Numata Baku
- Nome: Numata Baku
- Native name: 沼田爆
- Also Known as: ぬまた ばく, 沼田知治,
- Nazionalità: Japanese
- Genere: Male
- Nato: febbraio 22, 1940
- Died: agosto, 2024
Drama
Titolo | Votazione |
---|---|
Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru!
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
["Cafe and Bar Scandal" Master (2024)]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
7.9
|
Okaeri Mone
Japanese Drama, 2021, 120 eps
Ogura Hajime [Natsu's grandfather]
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Isan Sozoku Bengoshi Kakizaki Shinichi
Japanese Drama, 2016, 11 eps
Tachibana (Ep.9)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Doctor Chousahan
Japanese Drama, 2016, 7 eps
Asagi Taro (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Aibou: Season 13
Japanese Drama, 2014, 19 eps
Futaba Haruei (Ep. 16)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
Soratobu Kouhoushitsu
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
[Napoli restaurant owner] (Ep.2)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Kamisama no Nyobo
Japanese Drama, 2011, 3 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
10.0
|
Iryu Sousa
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Hiiragi Ryuzo (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Mito Komon 42
Japanese Drama, 2010, 22 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Chojin Utada
Japanese Drama, 2009, 6 eps
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Mito Komon 39
Japanese Drama, 2008, 22 eps
(Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Shikaku Ukeoinin Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2008, 8 eps
Kodera Ryogen (Ep. 3)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Road to Remarriage
Japanese Drama, 2008, 45 eps
Hato Taichi
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
6.0
|
Nozokiya
Japanese Drama, 2007, 13 eps
Shiozaki Makoto (Ep. 10-12)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Dondo Bare
Japanese Drama, 2007, 156 eps
Maburiddo (Ep. 103, 105, 106)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Shin Momotaro Zamurai
Japanese Drama, 2006, 8 eps
Daikokuya Fujibei (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Bengoshi no Kuzu
Japanese Drama, 2006, 12 eps
Maeda Atsuo (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Rocket Boys
Japanese Drama, 2006, 12 eps
Kajiya Genzo
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
7.3
|
Fight
Japanese Drama, 2005, 162 eps
Kamei Tetsuo [Senior employee at Kido Spring Factory]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
7.4
|
Kyoto Chiken no Onna 2
Japanese Drama, 2005, 9 eps
Tabata Yoshitake (Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Mystery Minzoku Gakusha Yakumo Itsuki
Japanese Drama, 2004, 10 eps
Namatame Shigenori (Ep. 8-9)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Suzuga Kureta Oto
Japanese Drama, 2004, 30 eps
Osawa Keisuke
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
2.0
|
Mofuku no Rendezvous
Japanese Drama, 2000, 5 eps
Minoda Shinkichi
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
2.0
|
29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty
Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps
Oyama [Kuriko's father]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
5.0
|
Shomuni 2
Japanese Drama, 2000, 12 eps
[President of Mitsuboshi Bank] (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Haru-chan 3
Japanese Drama, 1999, 65 eps
Aida
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
4.0
|
Wakaretara Suki na Hito
Japanese Drama, 1999, 10 eps
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
GTO
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Fujitomi Makoto
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
8.2
|
Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack
Japanese Drama, 1998, 45 eps
Ishikusu Hachiro (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Gokenin Zankuro Series 3
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Shin Hanshichi Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1997, 18 eps
[Kurataya owner] (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
9.0
|
Mori Motonari
Japanese Drama, 1997, 50 eps
Kurata Naonobu
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
7.6
|
Mito Komon 25
Japanese Drama, 1996, 43 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Honoo no Shobotai
Japanese Drama, 1996, 11 eps
[Fire team leader]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Kaze no Keiji Tokyo Hatsu!
