Nobu McCarthy - Actor Profile

Nobu McCarthy

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1934
Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Nobu McCarthy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nobu McCarthy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Nobu McCarthy'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 Wash, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nobu McCarthy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nobu McCarthy's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Wash (1988) movie poster
★10.0

The Wash: Mako is a neglectful husband. Not the most loving man. His wife gradually encounters a widower who is a kind, gentle fig

The Wash

1988•Romance
★8.0
Slaying the Dragon (1988) movie poster
★8.0

Slaying the Dragon: A highly-critical documentary about the history of Asian-American actresses in Hollywood. Features interviews with pione

Slaying the Dragon

1988•Documentary
★8.0
T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport (1986) movie poster
★8.0

T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport: Hooker and his team become the protection detail of a Senator, and an old friend of Hooker's, after Hooker saves his lif

T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport

1986
★7.9
Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am (2005) movie poster
★7.9

Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am: In 1908, Titoe leaves her home country of Japan to try her luck in Brazil. Her intention is just to get rich and return

Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am

2005•Romance
★7.0
Tokyo After Dark (1959) movie poster
★7.0

Tokyo After Dark: An American serviceman stationed in Tokyo, who's engaged to a local singer, faces both a military court-martial and a tr

Tokyo After Dark

1959•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Nobu McCarthy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am avó Shinobu Super Hit Similar →
1999 Last Chance Miss Bea Hit Similar →
1994 Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition Sari Hatano Average Similar →
1990 Pacific Heights Mira Watanabe Average Similar →
1988 Slaying the Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Wash Masi Matsumoto Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Karate Kid Part II Yukie Average Similar →
1986 T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport Mrs. McAllister Super Hit Similar →
1976 Farewell to Manzanar Misa / Jeanne Wakatsuki Average Similar →
1970 Lost Flight Zora Lewin Flop Similar →
1961 Two Loves Whareparita Flop Similar →
1960 Wake Me When It's Over Ume Tanaka Hit Similar →
1960 Walk Like a Dragon Kim Sung Average Similar →
1959 Five Gates to Hell Chioko Average Similar →
1959 Tokyo After Dark B-girl in nightclub Hit Similar →
1958 The Geisha Boy Kimi Sikita Average Similar →

Nobu McCarthy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nobu McCarthy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nobu McCarthy is "The Wash" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nobu McCarthy acted in?

Nobu McCarthy has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nobu McCarthy?

Other notable films include "Slaying the Dragon", "T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport", and "Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am".

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