Jirō Dan
January 30, 1949 – March 22, 2023 was a Japanese actor, singer, and model best known for his role as Hideki Go/Ultraman Jack in The Return of Ultraman, making guest appearances in subsequent Ultraman productions as well. His real name was Hideo Murata (村田 秀雄). He was born in Kyoto and graduated from Heian High School.
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Jirō Dan
- Name
- Jirō Dan
- Birthplace
- Kyoto, Japan
- Full name
- 村田秀雄.
- Born
- 1949. · Kyoto.
- Died
- 2023.
- Nationality
- Japan.
- Occupation
- actor and model.
- Languages
- Japanese.
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January 30, 1949 – March 22, 2023 was a Japanese actor, singer, and model best known for his role as Hideki Go/Ultraman Jack in The Return of Ultraman, making guest appearances in subsequent Ultraman productions as well. His real name was Hideo Murata (村田 秀雄). He was born in Kyoto and graduated from Heian High School.
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Jirō Dan (1949–2023) was a Japanese actor and model. The actor was born 村田秀雄 in Kyoto. Languages used include Japanese.
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• Name — Jirō Dan • Native Name — 団 時朗 • Birthplace — Kyoto, Japan • Years Active — 1966–2023
Illness and death
Illness and death
In 2017, Jiro was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died on March 22, 2023, at the age of 74.
Television
Television
• 1971, 1972 – The Return of Ultraman – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 1972 – Ultraman Ace – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 1972 – Wild 7 • 1973, 1974 – Ultraman Taro – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 1974, 1975 – Super Robot Mach Baron • 1974 – Ultraman Leo – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 1975, 1976 – Shounen Tanteidan BD7 • 1981, 1982 – Robot 8-chan • 1982, 1983 – Batten Robomaru • 1984 – Nebula Mask Machine Man • 1990 – La Belle Fille Masquée Poitrine • 1996, 1997 – Godzilla Island – G-Guard Commander • 2002 – Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger – Ikki Kasumi • 2006, 2007 – Ultraman Mebius – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 2012 – MONSTERS • 2012 – Perfect Blue • 2015 – Hamon • 2016 – Doctor X • 2019 – Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger - Elder • 2021 – Tada Rikon Shitenai Dake – Toshimichi Kakino
Films
• 1983 - Daijōbu, My Friend • 1995 - Zero Woman • 1997 - Ultraman Zearth 2 • 2006 - Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 2008 – Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 2009 – Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 2010 – Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 2012 – Ultraman Saga – Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack • 2016 – What a Wonderful Family! II • 2018 – Nisekoi – Adelt Wogner Kirisaki
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- 1.VIPタイムズ社. 日本タレント名鑑2004. 181. 2003. 978-4990124212.
- 2.Nikkan Sports. 「帰ってきたウルトラマン」団時朗さん死去、74歳 17年に肺がん診断、昨年末悪化し力尽きる. 24 March 2023.
- 3.Pineda, Rafael Antonio. Return of Ultraman Actor Jiro Dan Passes Away at 74. Anime News Network. March 24, 2023.
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