David Sakurai - Actor Profile

David Sakurai

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
16Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 19, 1979
Birth Place: København, Danmark

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Sakurai 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: Action

The majority of David Sakurai'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), David Sakurai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Liza, the Fox-Fairy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Sakurai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Sakurai's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Liza, the Fox-Fairy (2015) movie poster
★7.3

Liza, the Fox-Fairy: Liza is a naïve, lonely 30-year-old nurse who wants to fall in love. Her only company is a long-dead Japanese pop star,

Liza, the Fox-Fairy

2015•Comedy
★6.9
In Order of Disappearance (2014) movie poster
★6.9

In Order of Disappearance: Upstanding community leader Nils has just won an award for "Citizen of the Year" when he learns the news that his son ha

In Order of Disappearance

2014•Thriller
★6.8
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) movie poster
★6.8

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

2018•Fantasy
★6.6
Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018) movie poster
★6.6

Unbroken: Path to Redemption: Zamperini returns to California where he wound up marrying Cynthia Applewhite while wrestling with untreated PTSD, suffe

Unbroken: Path to Redemption

2018•Drama
★6.2
Ripple (2023) movie poster
★6.2

Ripple: A true-crime podcast's investigation into the murder of a young woman has unexpected consequences.

Ripple

2023•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Sakurai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Lion-Girl Yoshi-Toshi Flop Similar →
2023 Ripple - Average Similar →
2022 Wonderland Recoil Liu-Ra Flop Similar →
2020 The Doorman Andre Average Similar →
2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Krall Hit Similar →
2018 Unbroken: Path to Redemption Watanabe 'The Bird' Hit Similar →
2017 Acts of Vengeance Hulking Man Average Similar →
2017 Housewife Bruce / ULM leader Flop Similar →
2016 Karate Kill Japanese Swordsman Flop Similar →
2015 Echoes of a Ronin Shin Flop Similar →
2015 Liza, the Fox-Fairy Tomy Tani Hit Similar →
2014 Dark Samurai Miyamoto Flop Similar →
2014 In Order of Disappearance Kinamann Hit Similar →
2013 The Detectives - Average Similar →
2012 Emma Bastian Flop Similar →
2010 Tour de Force Hiru Flop Similar →

David Sakurai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Sakurai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Sakurai is "Liza, the Fox-Fairy" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has David Sakurai acted in?

David Sakurai has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Sakurai?

Other notable films include "In Order of Disappearance", "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", and "Unbroken: Path to Redemption".