Ken Ishiguro - Actor Profile

Ken Ishiguro

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 31, 1966
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Ishiguro 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 Ken Ishiguro'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Ishiguro remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Ishiguro Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Ishiguro's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure (1987) movie poster
★10.0

Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure — Don Matsugoro and his son Don Jr fight against a disgustingly reach family who tries to take over a kid's playground cal

Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure

1987•Action
★8.0
Perfect Blue (2010) movie poster
★8.0

Perfect Blue —

Perfect Blue

2010•Drama
★8.0
Happy Retirement (2015) movie poster
★8.0

Happy Retirement — Shintaro, an Assistant Bank Division Chief at the Financial Services Agency, had been working like a dog for 33 years. B

Happy Retirement

2015•Drama
★7.7
Belle (2021) movie poster
★7.7

Belle — Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a

Belle

2021•Animation
★7.4
The Confidence Man JP - The Movie - (2019) movie poster
★7.4

The Confidence Man JP - The Movie - — In Hong Kong, Dako, Boku-chan and Richard take a huge amount of money from people who are greedy.

The Confidence Man JP - The Movie -

2019•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Ishiguro.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Saikoyo Keisatsukan 5 Shiba Takayuki Flop Similar →
2022 LONE WOLF Hitoshi Todo Flop Similar →
2022 再雇用警察官4 - Flop Similar →
2022 The Confidence Man JP - Episode of the Hero - Zenzo Jougasaki Hit Similar →
2021 Masquerade Night Yusaku Ujihara Average Similar →
2021 Belle Kei and Tomo's Father (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Saikoyou Keisatsukan 2 - Flop Similar →
2020 Food Luck! Eiji Shinsei Average Similar →
2020 The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File - Flop Similar →
2020 The Confidence Man JP – Episode of the Princess – Zenzo Shogasaki Hit Similar →
2020 One Left Hand Shot - Flop Similar →
2019 The Confidence Man JP - The Movie - Zenzo Shogasaki Hit Similar →
2019 Dream Stage Mitsuo Kitajima Flop Similar →
2018 4.50 from Paddington Keiichi Saeki Hit Similar →
2017 確証～警視庁捜査三課 - Flop Similar →
2016 Faces - Flop Similar →
2016 The Rite of Loss - Flop Similar →
2016 Hyakunen no kei, watashi ni ari - Flop Similar →
2015 Happy Retirement Tsutomu Otomo Super Hit Similar →
2015 Samurai Rock Jiro Shibata Flop Similar →
2015 The Last Witness Koji Takase Flop Similar →
2014 海の斜光 - Flop Similar →
2014 Pandora: Eternal life Yoichi Tsukagoshi Hit Similar →
2013 Tenshin - Average Similar →
2012 Black Report - Flop Similar →
2012 Shichou Shisu - Flop Similar →
2011 In the City of Dawn Shintani Average Similar →
2011 The 11 Words Murder Takuya Yamamori Hit Similar →
2011 Peak: The Rescuers Kyozo Shiina Average Similar →
2010 Perfect Blue - Super Hit Similar →
2009 中央流沙 倉橋豊 Flop Similar →
2009 Dear My Love Keiichiro Aso Flop Similar →
2007 Little DJ Masahiko Takano Hit Similar →
2007 Midnight Eagle Tadao Miyata Flop Similar →
2007 The Signs of Love Daisuke Goto Hit Similar →
2007 Heaven Can Wait. Maybe... - Flop Similar →
2005 Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean Narumi Takasu Average Similar →
2005 Hibi - Hit Similar →
2004 New York Love Story 滝井ｼﾞｪｲﾑｽﾞ祐二 Flop Similar →
2003 Uchū no natsu Kohei Sato Flop Similar →
2002 警視庁科学捜査研究所－文書鑑定の女－ - Flop Similar →
2000 Whiteout Kazushi Yoshioka Average Similar →
2000 Isola: Multiple Personality Girl Dr. Kazuhiko Manabe Flop Similar →
1999 Family - Flop Similar →
1997 姑は名探偵芹澤雅子　八丈島南国リゾート殺人事件 - Flop Similar →
1991 Florence My Love - Flop Similar →
1990 The Pale Hand - Flop Similar →
1987 Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure Shota Amenomori Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Half Moon Osamu Yokoyama Flop Similar →
1986 Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy Yûsaku Godai Flop Similar →

Ken Ishiguro - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Ishiguro?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Ishiguro is "Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Ishiguro acted in?

Ken Ishiguro has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Ishiguro?

Other notable films include "Perfect Blue", "Happy Retirement", and "Belle".