Akihiko Katayama - Actor Profile

Akihiko Katayama

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 11, 1926
Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Akihiko Katayama Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Akihiko Katayama reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Akihiko Katayama's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Akihiko Katayama's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Ambitious, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Akihiko Katayama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akihiko Katayama's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Akihiko Katayama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 The Ambitious Toranosuke Nakahira Hit Similar →
1968 The Pit of Death Yasuhara Flop Similar →
1967 Journey - Flop Similar →
1967 Ginza for Two Koizumi Flop Similar →
1966 Shojo jutai Takashi Murakami Flop Similar →
1963 Ōkuma Shigenobu the great - Flop Similar →
1963 She Came For Love Katsuya Kitahara Flop Similar →
1963 Teinen Taishoku - Flop Similar →
1962 Otoko to onna no sei no naka - Flop Similar →
1962 情熱の詩人啄木 - Flop Similar →
1962 Her Hidden Past Eikichi Kono Hit Similar →
1962 誘拐 - Flop Similar →
1961 Marriageable Age - Flop Similar →
1960 Satan's Sword: The Dragon God - Average Similar →
1960 Black Sea of Trees - Flop Similar →
1960 Anchin and Kiyohime Tomotsuna Flop Similar →
1960 The Rockabilly Lady - Flop Similar →
1960 Ah Special Attack Corps - Flop Similar →
1959 The Path I Remember - Flop Similar →
1958 The Days of Evil Women - Flop Similar →
1958 Hobo Village - Flop Similar →
1956 花笠太鼓 半次 Flop Similar →
1956 こゝに幸あり・後篇 花咲く朝 - Flop Similar →
1956 こゝに幸あり・前篇 誘惑の都 - Flop Similar →
1955 元祿美少年記 佐野正平 Flop Similar →
1955 Next Door to Happiness - Flop Similar →
1955 The Vassal's Neck - Flop Similar →
1954 The Bronze Monster - Flop Similar →
1954 Between Yesterday and Tomorrow - Flop Similar →
1954 Dancing Girls of Izu - Flop Similar →
1954 A 16-Year-Old Girl's Jazz Festival Keisuke Mita Flop Similar →
1953 The Battleship Yamato Ensign Nishida Flop Similar →
1952 Love's Cheerleader - Flop Similar →
1952 Mother Susumu Fukuhara Hit Similar →
1952 Riverside Fish Market Empire - Flop Similar →
1952 Vendetta of a Samurai - Hit Similar →
1951 Akatsuki no Kyūshū Minoru, the eldest son Flop Similar →
1951 The Lady of Musashino Tsutomu Miyaji Average Similar →
1951 Dancing Girl Takao Average Similar →
1950 I Saw a Phantom Fish - Flop Similar →
1949 Delinquent Girl - Flop Similar →
1948 Kōfuku no genkai - Flop Similar →
1945 Umi o yobu koe - Flop Similar →
1945 Saigo no kikyō - Flop Similar →
1944 Thus the Divine Wind Blows Michitada Kôno Flop Similar →
1941 Submarine Number One - Flop Similar →
1940 Kaze no Matasaburô - Flop Similar →
1939 Explosion! - Flop Similar →
1938 A Pebble by the Wayside Goichi Aikawa Flop Similar →
1937 Unending Advance - Flop Similar →

Akihiko Katayama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akihiko Katayama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akihiko Katayama is "The Ambitious" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Akihiko Katayama acted in?

Akihiko Katayama has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akihiko Katayama?

Other notable films include "Her Hidden Past", "Mother", and "Vendetta of a Samurai".

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