Jirō Dan

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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.

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

Illness and death

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

Selected filmography

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Films

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Television

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References

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  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.