Yuji Okumoto
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Yuji Don Okumoto (雄二・ドン・奥本, Yūji Don Okumoto; born April 20, 1959) is a Japanese-American actor, best known for his role of Chozen Toguchi in the film The Karate Kid Part II and the television series Cobra Kai.
Yuji Okumoto Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Yuji Okumoto reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Yuji Okumoto's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Yuji Okumoto'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 Inception, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Yuji Okumoto Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yuji Okumoto's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Yuji Okumoto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Paper Tigers | Del | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Driven | Judge Takasugi | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ultra Low | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Beta Test | The Surgeon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Awesome Asian Bad Guys | Yuji | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Inception | Saito's Attendant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Only the Brave | Sgt. Yukio 'Yuk' Nakajo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | End Game | Doctor Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big Momma's House 2 | Parsons | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Crow: Wicked Prayer | Pestilence | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Par 6 | Mr. Fukamura | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | A Kitty Bobo Show | Graffiti/Moviegoer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ticker | Embassy Consul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Japanese Shy Bomber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Base 2: Guilty as Charged | Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Partners | One Eye | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fortress 2 | Sato | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Johnny Tsunami | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | I'll Remember April | Matsuo Yomma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Truman Show | Japanese Family | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sorcerers | Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mean Guns | Hoss | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Game | Nikko Hotel Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Contact | Electrical | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Blast | FBI Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hard Justice | Jimmy Wong | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Open Fire | Bishop (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Red Sun Rising | Yuji | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills | Lester Kuriyama | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blue Tiger | Lieutenant Sakagami | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bloodfist V: Human Target | Tommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | American Sons | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | American Yakuza | Kazuo | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Brain Smasher... A Love Story | Wu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Robot Wars | Chou-Sing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Silent Cries | Mickey (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nemesis | Yoshiro Han | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Only One Survived | Peter Fujiko | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Murder in Paradise | Jackie Lo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | True Believer | Shu Kai Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Aloha Summer | Kenzo Konishi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Karate Kid Part II | Chozen Toguchi | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport | Howie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Check is in the Mail... | Bellboy | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Better Off Dead... | Yee Sook Ree | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Real Genius | Fenton | Hit | Similar → |
Yuji Okumoto - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yuji Okumoto?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yuji Okumoto is "Inception" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Yuji Okumoto acted in?
Yuji Okumoto has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yuji Okumoto?
Other notable films include "The Truman Show", "Sorcerers", and "Only One Survived".