Den Obinata - Actor Profile

Den Obinata

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
45Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 16, 1907
Birth Place: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan

Den Obinata Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Den Obinata reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Den Obinata'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 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Den Obinata Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Den Obinata's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 (1952) movie poster
★10.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1: The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along hi

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

1952
★9.0
Currents of Youth (1942) movie poster
★9.0

Currents of Youth: It was supposed to be about a love story, but it was and was not. An aircraft mechanic working for the government is mat

Currents of Youth

1942•Drama
★9.0
Children of the Sun (1938) movie poster
★9.0

Children of the Sun: At 38, Seiu marries Masako, who is emotionally distant and attempts suicide. Masako’s past includes being sold into serv

Children of the Sun

1938•Drama
★9.0
Shooting Star (1949) movie poster
★9.0

Shooting Star: Based on that testimony, an investigation is launched in the entertainment district, and through a brief conversation be

Shooting Star

1949
★9.0
Return to Japan (1949) movie poster
★9.0

Return to Japan:

Return to Japan

1949

Full Filmography

Every movie Den Obinata has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1952 One Thousand Ryo Ship in the Wind and Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2 - Flop Similar →
1952 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Mado Kara Tobidase Shûsuke Tokuyama Flop Similar →
1949 Return to Japan - Super Hit Similar →
1949 The Rainbow Man Inspector Okada Average Similar →
1949 Hills of a Foreign Country Fumiko's husband Flop Similar →
1949 Shooting Star 藤岡俊作 Super Hit Similar →
1949 At the Time Men Have Seen Blood - Flop Similar →
1948 G-Men of Japan - Flop Similar →
1948 Nocturnal Gate - Flop Similar →
1948 365 Nights: Tokyo Ryunosuke Miyata Super Hit Similar →
1948 365 Nights Ryunosuke Miyata Super Hit Similar →
1948 Golden Devil Part 2 - Flop Similar →
1948 Golden Devil - Flop Similar →
1947 The Age of Beginnings Editor (as Den Obinata) Flop Similar →
1942 Bouquet of the South Seas Igarashi, chief Average Similar →
1942 Currents of Youth Keikichi Itami Super Hit Similar →
1942 Sky of Hope Susunu (as Den Obinata) Super Hit Similar →
1941 君と僕 Instructor of training camp Hit Similar →
1941 Shanghai Moon - Super Hit Similar →
1940 The Burning Sky - Flop Similar →
1940 Wedding Day - Flop Similar →
1940 Hikari to kage (Kōhen) - Flop Similar →
1940 Hikari to kage (Zenpen) - Flop Similar →
1939 Madam with a Ribbon - Flop Similar →
1939 The Town Bungo Yoroii Flop Similar →
1939 Shanghai Landing Party LTJD Mine (as Den Obinata) Flop Similar →
1939 The Whole Family Works Ogawa - the teacher Hit Similar →
1938 Family Diary Part II - Flop Similar →
1938 Family Diary Part I - Flop Similar →
1938 Children of the Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Mito Kōmon Manyu-ki - Flop Similar →
1937 Young People Teacher Masaki Average Similar →
1935 Lumberjack and Lady Joji Yamazaki Hit Similar →
1934 Living Things - Super Hit Similar →
1934 Our Neighbor, Miss Yae Keitaro Hit Similar →
1934 A Mother Should Be Loved Sadao Average Similar →
1934 Sakura Ondo - Hit Similar →
1934 Mother of the East Ogawa (Student) Hit Similar →
1933 Passing Fancy Jiro Hit Similar →
1933 Clear and Cloudy Kinya Kuroda Flop Similar →
1933 A Woman Crying in Spring Kenji Hit Similar →
1933 The Dancing Girl of Izu Mizuhara, a student Hit Similar →
1932 Namiko - Flop Similar →

Den Obinata - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Den Obinata?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Den Obinata is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Den Obinata acted in?

Den Obinata has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Den Obinata?

Other notable films include "Currents of Youth", "Children of the Sun", and "Shooting Star".

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