Ken Kensei - Actor Profile

Ken Kensei

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
16Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Kensei reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ken Kensei'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Kensei remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Letters from Iwo Jima, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Kensei Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Kensei's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) movie poster
★7.5

Letters from Iwo Jima: The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the p

Letters from Iwo Jima

2006•Action
★6.7
My Sassy Girl (2008) movie poster
★6.7

My Sassy Girl: A guy has his life planned out until he is wooed, groomed and then dumped by an elusive woman.

My Sassy Girl

2008•Comedy
★6.7
Bloodmoon (1997) movie poster
★6.7

Bloodmoon: Ken O'Hara is a "Mindhunter" - a serial killer specialist enlisted to find the mass murderer intent on killing the stron

Bloodmoon

1997•Action
★6.6
Black Rain (1989) movie poster
★6.6

Black Rain: Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their

Black Rain

1989•Drama
★6.3
I'll Remember April (1999) movie poster
★6.3

I'll Remember April: Four young boys find a shipwrecked Japanese sailor during World War II and struggle with the decision to save him.

I'll Remember April

1999•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Kensei.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 The Next Vigilante Sensei Flop Similar →
2011 The Ride of Tom & Valkyrie Musashi Flop Similar →
2009 The Flying Scissors Samurai Flop Similar →
2008 My Sassy Girl Kendo Instructor Hit Similar →
2006 Letters from Iwo Jima Maj. General Hayashi Super Hit Similar →
2001 Town & Country Translator Flop Similar →
1999 I'll Remember April Commander Tashima Average Similar →
1997 Bloodmoon Master Welling Hit Similar →
1995 The Hunted Sujin Average Similar →
1994 Dead Funny Yoshi Flop Similar →
1993 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III Honor Guard #4 Average Similar →
1992 Wind Swami Average Similar →
1991 Other People's Money Japanese Businessman #2 Average Similar →
1990 Cadillac Man Japanese Buyer #4 Average Similar →
1989 Black Rain Masahiro's Son Hit Similar →
1989 Slaves of New York Kiochi Flop Similar →

Ken Kensei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Kensei?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Kensei is "Letters from Iwo Jima" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Ken Kensei acted in?

Ken Kensei has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Kensei?

Other notable films include "My Sassy Girl", "Bloodmoon", and "Black Rain".