Kichijirō Ueda - Actor Profile

Kichijirō Ueda

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 30, 1904
Birth Place: Kobe, Japan

About Kichijirō Ueda

Kichijirō Ueda was a Japanese stage, film and television actor.

Kichijirō Ueda Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kichijirō Ueda reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Kichijirō Ueda'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 Seven Samurai, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kichijirō Ueda Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kichijirō Ueda's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kichijirō Ueda has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Delinquent Girl Boss: Tokyo Drifters - Flop Similar →
1970 Get Your Sky, Young Guy - Average Similar →
1969 Horrors of Malformed Men Doctor Average Similar →
1969 Love and Crime Inaba (segment "Abe Sada jiken") Hit Similar →
1969 Inferno of Torture - Average Similar →
1969 Orgies of Edo - Average Similar →
1968 Shogun's Joy of Torture - Average Similar →
1967 Gamera vs. Gyaos Tatsuemon Kanamura Average Similar →
1966 Rise Against the Sword Kaniuemon Average Similar →
1964 Adventures of Zatoichi Boss Jinbei Hit Similar →
1964 Superexpress Hotel owner Super Hit Similar →
1964 Three Outlaw Samurai Ishigaki Hit Similar →
1964 Samurai from Nowhere - Hit Similar →
1963 Black Report Gentaro Kakimoto Average Similar →
1963 The Mysterious Cape - Average Similar →
1962 The Fencing Master Procurer of women Average Similar →
1962 The Whale God - Hit Similar →
1962 Black Test Car Matoba Syumatsu Hit Similar →
1962 Her Hidden Past Aya Sakata Hit Similar →
1961 A Geisha's Diary - Hit Similar →
1961 The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Sekitan'ya Super Hit Similar →
1961 Daredevil in the Castle Jinbei the equipment-shop owner Hit Similar →
1960 Devotion to Railway Party leader Average Similar →
1960 The Demon of Mount Oe - Average Similar →
1959 The Edo Official and Apprentice - Average Similar →
1959 Samurai Saga (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 The Acrobats of Death - Average Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Slave Trader (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Spell of the Hidden Gold Sagamiya Average Similar →
1958 The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Souls in the Moonlight II - Hit Similar →
1958 Wind, Woman and Road - Hit Similar →
1958 Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2 - Hit Similar →
1957 The Lower Depths Shimazo the Police Agent Hit Similar →
1957 Yagyu Secret Scrolls - Average Similar →
1957 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) - Average Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Washizu's workman Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) - Flop Similar →
1956 Flowing Kanbutsuya Owner Hit Similar →
1956 The Legend of the White Serpent - Average Similar →
1956 Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island Priest Ogon Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Mr. Kuribayashi father Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Bandit Scout Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ugetsu Shop Owner Super Hit Similar →
1952 Sword for Hire - Hit Similar →
1950 Rashomon Commoner Super Hit Similar →
1950 Scandal Old Man #2 Hit Similar →
1949 The Invisible Man Appears Otoji Sugimoto Average Similar →
1949 Goblin Courier - Average Similar →
1942 Date Masamune the One-Eyed Dragon - Average Similar →

Kichijirō Ueda - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kichijirō Ueda?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kichijirō Ueda is "Seven Samurai" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Kichijirō Ueda acted in?

Kichijirō Ueda has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kichijirō Ueda?

Other notable films include "The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer", "The Hidden Fortress", and "Rashomon".

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