Kamatari Fujiwara - Actor Profile

Kamatari Fujiwara

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 15, 1905
Birth Place: Fukagawa, Koto, Tokyo, Japan

About Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara (藤原 釜足 Fujiwara Kamatari, January 15, 1905 - December 21, 1985) was a Japanese actor. Fujiwara was born in Tokyo, on January 15, 1905, in Tokyo, Japan. Fujiwara's parents ran a printing business. The business did not go well, so at the age of 10, Fujiwara started working at a local confectionery store. By the age of 14 he had started selling timber for building and manufacturing in Shizuoka prefecture. A year later he returned to Tokyo to study as a pharmacist. Fukiwara worked regularly and extensively with Akira Kurosawa, and was known for both being adept at comic acting, as well as being able to do serious roles.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kamatari Fujiwara reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kamatari Fujiwara's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 90% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kamatari Fujiwara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Who Came to Port, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kamatari Fujiwara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kamatari Fujiwara's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kamatari Fujiwara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 The Tragedy of "W" - Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Funeral Small Old Man Hit Similar →
1981 Sailor Suit and Machine Gun Ryuji Hoshi Hit Similar →
1980 Kagemusha Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Blossom and the Sword - Hit Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Dodes'ka-den Suicidal Old Man Hit Similar →
1970 The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan - Hit Similar →
1969 Double Suicide Owner of the Yamatoya Hit Similar →
1968 The Day the Sun Rose - Hit Similar →
1966 The Sword of Doom Omatsu's grandfather Super Hit Similar →
1965 Cold Rice, Osan, Chan - Average Similar →
1965 Red Beard Rokusuke Super Hit Similar →
1964 Three Outlaw Samurai Jinbei Hit Similar →
1963 Duel of Blood and Sand Miyuki Sasa Hit Similar →
1963 A Woman's Life - Hit Similar →
1963 Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Junkyard Cook Super Hit Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Sanjuro Takebayashi Super Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo Tazaemon Super Hit Similar →
1961 Happiness of Us Alone - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Approach of Autumn Tsunekichi Yamada Hit Similar →
1960 The Bad Sleep Well Assistant-to-the-Chief Wada Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Sun's Burial Batasuke Average Similar →
1959 Samurai Saga Rakuzo the sake seller (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Matashichi Super Hit Similar →
1958 Stakeout Mr. Takakura Hit Similar →
1957 The Lower Depths The Actor Hit Similar →
1957 Tokyo Twilight Noodle Vendor Super Hit Similar →
1956 Sazae-san - Super Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Okamoto Hit Similar →
1954 Invisible Man Mariko's grandfather Average Similar →
1954 Ditch - Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Manzô - Father of Shino Super Hit Similar →
1954 An Inn at Osaka - Hit Similar →
1953 Mr. Pu - Hit Similar →
1953 Husband and Wife - Hit Similar →
1952 The Man Who Came to Port Takasaki-Shochou Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Sub-Section Chief Ono Super Hit Similar →
1952 Tokyo Sweetheart Aoyama Super Hit Similar →
1952 Okuni and Gohei Doctor Average Similar →
1950 The Munekata Sisters Sangin's Master Hit Similar →
1950 Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka Takezo Yamada Hit Similar →
1949 The Blue Mountains: Part II Mr. Okamoto Hit Similar →
1941 Hideko the Bus Conductress Sonoda - the bus driver Hit Similar →
1938 Chocolate and Soldiers - Super Hit Similar →
1935 Wife! Be Like a Rose! Shingo (Kimiko's uncle) Hit Similar →
1935 Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts Yopparai - the Drunkard Average Similar →

Kamatari Fujiwara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kamatari Fujiwara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kamatari Fujiwara is "The Man Who Came to Port" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kamatari Fujiwara acted in?

Kamatari Fujiwara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kamatari Fujiwara?

Other notable films include "I Want to Be a Shellfish", "Happiness of Us Alone", and "Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai".