Nobu McCarthy - Actor Profile

Nobu McCarthy

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
16Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1934
Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nobu McCarthy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nobu McCarthy'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nobu McCarthy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nobu McCarthy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nobu McCarthy's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am (2005) movie poster
★8.1

Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am — In 1908, Titoe leaves her home country of Japan to try her luck in Brazil. Her intention is just to get rich and return

Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am

2005•Romance
★6.3
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) movie poster
★6.3

The Karate Kid Part II — Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he mu

The Karate Kid Part II

1986•Adventure
★6.2
Pacific Heights (1990) movie poster
★6.2

Pacific Heights — A couple works hard to renovate their dream house and become landlords to pay for it. Unfortunately one of their tenants

Pacific Heights

1990•Thriller
★6.2
The Geisha Boy (1958) movie poster
★6.2

The Geisha Boy — Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he

The Geisha Boy

1958•Comedy
★6.0
Wake Me When It's Over (1960) movie poster
★6.0

Wake Me When It's Over — The war may be over, but that doesn't keep the hapless Gus Brubaker from being drafted and posted on a forgotten little

Wake Me When It's Over

1960•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nobu McCarthy.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am Shinobu Yamashita Super Hit Similar →
1999 Last Chance Miss Bea Average Similar →
1994 Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition Sari Hatano Flop Similar →
1990 Pacific Heights Mira Watanabe Average Similar →
1988 Slaying the Dragon - Flop Similar →
1988 The Wash Masi Matsumoto Flop Similar →
1986 The Karate Kid Part II Yukie Average Similar →
1986 T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport Mrs. McAllister Flop Similar →
1976 Farewell to Manzanar Misa / Jeanne Wakatsuki Average Similar →
1970 Lost Flight Zora Lewin Flop Similar →
1961 Two Loves Whareparita Flop Similar →
1960 Wake Me When It's Over Ume Tanaka Average Similar →
1960 Walk Like a Dragon Kim Sung Flop Similar →
1959 Five Gates to Hell Chioko Flop Similar →
1959 Tokyo After Dark B-girl in nightclub Flop Similar →
1958 The Geisha Boy Kimi Sikita Average Similar →

Nobu McCarthy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nobu McCarthy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nobu McCarthy is "Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Nobu McCarthy acted in?

Nobu McCarthy has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nobu McCarthy?

Other notable films include "The Karate Kid Part II", "Pacific Heights", and "The Geisha Boy".