Keiichi Yamada - Actor Profile

Keiichi Yamada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 30, 1964
Birth Place: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

About Keiichi Yamada

Keiichi Yamada, better known as Jyushin Liger and later Jyushin Thunder Liger, is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist who debuted in 1984 for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he competed against many of the world’s top wrestlers in major events worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most revolutionary junior heavyweights of all time.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Keiichi Yamada reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Keiichi Yamada's filmography leans towards the Action 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 78% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Keiichi Yamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 19 (Final), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Keiichi Yamada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Keiichi Yamada's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Keiichi Yamada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 WWE Hall Of Fame 2020 Jushin "Thunder" Liger Average Similar →
2020 Dominion in Osaka-jo Hall - 2020 Jushin "Thunder"Liger Average Similar →
2020 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 2 Jyushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2020 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1 Jyushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2019 NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2019 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2019 NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 19 (Final) Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2019 NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 4 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2019 NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 1 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2019 NJPW Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2018 NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2018 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2018 NJPW Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2018 NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018 Jushin Thunder Liger Hit Similar →
2018 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW G1 Special in USA 2017 - Night 2 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017 Jushin Thunder Liger Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW New Year Dash !! 2017 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2016 RevPro & NJPW: Global Wars UK 2016 - Night 1 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2016 NJPW Honor Rising: Japan 2016 - Day 2 Jushin Thunder Liger Hit Similar →
2016 NJPW Honor Rising: Japan 2016 - Day 1 Self Average Similar →
2016 NJPW New Year Dash !! 2016 Jushin Thunder Liger Hit Similar →
2015 NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Jushin Thunder Liger Hit Similar →
2015 NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final) Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2013 NJPW Destruction 2013 Jushin Thunder Liger Hit Similar →
2013 Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Very Best of Monday Nitro: Volume 2 Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2013 ROH: Year Three Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2012 NJPW Dominion 6.16 Jushin Thunder Liger Flop Similar →
2012 The Many Adventures of El Generico Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2012 ROH: Japan's Finest Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2011 The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.1 Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2011 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2011 Jushin Thunder Liger Flop Similar →
2010 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2009 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3 Jushin Liger Flop Similar →
2008 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2 Jushin Thunder Liger Flop Similar →
2007 WWE: Rey Mysterio - The Biggest Little Man Jushin Liger Hit Similar →
2006 TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable Jushin Liger Super Hit Similar →
2005 TNA Bound for Glory 2005 Jushin "Thunder" Lyger Super Hit Similar →
2005 Kabuto-O Beetle Himself Flop Similar →
2004 Hard Knocks : The Chris Benoit Story Jushin Liger (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2004 The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
2002 NJPW The Spiral Jushin Thunder Liger Flop Similar →
1995 WAR Super J Cup 1995 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
1995 Jushin Liger: Fist of Thunder Jushin Thunder Liger Flop Similar →
1994 NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8 Jushin Thunder Liger Flop Similar →
1994 NJPW Super J-Cup 1994 Jushin Thunder Liger Super Hit Similar →
1993 WCW/New Japan Supershow III Jushin "Thunder" Lyger Super Hit Similar →
1992 WCW Starrcade 1992 Jushin "Thunder" Lyger Hit Similar →

Keiichi Yamada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Keiichi Yamada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keiichi Yamada is "NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 19 (Final)" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Keiichi Yamada acted in?

Keiichi Yamada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Keiichi Yamada?

Other notable films include "The Very Best of Monday Nitro: Volume 2", "Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson", and "The Many Adventures of El Generico".