Masao Shimizu - Actor Profile

Masao Shimizu

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 5, 1908
Birth Place: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

About Masao Shimizu

Masao Shimizu (清水将夫 Shimizu Masao, 5 October 1908 – 5 October 1975) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in over 110 films between 1931 and 1971.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masao Shimizu reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Masao Shimizu'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 88% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masao Shimizu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Night before Pearl Harbor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masao Shimizu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masao Shimizu's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Night before Pearl Harbor (1968) movie poster
★10.0

The Night before Pearl Harbor — The last film in the series brings the tale to the doorstep of Pacific War, with the planning of the bombing of Pearl Ha

The Night before Pearl Harbor

1968•Action
★10.0
That Guy and I (1961) movie poster
★10.0

That Guy and I — Asada Keiko and Kurokawa Saburo are two young college students. When Keiko visits Saburo's house, she meets his father K

That Guy and I

1961•Romance
★8.3
Ikiru (1952) movie poster
★8.3

Ikiru — Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he

Ikiru

1952•Drama
★8.3
High and Low (1963) movie poster
★8.3

High and Low — A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the r

High and Low

1963•Drama
★8.3
Admiral Yamamoto (1968) movie poster
★8.3

Admiral Yamamoto — As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme co

Admiral Yamamoto

1968•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masao Shimizu.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 Tora-san's Dream-Come-True Prof. Yunaka Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Militarists Saburo Kurusu Super Hit Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Ichirai Zenba Hit Similar →
1969 Battle of the Japan Sea Tozuka Average Similar →
1969 Samurai Banners - Hit Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto Kurita Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Snow Woman Jiun Hit Similar →
1968 The Night before Pearl Harbor - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe - Hit Similar →
1967 Kojiro - Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Great White Tower - Hit Similar →
1963 Young Swordsman Shimamura Juzaemon Hit Similar →
1963 Youth of the Beast Yôsuke Ishiyama Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Prison Warden Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Mud-Spattered Pure Heart Oyama Super Hit Similar →
1962 Mother Country - Hit Similar →
1962 Sanjuro Kikui Super Hit Similar →
1961 That Guy and I - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Break Down that Wall - Hit Similar →
1959 Gigantis, the Fire Monster Dr. Tadokoro Average Similar →
1959 Lucky Dragon No. 5 - Hit Similar →
1958 Stakeout Mr. Yokokawa Hit Similar →
1957 Traitors of the Blue Castle Uta-no-kami Sakai Hit Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1956 Summer Storm - Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Yamazaki, Yoshi's husband Hit Similar →
1955 The Wolves - Hit Similar →
1955 Godzilla Raids Again Zoologist Dr. Tadokoro Average Similar →
1955 Foul Play Tosuke Kawase Average Similar →
1954 Sansho the Bailiff Masauji Taira Super Hit Similar →
1953 Gate of Hell Nobuyori Hit Similar →
1953 The Eagle of the Pacific Commander Kashima Super Hit Similar →
1953 Wife - Hit Similar →
1953 Miniature Nagase Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1952 Children of Hiroshima Toshiaki Hit Similar →
1952 The Life of Oharu Kikuoji Super Hit Similar →
1951 Story of a Beloved Wife - Hit Similar →
1950 Scandal Judge Hit Similar →
1950 Street of Violence Okano Hit Similar →
1949 Stray Dog Nakamura Super Hit Similar →
1948 Drunken Angel Oyabun Super Hit Similar →
1947 The Ball at the Anjo House Ryûzaburô Shinkawa Hit Similar →
1947 One Wonderful Sunday Dance Hall Manager Hit Similar →
1947 Once More Policeman Average Similar →
1946 No Regrets for Our Youth Professor Hakozaki Hit Similar →
1946 Lord for a Night - Super Hit Similar →
1942 Wings of Victory - Average Similar →
1941 The 47 Ronin Ecchûmori Katô Hit Similar →
1937 The Straits of Love and Hate Kenkichi, Owner of Inn Hit Similar →

Masao Shimizu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masao Shimizu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masao Shimizu is "The Night before Pearl Harbor" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masao Shimizu acted in?

Masao Shimizu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masao Shimizu?

Other notable films include "That Guy and I", "Ikiru", and "High and Low".