Tomisaburō Wakayama - Actor Profile

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 1, 1929
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Tomisaburō Wakayama

Tomisaburō Wakayama (若山 富三郎), born Masaru Okumura (奥村 勝) was a Japanese actor.  His son is actor Kiichriō Wakayama.

Tomisaburō Wakayama Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Tomisaburō Wakayama'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 Capone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tomisaburō Wakayama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tomisaburō Wakayama's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tomisaburō Wakayama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 Oda Nobunaga - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Check Sanae Mitamura Super Hit Similar →
1989 Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger Okubo Hikozaemon Super Hit Similar →
1983 Theater Of Life - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Flames of Blood Seihachi Super Hit Similar →
1977 I Am A Man of Honor - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Sugata Sanshiro Murai Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1972 A Yakuza Has His Way Shimamura Seikichi Super Hit Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Armed Organization - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Gambler's Counterattack Yano Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Scarred Life - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You Torakichi Kumasaka Super Hit Similar →
1971 Fate Deals the Card of Death - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Capone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation Capone Super Hit Similar →
1970 Thugs of Shinjuku - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Silk Hat Boss Torakichi "Kumotora" Kumasaka Super Hit Similar →
1970 Postwar Secrets - Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Drifting Gambler Yoshii Yusaku Super Hit Similar →
1970 Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back Shinkai Super Hit Similar →
1970 A Yakuza Goes Home Shimayoshi Shimamura Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Domain: Flower and Dragon Yoshida Super Hit Similar →
1969 Brothers Serving Time - Super Hit Similar →
1969 A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Yakuza Awaits Shimamura Seikichi Super Hit Similar →
1968 Histories of the Chivalrous - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Return of the Outlaw Shimamura Seikichi Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Marked Man - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Henchmen Kanji Omuro Super Hit Similar →
1967 Parole - Super Hit Similar →
1967 North Sea Chivalry - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison Warden Super Hit Similar →
1967 Gamblers Ozeki Isamu Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Virgin Witness Gyôshun Super Hit Similar →
1963 Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp Saburôta Nishina Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Samurai Never Tells a Lie Shindo Genjiro Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Red Water - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Lightning Sword Shinjiro of Misaki Super Hit Similar →
1961 Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Unruly Lion - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Wakatono senryō hada - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Lord of Steel Heart Kuroda Super Hit Similar →
1960 Wild Palanquin - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Holy Mountain Kira no Jinkichi Super Hit Similar →
1959 Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War Major Tachibana Super Hit Similar →
1955 Song Festival, Full Moon, and the Battle of the Raccoon Dogs - Super Hit Similar →

Tomisaburō Wakayama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tomisaburō Wakayama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tomisaburō Wakayama is "Capone's Younger Brother: Heart and Speculation" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tomisaburō Wakayama acted in?

Tomisaburō Wakayama has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tomisaburō Wakayama?

Other notable films include "The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers", "A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless", and "Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo".

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