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Ichirō Shimizu

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 25, 1899
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ichirō Shimizu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ichirō 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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ichirō Shimizu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Want to Be a Shellfish, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ichirō Shimizu Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
I Want to Be a Shellfish (1959) movie poster
★10.0

I Want to Be a Shellfish: On a post-war peaceful day in Japan, Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber as well as a good father and husband, is suddenly arres

I Want to Be a Shellfish

1959
★8.0
Late Spring (1949) movie poster
★8.0

Late Spring: Noriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no plans to marry -- that is, until

Late Spring

1949•Drama
★7.5
Repast (1951) movie poster
★7.5

Repast: Michiyo lives in the small place Osaka and is not happy with her marriage; all she does is cook and clean for her husban

Repast

1951•Drama
★7.1
A Hen in the Wind (1948) movie poster
★7.1

A Hen in the Wind: Tokiko is a mother patiently waiting for her husband's return from the war when her 4-year old son becomes ill. She take

A Hen in the Wind

1948•Drama
★7.0
Always in My Heart Part 3 (1954) movie poster
★7.0

Always in My Heart Part 3: Machiko and Haruki’s drama continues. Machiko is not allowed to see Haruki. They finally meet again, but Haruki departs

Always in My Heart Part 3

1954•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 The Revolt - Average Similar →
1973 Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider Hiroshi's Father Average Similar →
1968 The Greater East Asian War Narrador Flop Similar →
1966 Black Curtain - Flop Similar →
1962 Fearful Witch - Flop Similar →
1962 Komadori shimai oke-sa wataridori - Flop Similar →
1961 Akai kage no otoko - Flop Similar →
1961 Otoko no chiheisen - Flop Similar →
1960 If You're Man Enough - Flop Similar →
1960 G-men of Japan 5: Skyscraper Wolves - Flop Similar →
1960 Won't Stand for Dying Father of the Mamiya brothers Flop Similar →
1959 The Human Wall - Flop Similar →
1959 Tokyo Detective Girl - Flop Similar →
1959 Moonlight Mask: The Last Death of the Devil - Flop Similar →
1959 The Beast Shall Die - Average Similar →
1959 Police Precinct: Car 108 - Flop Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Executive Chair Yata Flop Similar →
1958 Akutoku Fukami Kohei Flop Similar →
1957 The Living Koheiji Actor 1 Flop Similar →
1957 A Dangerous Hero - Flop Similar →
1956 Actress - Flop Similar →
1956 Aishu no machi ni kiri ga furu - Flop Similar →
1955 The Motherless - Flop Similar →
1955 The Samurai of Edo - Average Similar →
1955 Striving to Live - Flop Similar →
1954 My Pistol Is Quick - Flop Similar →
1954 Hatsu sugata ushimatsu gōshi - Flop Similar →
1954 Turbid Youth - Flop Similar →
1954 Always in My Heart Part 3 - Hit Similar →
1953 Young Miss Executive - Flop Similar →
1953 One-Eyed Detective Sennosuke Furukawa Flop Similar →
1952 Hibari's Circus: The Sad Little Dove - Flop Similar →
1952 Third Class Executives - Flop Similar →
1952 Farewell to Spring Katsujirô Ôta Flop Similar →
1951 Repast - Super Hit Similar →
1951 I Yearn for Father - Flop Similar →
1950 Rumba of Passion - Flop Similar →
1950 Scandal Arai Hit Similar →
1950 Omoide no borero - Flop Similar →
1949 Sad Whistling Cabaret Manager Flop Similar →
1949 Late Spring Takigawa's Master Super Hit Similar →
1948 The Most Beautiful Day of My Life - Flop Similar →
1948 A Hen in the Wind Yoshikawa Hit Similar →
1948 Great X Yûkichi Flop Similar →
1948 Shachō to onna tenin - Flop Similar →
1946 Yurusareta ichiya - Flop Similar →
1946 The Woman Who Holds the Key - Flop Similar →
1929 The Village Where the Skylark Sings - Flop Similar →
1928 Symphony of Youth Hiroshi Yamano Flop Similar →

Ichirō Shimizu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ichirō Shimizu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ichirō Shimizu is "I Want to Be a Shellfish" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ichirō Shimizu acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Ichirō Shimizu?

Other notable films include "Late Spring", "Repast", and "A Hen in the Wind".