Jimmy Taenaka - Actor Profile

Jimmy Taenaka

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
12Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 27, 1964
Birth Place: Fort Ord, California, USA

Jimmy Taenaka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jimmy Taenaka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Jimmy Taenaka'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 Lookin' Italian, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jimmy Taenaka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jimmy Taenaka's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
Lookin' Italian (1994) movie poster
★6.5

Lookin' Italian: After an unfortunate incident causes him to leave the "family business" and move to Los Angeles, Vinny Pallazzo is livin

Lookin' Italian

1994•Crime
★6.4
Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991) movie poster
★6.4

Showdown in Little Tokyo: An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Ang

Showdown in Little Tokyo

1991•Action
★6.1
The Shadow (1994) movie poster
★6.1

The Shadow: Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world

The Shadow

1994•Fantasy
★6.0
Banting (2015) movie poster
★6.0

Banting: Raised in a strict household, Yasmin finds the missing passion in her life when she begins to secretly take professional

Banting

2015•Comedy
★5.7
American Yakuza (1993) movie poster
★5.7

American Yakuza: When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbo

American Yakuza

1993•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Jimmy Taenaka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Banting - Average Similar →
2014 Filial Party Patrick (as James Taenaka) Flop Similar →
2012 Dead Mine Ryuichi Flop Similar →
2011 Der Chinese Ya Ru Flop Similar →
2008 Kung Fu Killer Bingo Flop Similar →
2003 Tequila: The Movie - Flop Similar →
1997 Psycho Sushi Nakamura Flop Similar →
1995 The Low Life Wineshop Clerk Flop Similar →
1994 The Shadow Cranston Guard Average Similar →
1994 Lookin' Italian Hiro (as Jimmy T) Hit Similar →
1993 American Yakuza Taka Average Similar →
1991 Showdown in Little Tokyo Hardboy (uncredited) Average Similar →

Jimmy Taenaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jimmy Taenaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Taenaka is "Lookin' Italian" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Jimmy Taenaka acted in?

Jimmy Taenaka has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Taenaka?

Other notable films include "Showdown in Little Tokyo", "The Shadow", and "Banting".

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