Masao Shimizu - Actor Profile

Masao Shimizu

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 5, 1908
Birth Place: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

About Masao Shimizu

Masao Shimizu (清水将夫 Shimizu Masao, 5 October 1908 – 5 October 1975) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in over 110 films between 1931 and 1971.

Masao Shimizu Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Masao Shimizu'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 The Wild Sea, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masao Shimizu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masao Shimizu's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Masao Shimizu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 Tora-san's Dream-Come-True Prof. Yunaka Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club Toyokura Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Wild Sea Sakaki Super Hit Similar →
1969 Lone Rebel - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Elder Sister - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Confession of a girl: Purity - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Little Snack - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto Kurita Super Hit Similar →
1968 Judge and Jeopardy - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Night before Pearl Harbor - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Burning Nature - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Let's Dance Tonight Shotaro Sakurada Super Hit Similar →
1967 Kojiro - Super Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Prison Warden Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart Oyama Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Woman's Life Dr. Daisaku Yoshie Super Hit Similar →
1962 Glory on the Summit Misa's father Super Hit Similar →
1962 Keep Your Chin Up Shôichirô Super Hit Similar →
1962 Sugata Naki Tsuisekisha - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Sanjuro Kikui Super Hit Similar →
1961 That Guy and I - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Day of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal Kōki Hirota Super Hit Similar →
1957 Who's the Real Killer - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Shiawase wa doko ni Shibata Super Hit Similar →
1955 A Hole of My Own Making - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Mother and Son Seitaro Tani Super Hit Similar →
1955 No Time for Tears - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Turbid Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Jinsei Gekijo Yokubo hen: sanshu kirako - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Sansho the Bailiff Masauji Taira Super Hit Similar →
1954 A Samurai's Love - Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Eagle of the Pacific Commander Kashima Super Hit Similar →
1953 Before Dawn Juheiji Super Hit Similar →
1953 The End of the Night - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Miniature Nagase Super Hit Similar →
1953 Sunflower Girl Setsuko's father Super Hit Similar →
1952 Oka wa hanazakari - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1952 Adolescence Nobuyuki, Kyoko's father Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Life of Oharu Kikuoji Super Hit Similar →
1951 Who Knows a Woman's Heart - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Stolen Love Yoshizaki Art Dealer Super Hit Similar →
1949 A Fool's Love Yoshioka Super Hit Similar →
1948 The Most Beautiful Day of My Life - Super Hit Similar →
1948 Drunken Angel Oyabun Super Hit Similar →
1946 Lord for a Night - Super Hit Similar →
1946 Those Who Make Tomorrow Section chief (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1946 An Enemy of the People - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Ah, My Hometown Kazuo Sakamoto Super Hit Similar →

Masao Shimizu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masao Shimizu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masao Shimizu is "The Wild Sea" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masao Shimizu acted in?

Masao Shimizu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masao Shimizu?

Other notable films include "Sugata Naki Tsuisekisha", "Stolen Love", and "Who's the Real Killer".

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