Jirō Dan

Jirō Dan
団 時朗
Jiro Dan portraying Hideki Go in The Return of Ultraman (1971)
BornJanuary 30, 1949 (1949-01-30)
Kyoto, Japan
DiedMarch 22, 2023 (2023-03-23) (aged 74)
Years active1966–2023

Jiro Dan (団 時朗, Dan Jirō, 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).[1] He was born in Kyoto and graduated from Heian High School.

Illness and death

In 2017, Jiro was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died on March 22, 2023, at the age of 74.[2]

Selected filmography

Films

Television

References

  1. ^ 日本タレント名鑑2004. VIPタイムズ社. 2003. p. 181. ISBN 978-4990124212.
  2. ^ "「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". Nikkan Sports. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 24, 2023). "Return of Ultraman Actor Jiro Dan Passes Away at 74". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
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