Koichi Ueda

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 2, 1941

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Koichi Ueda

Born 1941 in Tokyo, Koichi Ueda (上田耕一) is a Japanese actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Koichi Ueda reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Koichi Ueda'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 84% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Koichi Ueda remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jingi 13: Hell's Tomb Mark, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Koichi Ueda Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

Jingi 13: Hell's Tomb Mark (1997) movie poster

★10.0

Jingi 13: Hell's Tomb Mark: After the internal conflict in the Kanto Ichienkai that was once caused by the Takayama group, until the reconstruction

Jingi 13: Hell's Tomb Mark

1997

★8.5

Restructuring Daimon History's Strongest Civil Servant (1996) movie poster

★8.5

Restructuring Daimon History's Strongest Civil Servant: Even the group was forced to quit due to excessive ferocity. Satoshi Narumi became a temporary employee at the ward offi

Restructuring Daimon History's Strongest Civil Servant

1996

★8.2

The Files of Young Kindaichi: School's Seven Mysteries Murder Case:

The Files of Young Kindaichi: School's Seven Mysteries Murder Case

1995•Mystery

★8.0

Box: The Hakamada Case (2010) movie poster

★8.0

Box: The Hakamada Case: Based on the true story of former professional boxer Iwao Hakamada who has spent over 40 years incarcerated on death row

Box: The Hakamada Case

2010•Crime

★8.0

The Strange Tale of Oyuki (1992) movie poster

★8.0

The Strange Tale of Oyuki: A story of Japanese writer Kafu Nagai (1879-1959), a man about sixty with a huge reputation of seducer who falls madly i

The Strange Tale of Oyuki

1992•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Koichi Ueda.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Kidnap Tour	-	Hit	Similar →
2016	The Inerasable	Kuniya	Hit	Similar →
2015	125 Years Memory	Fukushima	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	By Rule of Crow's Thumb	Higuchi's subordinate	Hit	Similar →
2011	Wasao	-	Hit	Similar →
2010	Ekeb of Dekye	Chief Shinkawa	Hit	Similar →
2010	Box: The Hakamada Case	Prosecutor Huziwara	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Golden Slumber	building owner	Hit	Similar →
2009	Fish Story	Elderly Couple Man	Hit	Similar →
2008	The Glorious Team Batista	-	Hit	Similar →
2007	Funuke: Show Some Love, You Losers!	Sotaro Wago	Hit	Similar →
2007	Boy	-	Hit	Similar →
2005	The Milkwoman	Masao Minagawa	Average	Similar →
2004	Godzilla: Final Wars	Original Gotengo Deputy Captain	Hit	Similar →
2003	Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.	General Dobashi	Hit	Similar →
2002	Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla	General Dobashi	Hit	Similar →
2001	Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack	Village Headman	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	Godzilla vs. Megaguirus	Government Official	Hit	Similar →
1999	Godzilla 2000: Millennium	Tokai Power Plant Director	Hit	Similar →
1999	Adrenaline Drive	Arakawa	Hit	Similar →
1998	Rebirth of Mothra III	Mr. Kôchô	Average	Similar →
1998	Shomuni	-	Hit	Similar →
1997	Jingi 13: Hell's Tomb Mark	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	The Eel	Detective Keiji	Hit	Similar →
1996	Restructuring Daimon History's Strongest Civil Servant	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	Shall We Dance?	Torakichi Kumada	Hit	Similar →
1995	Godzilla vs. Destoroyah	Aquarium Watchman	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	A Last Note	Chief Police	Hit	Similar →
1995	The Files of Young Kindaichi: School's Seven Mysteries Murder Case	Mitani	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla	Deputy Commander Hyodo	Hit	Similar →
1994	Yakuza Taxi	Shigezô Inui	Average	Similar →
1993	Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II	General Hyodo	Hit	Similar →
1993	The Last Dance	Anesthetist	Hit	Similar →
1992	Godzilla vs. Mothra	Marutomo Employee	Hit	Similar →
1992	About Love, Tokyo	Sushi chef	Average	Similar →
1992	The Strange Tale of Oyuki	Middle aged man	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah	Former Lagos Island Soldier Ikehata	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Gentle 12	Juror #3	Hit	Similar →
1991	Rainbow Kids	Wakayama TV Chief Broadcaster	Average	Similar →
1989	Cats on Park Avenue	The man in the office	Hit	Similar →
1989	Godzilla vs. Biollante	Joint Chief of Staff Yamaji	Hit	Similar →
1989	Buddies	-	Hit	Similar →
1989	Who Do I Choose?	Section Chief	Hit	Similar →
1989	Violent Cop	Detective Ishibashi	Hit	Similar →
1989	Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally	-	Average	Similar →
1988	A Taxing Woman's Return	Nekota	Average	Similar →
1987	A Taxing Woman	Ninagawa's Assistant	Hit	Similar →
1984	Deaths in Tokimeki	-	Average	Similar →
1978	Panic in High School	Yamauchi	Hit	Similar →
1973	Horror of the Wolf	-	Hit	Similar →

Koichi Ueda - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Koichi Ueda?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koichi Ueda is "Jingi 13: Hell's Tomb Mark" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Koichi Ueda acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Koichi Ueda?

Other notable films include "Restructuring Daimon History's Strongest Civil Servant", "The Files of Young Kindaichi: School's Seven Mysteries Murder Case", and "Box: The Hakamada Case".