Kamatari Fujiwara - Actor Profile

Kamatari Fujiwara

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 15, 1905
Birth Place: Fukagawa, Koto, Tokyo, Japan

About Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara (藤原 釜足 Fujiwara Kamatari, January 15, 1905 - December 21, 1985) was a Japanese actor. Fujiwara was born in Tokyo, on January 15, 1905, in Tokyo, Japan. Fujiwara's parents ran a printing business. The business did not go well, so at the age of 10, Fujiwara started working at a local confectionery store. By the age of 14 he had started selling timber for building and manufacturing in Shizuoka prefecture. A year later he returned to Tokyo to study as a pharmacist. Fukiwara worked regularly and extensively with Akira Kurosawa, and was known for both being adept at comic acting, as well as being able to do serious roles.

Kamatari Fujiwara Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kamatari Fujiwara 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 Kamatari Fujiwara's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Kamatari Fujiwara'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 Sazae And Aunt Apron, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kamatari Fujiwara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kamatari Fujiwara's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kamatari Fujiwara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1974 Third Generation Boss - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Wolves of the City: First to Fight - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Day the Sun Rose - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Five Gents and Karate Grandpa Reiichi Nakagawa (Megumi's Father) Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Homely Sister Shinshichi, father Super Hit Similar →
1965 Taking the Castle - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Red Beard Rokusuke Super Hit Similar →
1963 Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Junkyard Cook Super Hit Similar →
1962 Sanjuro Takebayashi Super Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo Tazaemon Super Hit Similar →
1961 Sazae-san Plays Cupid - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Happiness of Us Alone - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Sazae And Aunt Apron - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Sazae-san's Baby - Super Hit Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Matashichi Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl Minji-san the soba vendor Super Hit Similar →
1957 Teenage Sazae - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Men of Toho-ku Hisakichi, master of Sankaku Yashiki Super Hit Similar →
1957 Sazae-san Sequel - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) - Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Lone Journey Gorosaku Super Hit Similar →
1955 House of Many Pleasures Old Man Super Hit Similar →
1955 New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain Kichibee Super Hit Similar →
1955 Love Never Fails Saito Super Hit Similar →
1955 All is Well - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Manzô - Father of Shino Super Hit Similar →
1953 Yasugorō shusse - Super Hit Similar →
1953 The End of the Night - Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Man Who Came to Port Takasaki-Shochou Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Woman Who Touched the Legs - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Sub-Section Chief Ono Super Hit Similar →
1952 Tokyo Sweetheart Aoyama Super Hit Similar →
1952 Forty-Eight Man Isaburo Super Hit Similar →
1952 Kin no tamago: Golden Girl - Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Skin of the South Shunpei Goto Super Hit Similar →
1951 Meeting of the Ghost of Apres-Guerre - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Crazy Uproar - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Jakoman and Tetsu Soutaro Super Hit Similar →
1949 Kaze no ko - Super Hit Similar →
1942 The Man Who Waited - Super Hit Similar →
1940 A Gentle Breeze With Father - Super Hit Similar →
1940 China Night - Super Hit Similar →
1939 Easy Alley - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Chocolate and Soldiers - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Children of the Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1937 The Kingdom of Spectacles - Super Hit Similar →
1935 Botchan Uranari Super Hit Similar →
1933 Tipsy Life - Super Hit Similar →

Kamatari Fujiwara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kamatari Fujiwara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kamatari Fujiwara is "Sazae And Aunt Apron" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kamatari Fujiwara acted in?

Kamatari Fujiwara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kamatari Fujiwara?

Other notable films include "All is Well", "Easy Alley", and "The End of the Night".

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