Nao Omori
Biography
Nao Omori (大森 南朋, Ōmori Nao) is a prominent Japanese actor and musician, best recognized for his compelling portrayal of Ichi in the acclaimed film "Ichi the Killer," directed by Takashi Miike. Born into a family of artists, he is the son of celebrated Japanese actor Akaji Maro. Throughout his career, Nao has showcased his versatility, and he is occasionally credited under the romanization Nao Ohmori. His talent and dedication to his craft earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2004 Yokohama Film Festival, solidifying his reputation in the Japanese film industry. Nao continues to make significant contributions to both film and music, captivating audiences with his performances since his early days in the entertainment world.
Filmography
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Museum
2016 • Hisashi’s Father
Tokyo!
2008 • Hiroshi (segment "Interior Design")
The Revenge: A Scar That Never Disappears
1997
Sweet Little Lies
2010 • Satoshi Iwamoto
Tears for You
2006
Parasyte: Part 1
2014
Parasyte: Part 2
2015 • Kuramori
Fish Story
2009 • Okazaki
Ask This of Rikyu
2013 • Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Tada's Do-It-All House
2011
Tekkonkinkreet
2006 • Chocola (voice)
Crying Out Love in the Center of the World
2004
Achilles and the Tortoise
2008 • Art Dealer
Midnight Eagle
2007 • Kensuke Saito
Su-ki-da
2006 • Teacher
As the Gods Will
2014 • Takumi
Ichi the Killer
2001 • Ichi
Helter Skelter (2012)
2012 • Procecutor Asada
And So the Baton Is Passed
2021 • Mito
Hana & Alice
2004
Broken Rage
2024 • Detective Fukuda
The Outsider (2018)
2018 • Hiromitsu