Yuji Okumoto
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Yuji Don Okumoto (雄二・ドン・奥本, Yūji Don Okumoto; born April 20, 1959) is a Japanese-American actor, best known for his role of Chozen Toguchi in the film The Karate Kid Part II and the television series Cobra Kai.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yuji Okumoto reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Yuji Okumoto's filmography leans towards the Action 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yuji Okumoto remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inception, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yuji Okumoto Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yuji Okumoto's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yuji Okumoto.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Paper Tigers | Wing | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Driven | Judge Takasugi | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ultra Low | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Beta Test | The Surgeon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Awesome Asian Bad Guys | Yuji | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Inception | Saito's Attendant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Only The Brave | Sgt. Yukio 'Yuk' Nakajo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | End Game | Doctor Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big Momma's House 2 | Parsons | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Crow: Wicked Prayer | Pestilence | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Par 6 | Mr. Fukamura | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Kitty Bobo Show | Graffiti/Moviegoer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ticker | Embassy Consul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Japanese Shy Bomber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Base 2: Guilty as Charged | Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Partners | One Eye | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fortress 2 | Sato | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Johnny Tsunami | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | I'll Remember April | Matsuo Yomma | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Truman Show | Japanese Family | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sorcerers | Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mean Guns | Hoss | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Game | Nikko Hotel Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Contact | Electrical | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Blast | FBI Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hard Justice | Jimmy Wong | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Open Fire | Bishop (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Red Sun Rising | Yuji | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills | Lester Kuriyama | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blue Tiger | Lieutenant Sakagami | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bloodfist V: Human Target | Tommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | American Sons | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | American Yakuza | Kazuo | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Brain Smasher... A Love Story | Wu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Robot Wars | Chou-Sing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Silent Cries | Mickey (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nemesis | Yoshiro Han | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Only One Survived | Peter Fujiko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Murder in Paradise | Jackie Lo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | True Believer | Shu Kai Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Aloha Summer | Kenzo Konishi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Karate Kid Part II | Chozen Toguchi | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport | Howie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Check is in the Mail... | Bellboy | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Better Off Dead... | Yee Sook Ree | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Real Genius | Fenton | Hit | Similar → |
Yuji Okumoto - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yuji Okumoto?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yuji Okumoto is "Inception" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Yuji Okumoto acted in?
Yuji Okumoto has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yuji Okumoto?
Other notable films include "The Truman Show", "The Game", and "A Kitty Bobo Show".