Osami Nabe - Actor Profile

Osami Nabe

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 2, 1939
Birth Place: Ōta, Tokyo, Japan

Osami Nabe Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Osami Nabe'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 Hotsprings Holiday, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Osami Nabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Osami Nabe's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Hotsprings Holiday (1968) movie poster
★10.0

Hotsprings Holiday: Two rival groups of gangsters vie for control of a tiny port town in northern Japan. Daisuke, a member of the older of t

Hotsprings Holiday

1968•Action
★10.0
The Bell (1967) movie poster
★10.0

The Bell: Yukio Aoshima and several of his friends go to the seashore for a weekend, and Yukio films them as they enjoy the sand,

The Bell

1967•Comedy
★10.0
Golf Before Dawn (1987) movie poster
★10.0

Golf Before Dawn: Comedy film.

Golf Before Dawn

1987
★10.0
Return of the Champ (1981) movie poster
★10.0

Return of the Champ: A not-so-young "Young Guy" (Kayama) returns in this reunion feature, which takes Yuichi and Ishiyama to New York, where

Return of the Champ

1981•Drama
★9.0
The Performers (1970) movie poster
★9.0

The Performers: Seijuro Fujihana, head master of the Fujihana dance school, is a proud and lonely artist. And because of his character,

The Performers

1970

Full Filmography

Every movie Osami Nabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Bye Bye Vamp Tadashi Nakamoto Flop Similar →
2014 Unification Of Japan 7 Masatoshi Kobashi Flop Similar →
2014 Unification Of Japan 6 Masatoshi Kobashi Flop Similar →
2011 誰よりも君を愛す！ - Flop Similar →
2010 Shinigami no Yaiba - Flop Similar →
2007 The Homeless - Flop Similar →
1999 Debt King Part VI: Legendary Speculator in Naniwa - Flop Similar →
1999 Marco: Carry a Dream Peppino (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 姑は名探偵芹澤雅子　八丈島南国リゾート殺人事件 - Flop Similar →
1989 Sensei Police Officer Super Hit Similar →
1988 Tomorrow Mizumoto Super Hit Similar →
1988 Memories of You - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Golf Before Dawn - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Guys Who Never Learn - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies - Hit Similar →
1982 To Trap a Kidnapper - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Ah! Nomugi Pass — Fresh Green Edition - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Completely... With That Air! - Hit Similar →
1981 The Imperial Navy - Hit Similar →
1981 The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita Story - Flop Similar →
1981 Blue Jeans Memory - Flop Similar →
1981 Lupin vs. Holmes John Watson (voice) Flop Similar →
1981 Return of the Champ Central Post Office Staff Super Hit Similar →
1978 Pink Lady's Motion Picture - Hit Similar →
1977 The Japanese Belly Button Professor / Funayama Flop Similar →
1976 Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World Pero / Pussty (voice) Average Similar →
1975 The Wild Trucker Shuhei Akatsuka Super Hit Similar →
1972 Onna Ikitemasu: Sakariba Wataridori Anekohji Flop Similar →
1972 Beyond the Rainbow Mafia Flop Similar →
1970 喜劇 右向けェ左！ - Flop Similar →
1970 Cleopatra: Queen of Sex Antony (voice) Average Similar →
1970 Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival - Hit Similar →
1970 Shameless School: Health Check in the Nude Tadanori Yagyu Super Hit Similar →
1970 Shameless School Munenari Yagyu Flop Similar →
1970 アッと驚く為五郎 - Flop Similar →
1970 The Performers Toshio Super Hit Similar →
1969 New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town - Hit Similar →
1969 Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man Maruyama Hit Similar →
1969 Crazy Big Explosion - Hit Similar →
1969 Women of the Night - Woman of Seniority - Flop Similar →
1969 Women of the Night - Butterfly Flower - Flop Similar →
1969 Crazy Big Discovery - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Mappira shain yūkyōden - Flop Similar →
1968 Age of Japanese Guerrillas Kinta Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Shy Deceiver Saburo Hit Similar →
1968 Hotsprings Holiday - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Million Dollar Pursuit - Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi Challenged Dice Player Hanzo Hit Similar →
1967 The Bell - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Tenamonya Tôkaidô - Super Hit Similar →

Osami Nabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Osami Nabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Osami Nabe is "Hotsprings Holiday" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Osami Nabe acted in?

Osami Nabe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Osami Nabe?

Other notable films include "The Bell", "Golf Before Dawn", and "Return of the Champ".

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