Kingorō Yanagiya - Actor Profile

Kingorō Yanagiya

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 28, 1901
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Kingorō Yanagiya Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kingorō Yanagiya reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Kingorō Yanagiya'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 Kingorō Yanagiya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kingorō Yanagiya's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kingorō Yanagiya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1968 Hotsprings Holiday - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Spiders: The Reckless Operation Ken's father Hit Similar →
1963 Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Rabble Tactics Ryokai Super Hit Similar →
1963 Company President Travels Abroad Part II Mr. Matsumoto (First-generation Japanese-American) Super Hit Similar →
1963 Crazy Operation: First Move - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Sing, Young People! Dining hall proprietor Average Similar →
1962 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Chinese Restaurant - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Shin kitsune to tanuki - Hit Similar →
1962 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble - Flop Similar →
1962 The Tenth Game of New Salarymen: Salaryman Ittoru - Flop Similar →
1961 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Lunchbox - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Sararīman yajikita dōchū - Flop Similar →
1961 Sazae-san Plays Cupid - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Masterless 47 – Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1961 誰よりも金を愛す - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Sazae And Aunt Apron - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Masterless 47 Yamashita Restaurant owner Super Hit Similar →
1960 Sazae-san's Baby - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife - Flop Similar →
1959 Sazae-san's Newlywed Family - Flop Similar →
1959 Sazae-san's Marriage - Flop Similar →
1958 Yajikita dōchū sugoroku - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Naked General - Hit Similar →
1958 Tora-san's Home Run - Hit Similar →
1958 Song for a Bride - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Sazae-san - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Runaway Bride - Flop Similar →
1956 Masura o hashutsu fukai - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Young Love Conquers All - Hit Similar →
1955 A Doting Parent’s Lullaby - Flop Similar →
1955 むっつり右門捕物帖 鬼面屋敷 - Hit Similar →
1955 Diary of the First Incredible Laughing Trip Mito Komon (Mitsukuni Tokugawa) Super Hit Similar →
1953 Kisan Detective Story: The Mysterious Doll-Maker Chôbei Super Hit Similar →
1953 An Edoite Judge Ichiryusai Torahachi Flop Similar →
1952 Sunset Over Mount Fuji Denji Okabiki Flop Similar →
1952 Today is Payday - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Journey to the West 2: The Great Rampage of Son Goku - Flop Similar →
1952 Dimple of Tokyo Daisaku Kawakami Super Hit Similar →
1952 Love's Zephir Along the Tokaido - Flop Similar →
1952 Casebooks of Detective Umon: The Incident of the Fawn-Pattern Cloth Keishirô Murakami Flop Similar →
1951 Under the Blossoming Peach - Flop Similar →
1949 Ghost Train - Flop Similar →
1949 Hanakurabe tanuki-den Pon Super Hit Similar →
1948 Shachō to onna tenin - Super Hit Similar →
1944 This Happy Life - Average Similar →
1939 Enoken's Mori no Ishimatsu - Flop Similar →
1939 The Old Man of the Propeller - Flop Similar →

Kingorō Yanagiya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kingorō Yanagiya?

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

How many movies has Kingorō Yanagiya acted in?

Kingorō Yanagiya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kingorō Yanagiya?

Other notable films include "Hotsprings Holiday", "A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen", and "The Masterless 47".

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