Tadanori Yokoo - Actor Profile

Tadanori Yokoo

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
8Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 27, 1936
Birth Place: Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

About Tadanori Yokoo

Tadanori Yokoo (横尾 忠則, Yokoo Tadanori, born 27 June 1936) is a Japanese graphic designer, illustrator, printmaker and painter. Yokoo’s signature style of psychedelia and pastiche engages a wide span of modern visual and cultural phenomena from Japan and around the world.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tadanori Yokoo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Tadanori Yokoo'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tadanori Yokoo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tadanori Yokoo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tadanori Yokoo's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) movie poster
★7.8

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters: A fictional account of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining dramatizations of three of his novels and a

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

1985•Drama
★6.3
Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013) movie poster
★6.3

Miwa: A Japanese Icon: A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa populariz

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

2013•Documentary
★4.5
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) movie poster
★4.5

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief: In Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the lives of a young man prone to theft, a young woman he meets at a bookstore, and a kabu

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief

1969•Drama
★1.0
Under the Skin (2002) movie poster
★1.0

Under the Skin: A documentary on sixties counterculture in Japan featuring Donald Richie, Tadanori Yokoo, Masao Adachi, Koji Wakamatsu,

Under the Skin

2002•Documentary
★0.0
ANPO: Art X War (2010) movie poster
★0.0

ANPO: Art X War: ANPO: Art X War tells the story of Japan's historic resistance to U.S. military bases in Japan through an electrifying a

ANPO: Art X War

2010•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tadanori Yokoo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 EXPO '70 Avant-Garde Memories - Searching for Ako Tadanori Yokoo Flop Similar →
2013 Miwa: A Japanese Icon Himself Average Similar →
2010 ANPO: Art X War Self Flop Similar →
2002 Under the Skin Himself Flop Similar →
1985 Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Natsuo Super Hit Similar →
1977 I'm No Angel Arakawa Flop Similar →
1969 Diary of a Shinjuku Thief Torio Okanoue Flop Similar →
1964 Hi-Red Centre Shelter Plan - Flop Similar →

Tadanori Yokoo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tadanori Yokoo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tadanori Yokoo is "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Tadanori Yokoo acted in?

Tadanori Yokoo has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tadanori Yokoo?

Other notable films include "Miwa: A Japanese Icon", "Diary of a Shinjuku Thief", and "Under the Skin".