Richard Narita - Actor Profile

Richard Narita

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
13Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 15, 1951
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Richard Narita

Richard Narita was born on 15 November 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Murder by Death (1976), The Golden Seal (1983), and Girls of the White Orchid (1983).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Narita reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Richard Narita's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Narita remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Murder by Death, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Narita Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Narita's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Murder by Death (1976) movie poster
★7.2

Murder by Death: Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-

Murder by Death

1976•Comedy
★6.4
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) movie poster
★6.4

Drop Dead Gorgeous: In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to

Drop Dead Gorgeous

1999•Comedy
★6.2
Unlawful Entry (1992) movie poster
★6.2

Unlawful Entry: Happily married Michael and Karen Carr call the police after Karen is held at knife point during a failed robbery attemp

Unlawful Entry

1992•Thriller
★6.0
American Geisha (1986) movie poster
★6.0

American Geisha: On a trip to Japan, an American student watches the lives of the Geishas in a tea house.

American Geisha

1986•Drama
★5.6
Down, Out and Dangerous (1995) movie poster
★5.6

Down, Out and Dangerous: An escaped killer convict (Richard Thomas) upheaves the lives of a San Diego businessman (Bruce Davison) and his pregnan

Down, Out and Dangerous

1995•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Narita.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Extraction Japanese Businessman Flop Similar →
1999 Drop Dead Gorgeous Mr. Howard Average Similar →
1995 Down, Out and Dangerous Endo Tanaka Average Similar →
1994 Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice - Flop Similar →
1992 Unlawful Entry Detective Nobu Average Similar →
1991 The Woman Who Sinned Wilson Flop Similar →
1987 Island Sons John Saito Flop Similar →
1986 American Geisha Kangoro Average Similar →
1983 Girls of the White Orchid Shiro Flop Similar →
1983 The Golden Seal Alexei Flop Similar →
1978 Last of the Good Guys Officer Tash Namaguchi (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1977 Exo-Man Jim Yamaguchi Flop Similar →
1976 Murder by Death Willie Wang Hit Similar →

Richard Narita - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Narita?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Narita is "Murder by Death" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Richard Narita acted in?

Richard Narita has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Narita?

Other notable films include "Drop Dead Gorgeous", "Unlawful Entry", and "American Geisha".