Ken Kobayashi
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Kobayashi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ken Kobayashi'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Kobayashi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 47 Ronin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ken Kobayashi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ken Kobayashi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Kobayashi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Detective Tokunosuke Jinbo 11 ~ Friendship Through Train Trip ~ | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Detective Tokunosuke Jinbo 10 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 38 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Inori | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Taxi Driver’s Mystery Diary SP22 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kyotaro Nishimura Special: Murder on the ‘Traveling Go’ around Japan. | Kazuya Yazawa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Investigative Notes of a Taxi Driver: The Black Sunflower Woman | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Eel | Masaki Saito | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon's Love and Ambition | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | 47 Ronin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ken Kobayashi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ken Kobayashi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Kobayashi is "47 Ronin" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Ken Kobayashi acted in?
Ken Kobayashi has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ken Kobayashi?
Other notable films include "The Eel", "Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu", and "Inori".