Ken Yamamura
ActingAbout Ken Yamamura
Ken Yamamura, born Kennosuke Yamamura (山村 憲之介, Yamamura Kennosuke, born January 21, 1986), is a Japanese actor best known for playing the younger Ichirō Yashida / Silver Samurai (sharing the main antagonist's role with Haruhiko Yamanouchi) in the 2013 film The Wolverine, and Takashi in the 2014 remake of Godzilla. Yamamura was born in Osaka on January 21, 1986. He studied drama at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia. After graduating, he has not missed a chance to have a role in a Hollywood blockbuster. In 2013, Yamamura made his first acting appearance as the younger Ichiro Yashida / Silver Samurai in the American superhero film The Wolverine, which had starred Hugh Jackman. The following year, he went on to portray the role of Takashi, the associate of Bryan Cranston's character, in the 2014 remake of Godzilla. In 2019, he then appeared to portray as the character Oguchi in the thriller crime drama film Earthquake Bird, featuring Alicia Vikander and Riley Keough, which was released by Netflix on November 15, 2019. In 2021, Yamamura has portrayed Taka in the film People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Yamamura reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ken Yamamura'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Yamamura remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tetris, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ken Yamamura Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ken Yamamura's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Yamamura.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yakushima's Illusion | Dr. Mizuno | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Crosspoint | Souta Kamimura | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Gitling | Makoto Kanno | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bad Lands | Yukawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Tetris | Minoru Arakawa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Story Game | Professor Emori | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai | Toshimaro Yoshida | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan | Taka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Earthquake Bird | Det. Oguchi | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Killing for the Prosecution | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sekigahara | Nobukatsu Shima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tokyo Project | Guy giving directions | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Godzilla | Takashi | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wolverine | Young Yashida | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Double Happiness Uranium | Mitch | Flop | Similar → |
Ken Yamamura - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ken Yamamura?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Yamamura is "Tetris" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Ken Yamamura acted in?
Ken Yamamura has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ken Yamamura?
Other notable films include "Bad Lands", "Sekigahara", and "Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai".