Hal Yamanouchi
ActingAbout Hal Yamanouchi
Fluent in several languages and trained as a dancer, Yamanouchi moved to Europe in the early 1970's and embarked on an acting and performance career. At first in small roles in B films and as a stage actor, he eventually progressed into more and more international productions and even a few big budget Hollywood films such as PUSH, THE WAY BACK, and THE LIFE AQUATIC.
Hal Yamanouchi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hal Yamanouchi 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 Hal Yamanouchi's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Hal Yamanouchi'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 Fantozzi: White Collar Blues, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hal Yamanouchi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hal Yamanouchi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hal Yamanouchi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Make a Wish | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Milarepa | Yuguntun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Last Redemption | The Griso | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Land of Women | Mamoto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Luka | The Duke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | White Flowers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hard Night Falling | Goro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | La Fuitina Sbagliata | Japanese Consul | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Addio fottuti musi verdi | Yang | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Al posto tuo | acquirente giapponese | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Confessions | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Zoolander 2 | Wise Village Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist The Movie | Senzô | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Boss in the Living Room | Maestro di meditazione | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Colpi di fortuna | Narambaatar (segment "Non è vero ma ci credo") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Something Good | Chimico di laboratorio | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wolverine | Ichiro Yashida / Silver Samurai | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Nothing Can Stop Us Now | Mr. Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | All at Sea | Confù | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Way Back | Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Gorbaciof | Padre di Lila | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Push | Pop Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Questa notte è ancora nostra | Laowang | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Tutte le donne della mia vita | Sakè | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou | Chief Pirate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | All the Knowledge in the World | Maggiordomo Al Farid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tutti gli uomini del deficiente | Japanese CEO | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Fish in Love | Console tailandese | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Banzai | poliziotto giapponese | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nirvana | Psicologo Okasama Starr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Craving Desire | (as Hal Yamanoughi) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Robot Jox | Tubie #1 (as Hal Yomanouchi) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The House of Lost Souls | Buddhist Monk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Treno di panna | Cormal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Phantom of Death | Swordmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Under the Chinese Restaurant | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | 7 Kilos in 7 Days | il domestico cinese | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Lone Runner | Nimbus, Skorm's henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Joan Lui | Jarak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Warriors of the Year 2072 | Akira | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Endgame | Ninja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sing Sing | Chu Lai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hearts and Armour | Samurai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | 2019: After the Fall of New York | Rat Eater King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Hunter | Vietcong | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Saturday, Sunday and Friday | venditore di orologi (episodio "Sabato") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals | Manolo (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fantozzi: White Collar Blues | Japanese Cook (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Green Hornet | Jimmy Kee | Hit | Similar → |
Hal Yamanouchi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hal Yamanouchi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hal Yamanouchi is "Fantozzi: White Collar Blues" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Hal Yamanouchi acted in?
Hal Yamanouchi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hal Yamanouchi?
Other notable films include "The Land of Women", "Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist The Movie", and "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou".