Masao Oda - Actor Profile

Masao Oda

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 7, 1908
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masao Oda reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Masao Oda'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masao Oda remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masao Oda Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masao Oda's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword (1963) movie poster
★10.0

Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword: A laid-back man tries to become a member of the yakuza.

Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword

1963•Comedy
★10.0
I Want to Be a Shellfish (1959) movie poster
★10.0

I Want to Be a Shellfish: On a post-war peaceful day in Japan, Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber as well as a good father and husband, is suddenly arres

I Want to Be a Shellfish

1959
★9.0
Happiness of Us Alone (1961) movie poster
★9.0

Happiness of Us Alone: The story is of two people. One is deaf, the other deaf and mute. They marry after meeting at a school reunion, and the

Happiness of Us Alone

1961•Drama
★9.0
Frankie the Milkman (1956) movie poster
★9.0

Frankie the Milkman: Roppeita is big in size, clumsy and full of energy. When his grandfather orders him to move out to Tokyo to save a sinki

Frankie the Milkman

1956•Comedy
★8.5
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959) movie poster
★8.5

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender: In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplomats, to take them to

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender

1959•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masao Oda.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1964 Lead Tombstone - Flop Similar →
1964 Roadside Stone Tadasuke Hit Similar →
1964 The Desperate Detective Koshiki Hit Similar →
1964 The Third Ninja - Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Kichin Innkeeper Hit Similar →
1963 A Woman's Life - Hit Similar →
1963 A House in the Quarter - Average Similar →
1963 Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Gohei Hit Similar →
1963 Rififi in Tokyo Kan Average Similar →
1963 High and Low First Executor at Tax Office Super Hit Similar →
1962 An Autumn Afternoon Watanabe Super Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Cheap hotel's owner Hit Similar →
1962 Mark of Blood Sajibei Average Similar →
1962 A Wanderer's Notebook Fumiko's father Hit Similar →
1962 Tokyo Bay - Hit Similar →
1962 Woman of Design Inui Hit Similar →
1961 Run, Genta, Run! - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Last War Imoya's Old Man Average Similar →
1961 A Good Man, A Good Day - Flop Similar →
1961 The Orphan Brother - Average Similar →
1961 Zero Focus - Average Similar →
1961 Happiness of Us Alone - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The River Fuefuki - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Blood Is Dry - Average Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Police Precinct Part 13 Yasuko's Father Flop Similar →
1960 The Master Spearman Kichibei Flop Similar →
1960 The Gambling Samurai Niuemon Average Similar →
1960 The Lost Alibi Kozo Sugiyama Flop Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Yoshizo Yashiro Super Hit Similar →
1960 Spring Dreams Takeuchi Average Similar →
1959 Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka - Flop Similar →
1959 Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender - Super Hit Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Kiku and Isamu: Two Siblings Born in Japan - Average Similar →
1958 Points and Lines - Average Similar →
1958 Summer Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Ballad of Narayama One of the villagers who teaches Narayama's manners (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Black River - Hit Similar →
1957 A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era Zenpachi Hit Similar →
1957 Eight Hours of Terror Stationmaster Hit Similar →
1956 Frankie the Milkman Tax Collector 2 Super Hit Similar →
1956 Dotanba - Average Similar →
1956 Phoenix - Average Similar →
1956 Fountainhead Ikushima's father (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 Tales of Ginza Art Dealer Iwai Hit Similar →
1955 Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji - Hit Similar →
1954 A Billionaire - Average Similar →

Masao Oda - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masao Oda?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masao Oda is "Kyu-chan, Draw Your Sword" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masao Oda acted in?

Masao Oda has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masao Oda?

Other notable films include "I Want to Be a Shellfish", "Happiness of Us Alone", and "Frankie the Milkman".