Akira Kobayashi - Actor Profile

Akira Kobayashi

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 3, 1938
Birth Place: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

About Akira Kobayashi

Akira Kobayashi (Japanese: 小林 旭, Hepburn: Kobayashi Akira, born November 3, 1938) is a Japanese actor and singer. His nickname is Maito Gai (マイトガイ, "Might Guy").

Best Akira Kobayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akira Kobayashi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil (1966) movie poster
★10.0

The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil — The fictional land "Pandora" sends three (numbered) graduates of the "National Gambling University" to Japan. You should

The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil

1966•Action
★9.0
The Gate of Youth (1975) movie poster
★9.0

The Gate of Youth — Mainly the story of Shinsuke and his stepmother, ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and t

The Gate of Youth

1975•Drama
★9.0
Tarao Bannai (1978) movie poster
★9.0

Tarao Bannai — Legendary detective returns.

Tarao Bannai

1978
★9.0
The Killer (1971) movie poster
★9.0

The Killer — A former gang leader and lone wolf who has left the organization works behind the scenes in a new city to take revenge o

The Killer

1971•Action
★8.0
The Gate of Youth Part 2 (1977) movie poster
★8.0

The Gate of Youth Part 2 — Mid 50s: the trials and tribulations of Shinsuke Ibuki, freshly arrived in Tokyo from Kyushu.

The Gate of Youth Part 2

1977•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Akira Kobayashi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Road to the Don Theatrical Version - Flop Similar →
1992 A Legend of Turmoil Shuji Otaki Super Hit Similar →
1980 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga Akira Takeda Average Similar →
1978 The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village Bannai Tarao Hit Similar →
1978 Tarao Bannai Bannai Tarao Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Gate of Youth Part 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Yakuza Code Still Lives Akimitsu Hojo Hit Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 The Gate of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Akira Takeda Hit Similar →
1974 Violent Streets Yazaki Ryuji Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Akira Takeda Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War Akira Takeda Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity - Hit Similar →
1972 Zorome no San Kyoudai - Flop Similar →
1971 The Killer - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Records of Bloodshed Minoru Nojiri Flop Similar →
1970 Greatest Boss Of Japan - Flop Similar →
1969 Bloody Territories Yuuji Komatsu, Oonogi Clan senior member Flop Similar →
1969 Family Crest: Loyalty Offering Hell One-eyed Ipponmatsu Flop Similar →
1969 100 Gamblers - Flop Similar →
1969 Women's Police Masaaki Kagari Flop Similar →
1968 Retaliation Kojiro Samukawa Average Similar →
1968 Dice and Swords - Hit Similar →
1967 Three Seconds to Zero Hour Yabuki Average Similar →
1966 Fearless Comrades - Flop Similar →
1966 Black Tight Killers Daisuke Hondo Hit Similar →
1966 The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Dragon of Macao Ryu Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Black Gambler: The Gambling Syndicate Koji Himuro Hit Similar →
1964 The Call of Blood Ryôta Asari Flop Similar →
1964 The Flower and the Angry Waves - Hit Similar →
1964 Tale on Tokai Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1963 Kanto Wanderer Katsuta Average Similar →
1963 Badge of the Night - Flop Similar →
1962 Yume ga ippai abarenbō - Flop Similar →
1960 The Angry Rambler - Flop Similar →
1960 The Tokyo Mighty Guy Jirô Shimizu Average Similar →
1960 Return of the Vagabond - Flop Similar →
1960 The Guitarist from the Sea - Flop Similar →
1959 The Rambling Guitarist Taki Average Similar →
1958 The Perfect Game Sôji Ôki Average Similar →
1958 Zesshou Junkichi Sonoda Flop Similar →
1958 The Boy Who Came Back - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Rusty Knife Makoto Terada Average Similar →
1957 A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era Genzui Kusaka Hit Similar →
1957 The Champion Cameo Average Similar →
1956 Hungry Soul, Part II Akira Ogouchi Average Similar →
1956 Hungry Soul Akira Ogouchi Average Similar →

Akira Kobayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akira Kobayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akira Kobayashi is "The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Akira Kobayashi acted in?

Akira Kobayashi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akira Kobayashi?

Other notable films include "The Gate of Youth", "Tarao Bannai", and "The Killer".