Ren Yamamoto - Actor Profile

Ren Yamamoto

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 12, 1930
Birth Place: Kanagawa, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ren Yamamoto 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 Ren Yamamoto'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), Ren Yamamoto remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Who Came to Port, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ren Yamamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ren Yamamoto's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Man Who Came to Port (1952) movie poster
★10.0

The Man Who Came to Port: An Ishiro Honda film.

The Man Who Came to Port

1952•Drama
★9.0
The Storm (1956) movie poster
★9.0

The Storm: A widowed high-school teacher tries to raise his four children alone.

The Storm

1956•Drama
★8.5
Seven Samurai (1954) movie poster
★8.5

Seven Samurai: A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandit

Seven Samurai

1954•Action
★8.5
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) movie poster
★8.5

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean: Obscure French version of the original Godzilla. The film combines elements of the original Toho version and the America

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

1957•Sci-Fi
★8.3
The Retreat from Kiska (1965) movie poster
★8.3

The Retreat from Kiska: In 1943, the Aleutian island of Kiska was fortified by a small contingent of Japanese soldiers. When word arrived of an

The Retreat from Kiska

1965•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ren Yamamoto.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Rainbow Kids Police Officer Average Similar →
1978 Double Suicide of Sonezaki - Average Similar →
1977 Godzilla Seiji (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1976 Lullaby of the Earth - Average Similar →
1975 Main Line to Terror - Average Similar →
1975 Battle Cry - Average Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa Sergeant Omori Super Hit Similar →
1969 Red Lion Peasant Average Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Corporal Hit Similar →
1966 The War of the Gargantuas Saburo Kameda Average Similar →
1966 Adventure in Kigan Castle Guard Average Similar →
1966 Rise Against the Sword Sukeichi Hit Similar →
1965 Frankenstein Conquers the World Motoki Hit Similar →
1965 The Retreat from Kiska Branch Chief Super Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Assassin - Hit Similar →
1964 Mothra vs. Godzilla Sailor at the Dock Hit Similar →
1964 Whirlwind - Average Similar →
1963 The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman - Average Similar →
1963 Young Swordsman Kashima Heinosuke Hit Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla Commander of Operation Burial Hit Similar →
1961 Mothra Ship Survivor Hit Similar →
1961 Big Shots Die at Dawn - Average Similar →
1961 Daredevil in the Castle - Hit Similar →
1960 The Human Vapor Nomura the Robber Hit Similar →
1960 Westward Desperado - Average Similar →
1960 The Secret of the Telegian Detective Marune Average Similar →
1960 The Gambling Samurai Isuke Average Similar →
1960 The Last Gunfight Iwaimura Average Similar →
1959 Desperado Outpost - Average Similar →
1959 Saga of the Vagabonds - Average Similar →
1959 Gigantis, the Fire Monster Ikeda (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 Samurai Saga (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 The Big Boss - Average Similar →
1958 The H-Man Saeki Average Similar →
1957 Yagyu Secret Scrolls - Hit Similar →
1957 Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean Seiji (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1956 Rodan Soldier in jeep (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 The Storm - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Seiji Hit Similar →
1956 Sudden Rain Tomiyama Hit Similar →
1956 Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 Godzilla Raids Again Commander of Landing Craft Average Similar →
1954 Godzilla Masaji Yamada Super Hit Similar →
1954 Ghost Man Kazuhiko Tsumura Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Farmer (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1953 Mr. Pu - Hit Similar →
1952 The Man Who Came to Port (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1952 Tokyo Sweetheart - Super Hit Similar →

Ren Yamamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ren Yamamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ren Yamamoto is "The Man Who Came to Port" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ren Yamamoto acted in?

Ren Yamamoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ren Yamamoto?

Other notable films include "The Storm", "Seven Samurai", and "Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean".