Takao Itō - Actor Profile

Takao Itō

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
35Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 31, 1937
Birth Place: Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takao Itō reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Takao Itō'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 37% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Takao Itō remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in That Guy and I, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Takao Itō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takao Itō's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takao Itō.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Hanagatami Present Day Toshihiko Hit Similar →
2014 Seven Weeks Kunio Ohno Super Hit Similar →
1993 Nemuri Kyôshirô 2: Conspiracy in Edo Castle - Super Hit Similar →
1989 津軽・青森ロマンチック殺人街道 Yuji Flop Similar →
1985 Mutchan - Flop Similar →
1983 Women’s Secrets Behind Bars - Flop Similar →
1982 Suspicion Tetsuro Kataoka Hit Similar →
1981 Willful Murder Horiuchi Hit Similar →
1981 Fifth Movement - Flop Similar →
1980 The Night of Martial Law - Flop Similar →
1978 Love and Faith - Average Similar →
1973 Belladonna of Sadness Jean (voice) Hit Similar →
1972 The Class of the Sewage Canal - Flop Similar →
1972 Musume-tachi wa kaze ni mukatte - Flop Similar →
1970 The Militarists Nakamura Super Hit Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Takuro Shimegi Hit Similar →
1970 City of Beasts Nobuyuki Average Similar →
1969 Vixen Akizuki Average Similar →
1969 Tenchu! - Hit Similar →
1968 The Woman Champion - Flop Similar →
1968 Good-bye Moscow - Flop Similar →
1967 Zatoichi Challenged Shokichi Hit Similar →
1967 Two Wives - Hit Similar →
1966 Shojo jutai Satoru Ozu Flop Similar →
1965 Zettai tasū - Hit Similar →
1964 Sweet Seventeen - Flop Similar →
1964 The Gambling Samurai - Flop Similar →
1964 The Frolic of the Beasts - Flop Similar →
1964 A Public Benefactor Heijiro Yokota Flop Similar →
1964 Shutsugeki - Flop Similar →
1962 Ningen Gari - Flop Similar →
1961 That Guy and I Kengo Hidaka Super Hit Similar →
1961 Keiji monogatari buchō keiji o oe! - Flop Similar →
1961 Keiji monogatari jazu wa kurutchai nē - Flop Similar →
1959 A Secret Rendezvous Ikuo Kawashima Flop Similar →

Takao Itō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takao Itō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takao Itō is "That Guy and I" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Takao Itō acted in?

Takao Itō has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takao Itō?

Other notable films include "Seven Weeks", "The Militarists", and "Nemuri Kyôshirô 2: Conspiracy in Edo Castle".