Takeshi Ōbayashi - Actor Profile

Takeshi Ōbayashi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
47Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 24, 1942
Birth Place: Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takeshi Ōbayashi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Takeshi Ōbayashi'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Takeshi Ōbayashi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Flickering Flames, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Takeshi Ōbayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takeshi Ōbayashi's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takeshi Ōbayashi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 SP: The Motion Picture - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Love Scenario - Average Similar →
2009 Ekiro Takizawa Flop Similar →
2008 Achilles and the Tortoise President of Kuramochi's Business Partner Hit Similar →
2008 Chameleon - Average Similar →
2004 Pika**nchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy - Flop Similar →
2002 Pika*nchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy - Hit Similar →
2002 Kichiku - Flop Similar →
1999 Godzilla 2000: Millennium - Hit Similar →
1998 Memory & Desire Sayo's Father Flop Similar →
1997 The Eyes of Asia Martinho Hit Similar →
1996 SEXY COP 348 - Flop Similar →
1996 GO CRAZY 銃弾を駆け抜けろ! - Flop Similar →
1995 A Brief Message from the Heart - Flop Similar →
1994 Lifetime Insecurity - Flop Similar →
1992 Hold Me and Kiss Me - Flop Similar →
1992 Heavenly Sin - Flop Similar →
1991 Super Girl Maria: Final Fight - Flop Similar →
1991 Super Girl Maria - Flop Similar →
1991 Stranger - Hit Similar →
1990 Heaven and Earth Murakami Yoshikiyo Average Similar →
1988 Umi e, See You - Flop Similar →
1987 Hitomi Kobayashi's Young Girl's Story Kôhei Mizukami Flop Similar →
1986 Michi Dispatch Flop Similar →
1986 Buchō no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu Kenzô Gôhara Flop Similar →
1986 Female Doctor: Flesh Slave Okada Flop Similar →
1986 Apartment Wife: Serial Murders - Flop Similar →
1985 Spring Bell Yuji Imura Average Similar →
1985 The Beauty of the Black Pearl - Flop Similar →
1985 Beautiful Sisters: Stripped! Yuichiro Azuma Flop Similar →
1984 Watashi no naka no shōfu Kuroda Flop Similar →
1984 Beaten by Black Rain Takeshi (voice) Average Similar →
1984 Zankoku! Shōjo tarento Division Chief Yashiro Flop Similar →
1984 Serial Killer: Coldblooded - Flop Similar →
1983 Lanterns on Blue Waters - Flop Similar →
1983 Antarctica Nonomiya Taicho Hit Similar →
1982 The Villain from Edo Kochiyama Soshun - Flop Similar →
1982 The Highest Honour Interpreter Yoshino Average Similar →
1981 Lonely Heart - Average Similar →
1981 The Imperial Navy - Average Similar →
1981 The Two Musashis Seijuro Yoshioka Flop Similar →
1981 Motto hageshiku motto tsuyoku Hiroshi Makieda Flop Similar →
1981 Gate of Youth - Hit Similar →
1977 Space Battleship Yamato Schultz (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1977 Flickering Flames - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Sunset Sunrise - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Heroic Purgatory - Hit Similar →

Takeshi Ōbayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takeshi Ōbayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takeshi Ōbayashi is "Flickering Flames" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Takeshi Ōbayashi acted in?

Takeshi Ōbayashi has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takeshi Ōbayashi?

Other notable films include "Space Battleship Yamato", "Sunset Sunrise", and "SP: The Motion Picture".