Tatsuo Yamada - Actor Profile

Tatsuo Yamada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 10, 1956
Birth Place: Toyama, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tatsuo Yamada 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 Tatsuo Yamada'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tatsuo Yamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in On the Road, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tatsuo Yamada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tatsuo Yamada's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
On the Road (1982) movie poster
★10.0

On the Road: Model Reiko Higa is injured after being hit by a car pursued by motorcycle cop Tomishima. Tomishima's supervisor refuses

On the Road

1982•Action
★8.5
Tokyo Noir (2004) movie poster
★8.5

Tokyo Noir: Three tales that center around sex and citizens of Tokyo: A repressed woman embraces her sexuality, ("Birthday"), an un

Tokyo Noir

2004•Drama
★8.0
TO-Y (1987) movie poster
★8.0

TO-Y: GASP is a popular alternative band. Conflict arises when the lead singer To-Y is offered a pop idol contract that stipul

TO-Y

1987•Animation
★7.8
Departures (2008) movie poster
★7.8

Departures: Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is

Departures

2008•Drama
★7.5
Yokohama BJ Blues (1981) movie poster
★7.5

Yokohama BJ Blues: BJ is a relatively unknown blues singer who scraps some bars in Yokohama. He does not earn much with it and to make ends

Yokohama BJ Blues

1981•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tatsuo Yamada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 The Unbroken Yasuo Kotoko Hit Similar →
2008 Lupin's News Jisaku Kurata Hit Similar →
2008 Departures Togashi Super Hit Similar →
2008 Be a Man!! Samurai School - Flop Similar →
2007 Song of Goodbye Delivery center person Flop Similar →
2007 Switching – Goodbye Me Yoshida Takinosuke Hit Similar →
2007 Bizan - Average Similar →
2006 Japan Sinks Yoshizumi Average Similar →
2006 Waters - Flop Similar →
2005 Scrap Heaven Mamoru Kutsui Hit Similar →
2005 The Milkwoman Yujiro Kawai Average Similar →
2005 Ashura - Flop Similar →
2004 The Motive Shinji Koito Average Similar →
2004 Tokyo Noir - Super Hit Similar →
2003 When the Last Sword Is Drawn Sasuke Super Hit Similar →
2002 Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang - Hit Similar →
2002 Jingi 31: Boryokudan Re-armed - Hit Similar →
2002 Sabu Ryojiro Kojima Hit Similar →
2001 The Legend of the Ando Family: The Road to Hell - Flop Similar →
2001 Chloe Manager Average Similar →
2000 Whiteout - Average Similar →
1998 Blues Harp - Hit Similar →
1998 Gun Breath A Perfect Night to Die - Flop Similar →
1997 Female Lawyer - Assault! - Flop Similar →
1996 Ijiriya President Age - Flop Similar →
1995 Another Lonely Hitman Sato Flop Similar →
1994 The Wicked Reporter 2: The Rebirth of Horserace Betting - Average Similar →
1994 Shinjuku Outlaw - Average Similar →
1994 Can you collect it? Complete - Flop Similar →
1994 Maji! 3 - Average Similar →
1994 Maji! 2 - Average Similar →
1993 Tokyo Blood - Hit Similar →
1993 Can you collect it? 2 - Flop Similar →
1993 The Brutal Insanity of Love Muto Flop Similar →
1992 Can You Collect It? - Flop Similar →
1991 Door II: Tokyo Diary Ishida Average Similar →
1990 Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet Makoto Kawamura Hit Similar →
1988 Revolver Shinji Ishimori Hit Similar →
1987 TO-Y Isami (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Leave My Girl Alone Yusuke Aida Average Similar →
1986 Saya: Perspective in Love Island Mitsuru Hit Similar →
1985 No More God, No More Love - Average Similar →
1985 Moment of Demon - Flop Similar →
1984 Gemini Woman Owada Flop Similar →
1984 Sukanpin Walk Yoshio Kaizuka Flop Similar →
1982 The Shootout Seiichi Uchiyama Flop Similar →
1982 On the Road - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Motto hageshiku motto tsuyoku Tatsuya Makieda Flop Similar →
1981 Yokohama BJ Blues Yoshio Super Hit Similar →
1980 Crazy Thunder Road Jin Flop Similar →

Tatsuo Yamada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tatsuo Yamada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tatsuo Yamada is "On the Road" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tatsuo Yamada acted in?

Tatsuo Yamada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tatsuo Yamada?

Other notable films include "Tokyo Noir", "TO-Y", and "Departures".