Atsushi Watanabe - Actor Profile

Atsushi Watanabe

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 9, 1898
Birth Place: Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

About Atsushi Watanabe

Atsushi Watanabe (渡辺 篤 Watanabe Atsushi, 9 April 1898 – 27 February 1977) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than eighty films from 1921 to 1970.

Atsushi Watanabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Atsushi Watanabe reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Atsushi Watanabe's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Atsushi Watanabe's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Atsushi Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Atsushi Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Atsushi Watanabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Dodes'ka-den Mr. Tanba Hit Similar →
1968 I, the Executioner Superintendent Hit Similar →
1967 Let's Have A Dream - Hit Similar →
1965 Red Beard Patient B Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Irresponsible Fool - Hit Similar →
1962 Nippon no obaachan - Hit Similar →
1961 The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Takuetsu Super Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo The Cooper (Coffin-Maker) Super Hit Similar →
1960 Ghost of the 53 Stations - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Runway to Hell - Hit Similar →
1959 Room for Let Hochin Hit Similar →
1959 Diary of a Wandering Lord - Hit Similar →
1959 Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Yaji and Kita's Ghost Story Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Shadow Over Fuji - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Lower Depths Kuna Hit Similar →
1956 Typhoon Furor - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship - Super Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Factory Worker Ishida Hit Similar →
1955 Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji - Hit Similar →
1954 Quick Change Tanuki Palace - Hit Similar →
1954 The Cock Crows Twice - Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Bun Seller Super Hit Similar →
1954 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Bot-chan Chinese classics teacher Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Patient Super Hit Similar →
1950 Four Seasons of Women Her Husband Hit Similar →
1950 Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka Kinichiro Nakamura Hit Similar →
1949 Kaze no ko - Super Hit Similar →
1947 These Foolish Times - Super Hit Similar →
1947 One Wonderful Sunday Yamamoto Hit Similar →
1945 Tokkan ekichô - Hit Similar →
1944 The Way of Drama - Hit Similar →
1943 音楽大進軍 Hansuke Yano Hit Similar →
1941 A Man's Flower Road of Triumph - Hit Similar →
1941 Kodakara fūfu - Hit Similar →
1939 My Daughter's Only Wish - Hit Similar →
1934 Karisome no kuchibeni Ogata Hit Similar →
1931 Love, Be with Humanity: Part 2 Secretary Yoshida Super Hit Similar →
1931 Love, Be with Humanity: Part 1 Yoshida (Secretary) Hit Similar →
1930 Mother, Don't Tarnish Your Name - Super Hit Similar →
1930 A Buddhist Mass for Goemon Ishikawa - Super Hit Similar →
1930 A Smiling Life - Super Hit Similar →
1930 Reijin A gentleman Hit Similar →
1930 Marching On Officer B Super Hit Similar →
1929 The Father and His Son - Super Hit Similar →
1928 Couple on the Move Eikichi Fukuoka Super Hit Similar →
1928 The Face of Humanity - Hit Similar →
1927 Karakuri musume - Super Hit Similar →

Atsushi Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Atsushi Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Atsushi Watanabe is "Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Atsushi Watanabe acted in?

Atsushi Watanabe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Atsushi Watanabe?

Other notable films include "Ghost of the 53 Stations", "Marching On", and "Bot-chan".

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