Jirō Dan

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.

Illness and death In 2017, Jiro was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died on March 22, 2023, at the age of 74.

Selected filmography 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