Takeshi Sakamoto - Actor Profile

Takeshi Sakamoto

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 21, 1899
Birth Place: Sakoshi, Hyogo, Japan

About Takeshi Sakamoto

Takeshi Sakamoto (坂本武, Sakamoto Takeshi, 21 September 1899 – 10 May 1974) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1925 and 1965, mostly in productions of the Shōchiku studio. He gained popularity as a supporting character, working for directors such as Yasujirō Ozu, Keisuke Kinoshita, Mikio Naruse, Hiroshi Shimizu and Heinosuke Gosho. Description above from the Wikipedia article Takeshi Sakamoto, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Takeshi Sakamoto Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Takeshi Sakamoto'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 Middle-Aged Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Takeshi Sakamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takeshi Sakamoto's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Takeshi Sakamoto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1963 Yakuza of Seki - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Hell's Kitchen - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Carpenter and Children - Super Hit Similar →
1961 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Lunchbox - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa Tetsunoya Tōzō (Boss) Super Hit Similar →
1961 Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep Akabeko Shosuke Super Hit Similar →
1958 Maria of the Ant Village - Super Hit Similar →
1958 I Want to Be a Shellfish - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Times of Joy and Sorrow - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Untamed Woman Kisuke, the foster father Super Hit Similar →
1956 Sound in the Mist - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Seishun no oto - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Twice on a Certain Night - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Young Miss Executive - Super Hit Similar →
1953 New Tokyo March - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Our Chief, Our Doctor Tahei Super Hit Similar →
1951 Beauty of Life - Super Hit Similar →
1950 The Tokyo Kid - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Farewell Tango - Super Hit Similar →
1945 The Young Women of Izu - Super Hit Similar →
1944 The Man Who Has Returned - Super Hit Similar →
1943 Middle-Aged Man - Super Hit Similar →
1939 Zoku aizen katsura - Super Hit Similar →
1939 Four Seasons of Children Grandfather Super Hit Similar →
1938 So Goes My Love Shigeo's uncle Super Hit Similar →
1937 Children in the Wind Uncle Hit Similar →
1936 Woman in the Mist Fumikichi Super Hit Similar →
1936 College Is a Nice Place Teacher Super Hit Similar →
1934 A Story of Floating Weeds Kihachi Hit Similar →
1934 That Night's Woman - Super Hit Similar →
1934 The Genealogy of Women Night Shop Master Super Hit Similar →
1933 Love - Super Hit Similar →
1933 The Boss's Son at College Fujii's uncle Muraki Super Hit Similar →
1932 I Was Born, But... Juuyaku Super Hit Similar →
1932 Seven Seas: Chastity Chapter - Super Hit Similar →
1932 Spring Comes from the Ladies Sakaguchi, tailor Super Hit Similar →
1930 The Luck Which Touched the Leg Section chief Super Hit Similar →
1930 Love and Power - Super Hit Similar →
1930 A Buddhist Mass for Goemon Ishikawa - Super Hit Similar →
1930 Hard Times Yoshida Super Hit Similar →
1930 Marching On Officer A Super Hit Similar →
1929 The Father and His Son Deputy Mayor Mizuhara Super Hit Similar →
1929 Modan kaidan: 100,000,000 yen Kunizo Ôhara Super Hit Similar →
1929 The Big City: Labor Kasamatsu (engine driver) Super Hit Similar →
1929 Him and Life - Super Hit Similar →
1929 The Blacksmith of the Forest School Teacher Super Hit Similar →
1928 Physical Beauty - Super Hit Similar →
1928 Pumpkin Principal Super Hit Similar →
1928 Wife Lost Uncle Super Hit Similar →
1928 Dreams of Youth Okada's father Super Hit Similar →

Takeshi Sakamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takeshi Sakamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takeshi Sakamoto is "Middle-Aged Man" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Takeshi Sakamoto acted in?

Takeshi Sakamoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takeshi Sakamoto?

Other notable films include "Marching On", "The Genealogy of Women", and "The Luck Which Touched the Leg".

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