Kenji Sawada - Actor Profile

Kenji Sawada

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
36Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 25, 1948
Birth Place: Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan

About Kenji Sawada

Kenji Sawada (Japanese: 沢田 研二, Hepburn: Sawada Kenji; born June 25, 1948; real surname written as 澤田) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and actor, best known as vocalist of the rock band The Tigers. Nicknamed "Julie" (ジュリー, Jurī) because of his self-professed adoration of Julie Andrews, he was born in Tsunoi, Iwami, Japan (now part of Tottori), and raised in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto from the age of age 3.

Kenji Sawada Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kenji Sawada reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Kenji Sawada'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 Tora-san, the Expert, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kenji Sawada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kenji Sawada's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kenji Sawada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 The Zen Diary Tsutomu Hit Similar →
2021 It's a Flickering Life Average Similar →
2008 沢田研二 人間60年 ジュリー祭り - Flop Similar →
2006 Switch of Happiness Seiichiro Inada Super Hit Similar →
2004 Eiko Shoichi Enomoto Flop Similar →
2002 Sabu Okayasu Hit Similar →
2002 The Happiness of the Katakuris Masao Katakuri Hit Similar →
2001 The Making Of The Katakuris - Average Similar →
2001 Pistol Opera Man at Tokyo Station Average Similar →
2001 Saiaku - Flop Similar →
1999 Osaka Story Shimotsuki, Ryûsuke Flop Similar →
1991 Bakayarō! 4 You! Hajime Shiraishi (segment "カラダだけの男") Flop Similar →
1991 Yumeji Yumeji Takehisa Average Similar →
1991 Hiruko the Goblin Hieda Reijirou Average Similar →
1989 幸福な市民~勤勉とは? ライオンのように生きたいと願った男の悲喜劇 Tsuruhiko Kumoi Flop Similar →
1988 Revolver Nobuhiko Shimizu, Police Officer Hit Similar →
1985 Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Osamu Super Hit Similar →
1985 Capone Cries a Lot Tetsugoro Osawa Average Similar →
1984 Deaths in Tokimeki Naoya Kudo Average Similar →
1983 Lover, Come Back to Me - Flop Similar →
1982 Tora-san, the Expert Saburo Super Hit Similar →
1982 Arashi Tatsunari Ryuji Miyazawa Flop Similar →
1982 A Pool Without Water Yakuza Flop Similar →
1981 Samurai Reincarnation Shiro Amakusa Average Similar →
1981 The Tale of Genji - Flop Similar →
1979 The Man Who Stole the Sun Makoto Kido Hit Similar →
1976 The Sorrow of Paris Jiro Takimura Flop Similar →
1974 Statue in Fire - Flop Similar →
1974 Carol - Flop Similar →
1972 Beyond the Rainbow Akio Flop Similar →
1970 Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man - Flop Similar →
N/A 沢田研二 LIVE 2022-2023 「まだまだ一生懸命」 ツアーファイナル バースデーライブ! - Flop Similar →
1969 The Tigers - Hi! London Julie Flop Similar →
1968 A Lavish Invitation Kenji Uno Flop Similar →
1968 Mexican Free-for-All Maria's boyfriend Flop Similar →
1968 The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us Julie Flop Similar →

Kenji Sawada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kenji Sawada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kenji Sawada is "Tora-san, the Expert" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Kenji Sawada acted in?

Kenji Sawada has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kenji Sawada?

Other notable films include "Switch of Happiness", "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters", and "The Man Who Stole the Sun".

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