Kentarō Shimizu - Actor Profile

Kentarō Shimizu

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 11, 1952
Birth Place: Kokura, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Kentarō Shimizu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kentarō Shimizu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Kentarō Shimizu'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 Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kentarō Shimizu Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji (1994) movie poster
★10.0

Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji: The fourth head of the Masashimizu group suddenly died. It was good until his adopted son Haruhiko Ayanokoji, a lawyer,

Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji

1994
★10.0
Bullet Explosion (2004) movie poster
★10.0

Bullet Explosion: When a lowly thug gets brought into a powerful Yakuza gang by his successful younger brother, he is tasked to take the h

Bullet Explosion

2004•Crime
★8.0
1750 Days of Turbulence (1990) movie poster
★8.0

1750 Days of Turbulence: After the death of previous Boss, a gang war lasts for more than four years.

1750 Days of Turbulence

1990•Crime
★7.5
A Legend of Turmoil (1992) movie poster
★7.5

A Legend of Turmoil: A story about the development of a bright and strong yakuza. Otaki is an old-fashioned respectful yakuza who tries to pr

A Legend of Turmoil

1992•Crime
★7.0
Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger? (1976) movie poster
★7.0

Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?: Yasuaki Kurata plays a masked ring brawler who is out for revenge against an evil, megalomaniac entrepreneur played by J

Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?

1976•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Kentarō Shimizu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Bullet Explosion - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Kibakichi Onizo Average Similar →
2002 Blood Brothers Takeda Clan Boss Flop Similar →
2001 Road to the Don 18 - Flop Similar →
2001 Road to the Don 17 - Flop Similar →
2001 Road to the Don 16 - Flop Similar →
2001 Road to the Don 15 - Flop Similar →
2000 Road to the Don 14 - Flop Similar →
2000 Toppamono Taiyouden - Flop Similar →
2000 Road to the Don 13 - Flop Similar →
2000 Fatal Blade Ryujin Flop Similar →
2000 Road to the Don 12 - Flop Similar →
2000 Road to the Don 11 Tetsutaro Sakurai Flop Similar →
2000 Road to the Don 10 - Flop Similar →
1999 Zeni studies Naniwa back financial road - Flop Similar →
1999 Road to the Don 9 - Flop Similar →
1999 Road to the Don 8 - Flop Similar →
1999 Road to the Don 7 - Flop Similar →
1999 Road to the Don 6 - Flop Similar →
1998 Road to the Don 5 - Flop Similar →
1998 Road to the Don 4 - Flop Similar →
1998 Road to the Don 3 - Flop Similar →
1998 Road to the Don 2 - Flop Similar →
1998 Road to the Don - Flop Similar →
1997 Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface - Average Similar →
1994 Wangan Midnight Final: GTR Densetsu ACT 2 - Flop Similar →
1994 Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Wangan Midnight Final: GTR Densetsu ACT 1 - Average Similar →
1994 It's More Radical! - Flop Similar →
1993 Can you collect it? 2 - Flop Similar →
1992 Can You Collect It? - Flop Similar →
1992 Confinement Escape - Flop Similar →
1992 A Legend of Turmoil Susumu Yamagishi Super Hit Similar →
1992 Janki: Secret Mahjong Battle! The Man Undefeated for 20 Years PART 1 - Flop Similar →
1991 Codename K Ready Connection - Average Similar →
1991 Stranger - Hit Similar →
1990 1750 Days of Turbulence - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Crime Hunter 3: Killing Bullet - Average Similar →
1986 Katana - Flop Similar →
1986 Cabaret Maekawa Flop Similar →
1986 Cabaret - Flop Similar →
1985 Like a Savage Takeshi Flop Similar →
1985 The Last True Yakuza Shunichi Flop Similar →
1984 The Story of a Man Among Men - Average Similar →
1984 The Wangan Highway Sasaki Average Similar →
1984 The Miracle of Joe, the Petrel Sawai Average Similar →
1984 Mermaid Legend Shouhei Miyamoto Average Similar →
1977 Boxer Tetsuo Tenma Hit Similar →
1976 Hell Riders - Flop Similar →
1976 Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger? Ihara Ryota Hit Similar →

Kentarō Shimizu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kentarō Shimizu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kentarō Shimizu is "Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kentarō Shimizu acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Kentarō Shimizu?

Other notable films include "Bullet Explosion", "1750 Days of Turbulence", and "A Legend of Turmoil".

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