Japanese Drama, 1995, 20 eps
Teraoka Keizo (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei 4
Japanese Drama, 1995, 23 eps
Sugiyama Shuzo [Shuichi's father]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
7.9
|
Hotel Season 4
Japanese Drama, 1995, 24 eps
Fujita (Ep. 13)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Gokenin Zankuro Series 1
Japanese Drama, 1995, 8 eps
Ibuki Sanzaemon (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 7
Japanese Drama, 1994, 25 eps
Inoue Kotaro (Ep. 24)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Chance
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 6
Japanese Drama, 1993, 27 eps
Sugino Tetsuo (Ep. 23)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps
Iida Shinya (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Waru
Japanese Drama, 1992, 11 eps
(Sconosciuto)
|
8.2
|
Hotel Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1992, 12 eps
Katakura (Ep. 3)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Mysterious Nile Girl Thutmose
Japanese Drama, 1991, 51 eps
[Pachinko parlor manager] (Ep. 36)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Hotel Season 1
Japanese Drama, 1990, 11 eps
Kodaka (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Tobuga Gotoku
Japanese Drama, 1990, 48 eps
Ogimachisanjo Sanenaru
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
10.0
|
Kochira Shibaura Tantei sha
Japanese Drama, 1989, 13 eps
Kuwahara (Ep.7)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 2
Japanese Drama, 1989, 25 eps
[Thief] (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kidou Keiji Jiban
Japanese Drama, 1989, 52 eps
Kobayashi (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
Koya no TV Man
Japanese Drama, 1987, 6 eps
Takizawa (Ep. 1, 4)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Oyako Game
Japanese Drama, 1986, 11 eps
[Mario's father]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
5.0
|
Hanayome Ningyo wa Nemuranai
Japanese Drama, 1986, 8 eps
[Barber Shopkeeper]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Shinseki Tachi
Japanese Drama, 1985, 13 eps
[Funeral director]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Hanada Harukichi Nandemo Yarimasu
Japanese Drama, 1985, 13 eps
[Satoshi's Father] (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
10.0
|
Cinderella no Saifu
Japanese Drama, 1984, 11 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Jiken Kisha Chabo!
Japanese Drama, 1983, 26 eps
Dr. Katayama (Ep. 14)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Haikara-san
Japanese Drama, 1982, 156 eps
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
10.0
|
Ashita Shiawase
Japanese Drama, 1981, 44 eps
(Sconosciuto)
|
0.0
|
Ichibanboshi
Japanese Drama, 1977, 156 eps
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
1.0
|
Uchuu Tetsujin Kyodain
Japanese Drama, 1976, 48 eps
Sergeant Hosoda
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
7.0
|
Film
Titolo | Votazione |
---|---|
The Voice in the Crime
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Mitani Koji
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
7.8
|
Flower & Snake 3
Japanese Movie, 2010,
(Sconosciuto)
|
6.4
|
After School
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Baku
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
6.9
|
The boy from hell
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Old man
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
5.6
|
Yankee Reppuutai
Japanese Movie, 1995,
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Checkers in Tan Tan Tanuki
Japanese Movie, 1985,
[TV reporter]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
8.0
|
Woman Who Exposes Herself
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Kano Makoto
(Sconosciuto)
|
0.0
|
Special
Titolo | Votazione |
---|---|
Onsen Maruhi Daisakusen 16: Kagoshima-ken Ibusuki no Tennen Suna Mushi Onsen!
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Hattori Gonzo [Sand steaming hot spring bath employee]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Deka Fufu 1
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Kuroiwa Shigemitsu
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Taxi Driver no Suiri Nisshi 34: Hida Takayama ~ Satsujin Scoop no Onna!! 1-nen de Bai-gaeshi!? Giwak
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Hayashi Yuzo [Kamijo Group paid nursing home for the elderly 'Hidaen' resident]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Tama Minamisho Tatakiage Keiji: Chikamatsu Heikichi 10
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Yamada Saburo
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Otori Sosakan Kitami Shiho 15: Shigo Kuchi wo Fusagareta Bijo Renzoku Satsujin!
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Suzuki Shuzo
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kenji Kasumi Yuko 1: Mori o Aruku Shitai
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Kazama
(Guest Role)
|
1.0
|
The Woman With A Hundred Qualifications 3: Two Divorced People's Murder Investigations
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Hirano Tatsuo
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 3
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Kaitani Yoshinori [Marukoshi Department Store Aoba Branch customer]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
The Case Files Of Tax Investigator Madogiwa Tarou 18
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
[Japanese sweets shop 'Tatsukido' owner]
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Takamura Kaoru Suspense: Sariyuku Hi ni
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Asakura Kosuke
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
5.0
|
Taxi Driver no Suiri Nisshi 24: Doji Satsujin no Jokyaku!! Tokyo ~ Izu Kaigan Kiroku Sareta 20-byoka
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Fujita [Doctor]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Ginza Kokyu Club Mama: Aoyama Miyuki 3
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Jogasaki Shuji
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Yume no Mitsuke Kata Oshietaru!
