Hiroshi Akutagawa - Actor Profile

Hiroshi Akutagawa

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
27Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 20, 1920
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

About Hiroshi Akutagawa

Hiroshi Akutagawa (芥川比呂志) was born on March 20, 1920 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor, known for Where Chimneys Are Seen (1953), Gan (1953) and Tôkyô yawa (1961). He died on October 25, 1981 in Tokyo.

Hiroshi Akutagawa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hiroshi Akutagawa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 37% of Hiroshi Akutagawa'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 Twilight Story, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hiroshi Akutagawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hiroshi Akutagawa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hiroshi Akutagawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Dodes'ka-den Hei Hit Similar →
1970 The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan Mizuno Echizennokami Hit Similar →
1970 Tora! Tora! Tora! Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal Koichi Kido (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1969 A Thousand and One Nights Badli (voice) Hit Similar →
1969 Kyoto Narrator Flop Similar →
1967 Portrait of Chieko Poem Reader Flop Similar →
1967 Gomez's Name is Gomez Morigaki Flop Similar →
1965 Jose Torres II Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1961 The Diplomat's Mansion Ryosaku Tateishi, Diplomat Flop Similar →
1961 Netsuai sha Ogata Flop Similar →
1961 Eternity of Love - Flop Similar →
1960 Night and Fog in Japan Prof. Udagawa Average Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Rickshaw Man Capitaine Kotaro Yoshioka Hit Similar →
1958 Hōryū-ji Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1957 The Men of Toho-ku Risuke Zummu Flop Similar →
1957 Night Butterflies Osamu Harada Average Similar →
1956 How Sorrowful - Flop Similar →
1956 Eyes of Children - Hit Similar →
1955 Kokoro ni hana no saku hi made - Flop Similar →
1954 The Valley Between Love and Death Kiyoshi Kazami Flop Similar →
1954 A Certain Woman Kibe Flop Similar →
1953 An Inlet of Muddy Water - Average Similar →
1953 The Wild Geese Mr. Okada Hit Similar →
1953 Where Chimneys Are Seen Kenzo Kubo Average Similar →
1950 Till We Meet Again - Average Similar →

Hiroshi Akutagawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroshi Akutagawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroshi Akutagawa is "The Twilight Story" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Hiroshi Akutagawa acted in?

Hiroshi Akutagawa has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hiroshi Akutagawa?

Other notable films include "The Rickshaw Man", "Tora! Tora! Tora!", and "Dodes'ka-den".

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