Tatsumi Fujinami - Actor Profile

Tatsumi Fujinami

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 28, 1953
Birth Place: Kunisaki, Ōita, Japan

About Tatsumi Fujinami

Tatsumi Fujinami is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE on a legend's contract. Fujinami is most well known for his long tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he was a six-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion. He was famously nicknamed "The Dragon", and is credited for inventing the dragon sleeper and the dragon suplex.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tatsumi Fujinami reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Tatsumi Fujinami'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tatsumi Fujinami remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Men Who Made Ultraman, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tatsumi Fujinami Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tatsumi Fujinami's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tatsumi Fujinami.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Tatsumi Fujinami (Appearance) Super Hit Similar →
2025 NJPW Superhuman Taiji Ishimori Gets Even More Ridiculous Tatsumi Fujinami Flop Similar →
2025 NJPW Tanahashi Jam Tatsumi Fujinami Hit Similar →
2023 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome Tatsumi Fujinami Hit Similar →
2020 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1 Tatsumi Fujinami Super Hit Similar →
2019 Extro Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 WWE Hall of Fame 2015 Self Hit Similar →
2012 Budokan Peter Pan: DDT 15th Anniversary - Flop Similar →
2008 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2 Tatsumi Fujinami Flop Similar →
2005 NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2 - Flop Similar →
2005 NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1 - Flop Similar →
2005 Catch: The Hold Not Taken Himself Flop Similar →
1999 NJPW Final Dome - Flop Similar →
1998 Shinjuku Boy Detectives - Flop Similar →
1996 World Wrestling Peace Festival - Flop Similar →
1996 NJPW Battle Formation '96 - Flop Similar →
1994 NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8 - Flop Similar →
1993 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993 - Flop Similar →
1993 NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11 - Flop Similar →
1992 NJPW Battle Zone Space II - Flop Similar →
1992 WCW WrestleWar 1992 Himself Flop Similar →
1991 WCW SuperBrawl 1 Tatsumi "Dragon" Fujinami Flop Similar →
1991 WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun Himself Flop Similar →
1989 The Men Who Made Ultraman Shozo Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Best of the WWF: volume 16 Around the World Tatsumi Fujinami Flop Similar →
1988 The Best of the WWF: volume 15 Tatsumi Fujinami Flop Similar →
1985 WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85 Tatsumi Fujinami Flop Similar →
1980 WWE Showdown at Shea '80 Tatsumi Fujinami Flop Similar →

Tatsumi Fujinami - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tatsumi Fujinami?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tatsumi Fujinami is "The Men Who Made Ultraman" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tatsumi Fujinami acted in?

Tatsumi Fujinami has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tatsumi Fujinami?

Other notable films include "NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1", "NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20", and "Extro".