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Mita Shigeru
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Kansen Bakuhatsu - Pandemikku Furu
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Koyama Atsuro
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kariya Keibu Series 3: Kyoto Sado Sanshimai Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Honda Koji [Club customer]
(Guest Role)
|
10.0
|
Ginza Kokyu Club Mama Aoyama Miyuki 2
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Jogasaki Shuji
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 6
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Hamura [Trainer]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari SP
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Oyama Isao
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Happy! 2
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Katsuragi
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
6.8
|
Bengoshi Takamizawa Kyoko 8
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Mochida
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Happy!
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Katsuragi
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
6.6
|
Shokatasu Keiji 2: Hisshi no Seikatsu Anzen-ka
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Akutsu
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 17: Nasushiobara Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 21: Shudan Jisatsu Site de Nerawareta Emono!
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
[Manager]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Medical Examiner Shinomiya Hazuki 5
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Soejima Osamu
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 16: Shizuoka Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 15: Oku Karuizawa Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 14: Okuhida Gero Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Totsugawa Keibu Series 28: Rikuchu Kaigan Satsui no Tabi
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Tachibana Jonosuke [Antique expert witness]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Bengoshi Igari Bunsuke 4
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Kato Haruo
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 13: Kobe Awaji Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 12: Sendai Matsushima Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 11: Chiba Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 10: Yamanashi Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 12: Nagasaki Iki Satsui no Choryu "Orizuru" ga Mita Bijin Hisho no Itsuwari no Ali
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 11: Hoshi wa Moto Gekai no Josei Hyoronka, Kyoki Naki Misshitsu Satsujin
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 9: Hakone Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 10: Dasan? Jo? Bijin Gasho no Doki Naki Satsujin
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 9: Su Oku no Hito no Inochi o Sukutta Joi ga Okashita Satsujin
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 7: Hakodate Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 8: Satsujin Sosa no Ura o Shirinuita Elite Keibu no Hanzai
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chisato no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 6: Yufuin Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
The Locksmith 5
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
[Apartment landlord]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 5: Hagi Tsuwano Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 7: Hitozuma o Shosatsu Shita Kagakusha no Reiketsu na Jonetsu
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 6: Yasashii Egao to Tetsu no Kokoro o Motsu Togeikai no Madonna
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 4: Izu Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 5: Furusato de Shi ni Takatta...
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokaku-sho 3: Kusatsu Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 4: Satsujinzai Seiritsu no Hitsuyo Joken?
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 2: Aomori Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Torishirabeshitsu 3: Futeki ni Warau Onna Yogisha!
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Kinuyama
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho: Kanazawa Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Kanzaki Shintaro
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 26: Tokkyu "Ozora" Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
[Master of "Bar Maestro"]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Matsumoto Seicho Special: D no Fukogo
Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps
Kuriyama [Detective]
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Hotel: 1993 Spring Special
Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kimitachi ga Ite Boku ga Iru 2
Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Kimitachi ga Ite Boku ga Iru
Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
5.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita! 9
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
[Meiko Gakuin managing director]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 17: Sanyo, Tokaido Satsujin Route
Japanese Special, 1990, 1 eps
Kojima [Kojima detective agency representative]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita! 5
Japanese Special, 1987, 1 eps
Yamane Yoji
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Pocket ni Te wo Ireru na!
Japanese Special, 1986, 1 eps
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Princess Kaguya's First Experience ?!
Japanese Special, 1985, 1 eps
Sayaka's father
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Nyushimondai Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1982, 1 eps
(Ruolo di Supporto)
|
0.0
|
Pink Hunter 2: Satsujin Yuki Shinkon Ryoko
Japanese Special, 1980, 1 eps
Sei [Natsuko's fiance]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
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