Kanae Kobayashi - Actor Profile

Kanae Kobayashi

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 7, 1907
Birth Place: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kanae Kobayashi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kanae Kobayashi'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 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kanae Kobayashi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Gay Masquerade, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kanae Kobayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kanae Kobayashi's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kanae Kobayashi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 Empire of Passion - Hit Similar →
1976 In the Realm of the Senses Old Geisha Kikuryû Hit Similar →
1975 Death at an Old Mansion Onao Average Similar →
1973 Coup d'Etat - Average Similar →
1973 The Water Was So Clear - Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance Bereaved Woman's Servant Hit Similar →
1971 Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman Shige Hit Similar →
1970 Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival - Hit Similar →
1970 Ghost of Kasane Swamp Osei, the brothel madam Hit Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay - Flop Similar →
1969 Blood End - Average Similar →
1969 Tenchu! - Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi Challenged - Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi the Outlaw - Hit Similar →
1966 Drunken Harbor - Flop Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Pilgrimage - Hit Similar →
1966 The Betrayal - Average Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Vengeance Tamekichi's mother Hit Similar →
1966 Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess - Average Similar →
1965 Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Widow Tarozaemon Hit Similar →
1965 Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan - Average Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1963 New Tale of Zatoichi Old lady going deaf Hit Similar →
1962 The Demon of Sendai's Castle - Flop Similar →
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Kane the innkeeper Hit Similar →
1962 Sabakareru Echizen no kami - Flop Similar →
1962 Her Hidden Past Sakai family maid Hit Similar →
1962 Teppo Yasu no Shogai - Flop Similar →
1962 Keshin - Flop Similar →
1961 A Lustful Man - Flop Similar →
1961 Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut - Average Similar →
1960 風来物語 あばれ飛車 - Flop Similar →
1960 Bonchi - Hit Similar →
1959 Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord - Average Similar →
1958 The Gay Masquerade - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Conflagration - Hit Similar →
1957 An Osaka Story - Flop Similar →
1956 Asataro the Crow - Flop Similar →
1956 Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan - Hit Similar →
1955 The Magical Warrior - Flop Similar →
1954 Chikamatsu Monogatari Otatsu Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Woman in the Rumor Oharu Hit Similar →
1953 Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace - Super Hit Similar →
1953 A Geisha Hairdresser Super Hit Similar →
1951 Story of a Beloved Wife - Hit Similar →
1951 Miss Oyu Nanny Hit Similar →
1950 Song of Love - Flop Similar →
1948 The Grand Master Saya Flop Similar →
1943 The Life of Matsu the Untamed - Hit Similar →
1926 Mito Kōmon - Flop Similar →

Kanae Kobayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kanae Kobayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kanae Kobayashi is "The Gay Masquerade" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kanae Kobayashi acted in?

Kanae Kobayashi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kanae Kobayashi?

Other notable films include "Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace", "Chikamatsu Monogatari", and "A Geisha".