Teruyoshi Nakano
Japanese special effects director (1935−2022)
About Teruyoshi Nakano
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 86). Teruyoshi Nakano was a Japanese film director and special effects director.
was a Japanese special effects director. He is best known for helming the special effects of the last six Showa Godzilla films and The Return of Godzilla.
Early life Nakano was born on in Andong, Manchukuo (now Dandong, Liaoning, China). His father worked for an affiliate of South Manchuria Railway called International Transport. His childhood was characterized by wealth, and he attended Andō Yamato Arimichi National Elementary School. His family was transported to Niihama, Ehime, Japan after Japan's defeat in 1945, where he graduated elementary school before moving to Kyoto two years later.
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Who was Teruyoshi Nakano?
Japanese special effects director (1935−2022)
When was Teruyoshi Nakano born?
Teruyoshi Nakano was born on 1 October 1935 in Dandong.
When did Teruyoshi Nakano die?
Teruyoshi Nakano died on 27 June 2022.
What was Teruyoshi Nakano's occupation?
Teruyoshi Nakano was a film director and special effects director.
What nationality was Teruyoshi Nakano?
Teruyoshi Nakano was Japanese.
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