Masahiro Nakai.

Top Casting Suggestions

Masahiro Nakai has been suggested to play 4 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.

Biography

Masahiro Nakai was born on August 18, 1972 in Kanagawa, Japan. He is a Japanese television host, actor, news presenter, radio personality, known for I Want to Be A Shellfish (2008), Mohou-han (2002) and Shoot (1994). He was the leader of the now defunct boy band SMAP, which had been the best-selling boy band in Asia.