Ernest Harada - Actor Profile

Ernest Harada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
18Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 20, 1937
Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ernest Harada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ernest Harada's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ernest Harada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pacific Overtures, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ernest Harada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ernest Harada's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Pacific Overtures (1976) movie poster
★9.0

Pacific Overtures: In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro

Pacific Overtures

1976•Music
★6.8
Death Becomes Her (1992) movie poster
★6.8

Death Becomes Her: Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Hel

Death Becomes Her

1992•Comedy
★6.2
The Woman in Red (1984) movie poster
★6.2

The Woman in Red: When a happily married family man, who would never consider an affair, meets a beautiful woman in red, he is totally inf

The Woman in Red

1984•Comedy
★6.2
Blue Thunder (1983) movie poster
★6.2

Blue Thunder: Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due

Blue Thunder

1983•Drama
★6.1
Earthquake (1974) movie poster
★6.1

Earthquake: Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, Califor

Earthquake

1974•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ernest Harada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 Death Becomes Her Coroner Hit Similar →
1989 Wicked Stepmother Nukomoto Flop Similar →
1987 Blind Date Japanese Gardner Average Similar →
1985 Volunteers Chung Mee Average Similar →
1985 Midas Valley - Flop Similar →
1984 The Woman in Red Doorman Average Similar →
1984 Dreamscape Gardener Average Similar →
1983 Blue Thunder John Average Similar →
1982 I, the Jury Chef Average Similar →
1981 A Few Days at Weasel Creek Papa Tourist Flop Similar →
1980 Hito Hata: Raise the Banner J.E. Yamaguchi Flop Similar →
1979 Anatomy of a Seduction Allan Average Similar →
1979 Pleasure Cove Osaki Flop Similar →
1977 Code Name: Diamond Head Hero Yamamoto Flop Similar →
1976 Pacific Overtures Physician/Madam/British Admiral Super Hit Similar →
1974 Earthquake Seismologist (uncredited) Average Similar →
1973 The Return of Charlie Chan Oliver Chan Flop Similar →
1967 Valley of the Dolls Lyon's Houseboy (uncredited) Average Similar →

Ernest Harada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ernest Harada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernest Harada is "Pacific Overtures" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Ernest Harada acted in?

Ernest Harada has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ernest Harada?

Other notable films include "Death Becomes Her", "The Woman in Red", and "Blue Thunder".