Shin Kishida - Actor Profile

Shin Kishida

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 17, 1939
Birth Place: Asagaya, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan

About Shin Kishida

Shin Kishida (岸田 森; 17 October 1939 – 28 December 1982) was a Japanese actor, best known for his supporting roles in films and television series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shin Kishida, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shin Kishida reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Shin Kishida'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shin Kishida remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shin Kishida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shin Kishida's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun: Samon Kamiyama, a yoriki of the Minami-machi magistrate infiltrates the Denzū-machi prison disguised as Mushuku Sahēji.

Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun

1983•Action
★8.0
The Militarists (1970) movie poster
★8.0

The Militarists:

The Militarists

1970•Drama
★7.5
The Battle of Okinawa (1971) movie poster
★7.5

The Battle of Okinawa: The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends

The Battle of Okinawa

1971•War
★7.4
Dynamite Don-Don (1978) movie poster
★7.4

Dynamite Don-Don: Yakuza Gang War is at the height in North Kyūshū Area in the summer of 1950, particularly between the Okagen Group and t

Dynamite Don-Don

1978•Action
★7.3
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972) movie poster
★7.3

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril: Ogami Itto is hired to kill a tattooed female assassin and battles Retsudo, head of the Yagyu clan, and his son Gunbei.

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

1972•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shin Kishida.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Ultraman Ace: Giant Ant Terrible-Monster vs. The Ultra Brothers Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1983 Antarctica Kissaten Master Hit Similar →
1983 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Cute Devil Villa Keeper Hit Similar →
1981 At This Late Date, the Charleston Cabinet Secretary Average Similar →
1981 Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie Commander Arashiyama Average Similar →
1981 Magistrate of the Floating World - Average Similar →
1980 Shogun Assassin Master of Death Hit Similar →
1980 The Revolt - Average Similar →
1979 G.I. Samurai Naoe Bungo Average Similar →
1979 Super Gun Lady: Police Branch 82 Tetsuo Ogata / Detective,Mika's Boss Average Similar →
1979 The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf Ishii Average Similar →
1979 White Love - Flop Similar →
1979 The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi Dracula in the City Average Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Hit Similar →
1979 Murder in the Doll House Tetsuma Mawari Hit Similar →
1978 Blood Type: Blue - Average Similar →
1978 Dynamite Don-Don Syu Hanamaki Hit Similar →
1977 Utamaro's World Utamaro Flop Similar →
1976 Murderer! Kagano Heibe Hit Similar →
1975 Ecstasy of the Black Rose Juzo(十三) Average Similar →
1975 Battle Cry - Average Similar →
1974 It Was a Faint Dream - Flop Similar →
1974 Evil of Dracula The Principal Hit Similar →
1974 Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance Seishiro Kikui Average Similar →
1974 Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Interpol Agent Nanbara Hit Similar →
1974 Demon Spies Abbot Genkai Average Similar →
1973 The Petrified Forest - Average Similar →
1973 Hanzo the Razor: The Snare - Average Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril Kozuka Enki Hit Similar →
1972 Poem Yasushi Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Kuruma Hidari Hit Similar →
1972 Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster Ken Sakata Average Similar →
1971 Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters Ken Sakata Hit Similar →
1971 Inn of Evil Genzô Average Similar →
1971 Mandala Maki Average Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Return of Ultraman Ken Sakata Average Similar →
1971 Lake of Dracula The Vampire Hit Similar →
1970 The Militarists Takakura Super Hit Similar →
1970 Naked Ambition - Hit Similar →
1970 Attack at Daylight Narumi Flop Similar →
1970 Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo Kuzuryu Hit Similar →
1969 Red Lion Secretary Sokichi Average Similar →
1969 Bullet Wound - Average Similar →
1968 Sun Above, Death Below - Average Similar →
1968 Kill! Jurota Arao Hit Similar →
1965 A Story Written with Water Takao Matsutani Average Similar →
1963 An Eater - Flop Similar →
1962 A Wanderer's Notebook - Hit Similar →

Shin Kishida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shin Kishida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shin Kishida is "Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Shin Kishida acted in?

Shin Kishida has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shin Kishida?

Other notable films include "The Militarists", "The Battle of Okinawa", and "Dynamite Don-Don".