Lane Nakano (March 16, 1925 – April 28, 2005) was a former American combat soldier turned actor.

[2][3] Nakano's family unofficially adopted legendary Marine Corps combat interpreter Guy Gabaldon at age 12.

[4][3] During World War II, following the signing of Executive Order 9066, Nakano and his family were interned at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming.

[1] Nakano's opportunity to work as an actor began when he was discovered after the war by Hollywood director and writer Robert Pirosh.

[2] After he left acting, Nakano became vice president of the import-export firm Magna Industries, Inc., of Los Angeles.