Ken Tanaka - Actor Profile

Ken Tanaka

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
47Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1951
Birth Place: Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan

Ken Tanaka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ken Tanaka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Ken Tanaka'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 Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ken Tanaka Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Ken Tanaka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 五十年目の俺たちの旅 オメダ Flop Similar →
2025 One Last Throw Numata Toru Flop Similar →
2024 Silence of the Sea - Super Hit Similar →
2024 Toyama Shōgawa kai satsujin jiken - Flop Similar →
2024 Tomorrow in the Finder - Flop Similar →
2022 The Setting Sun Wada Average Similar →
2020 THE LAST GOZE - Flop Similar →
2020 America ni Makenakatta Otoko - Bakayaro Souri Yoshida Shigeru Takeshi Yamazaki Flop Similar →
2018 Godzilla Resurrection Goro Maki Super Hit Similar →
2016 Great evil does not go to sleep: The counterattack of the special investigation unit prosecutor Ippei Komatsu Hit Similar →
2015 Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 29 - Flop Similar →
2015 Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu - Flop Similar →
2011 Itsukaichi Story - Flop Similar →
2011 In the City of Dawn Manager Average Similar →
2008 The Road to Sirius Tomoyuki Hanzawa Flop Similar →
2007 Hanaikusa - Hit Similar →
2001 The Goblin of Mt. Kurama - Flop Similar →
2000 Yakuza Ladies: Revenge - Average Similar →
1998 Bonds Haga Flop Similar →
1996 Hotel Rose - Flop Similar →
1993 Bokyo Kunimitsu Flop Similar →
1991 Saito Dosan: Rage of Power Yoriaki Toki Hit Similar →
1990 ママ母戦争 - Flop Similar →
1990 Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode - Super Hit Similar →
1990 13 Assassins - Hit Similar →
1987 There Goes Benio, the Smart Girl - Average Similar →
1987 Kaibyō Koi-ga-fuchi - Flop Similar →
1987 A Tale of Young Elopement Saotome Flop Similar →
1986 Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies - Average Similar →
1985 Godzilla 1985 Goro Maki Hit Similar →
1985 Tokimeki no Gogo - Flop Similar →
1984 The Return of Godzilla Goro Maki Hit Similar →
1984 F2 Grand Prix Imoto Flop Similar →
1982 The King and His Vassal 2 - The Great Riot of Edo - Flop Similar →
1981 The King and His Vassal - Flop Similar →
1979 Violent Fighters - Flop Similar →
1979 Oh, My Son! Takeshi Kawase Average Similar →
1978 Pink Lady's Motion Picture - Average Similar →
1978 Monument to Holy Service - Flop Similar →
1978 The Phoenix Takeru Average Similar →
1977 Aspiration - Flop Similar →
1977 The Gate of Youth Part 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Elegy Mikio Hisada Flop Similar →
1975 Aoi sanmyaku Yasukichi Tominaga Flop Similar →
1975 Oh Seagull, Have You Seen the Sparkling Ocean? An Encounter - Flop Similar →
1975 The Gate of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Sandakan No. 8 Hideo Takeuchi Super Hit Similar →

Ken Tanaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Tanaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Tanaka is "Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Tanaka acted in?

Ken Tanaka has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Tanaka?

Other notable films include "Godzilla Resurrection", "The Gate of Youth", and "Silence of the Sea".

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