Hal Yamanouchi
ActingAbout Hal Yamanouchi
Fluent in several languages and trained as a dancer, Yamanouchi moved to Europe in the early 1970's and embarked on an acting and performance career. At first in small roles in B films and as a stage actor, he eventually progressed into more and more international productions and even a few big budget Hollywood films such as PUSH, THE WAY BACK, and THE LIFE AQUATIC.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hal Yamanouchi 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: Comedy
The majority of Hal Yamanouchi's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hal Yamanouchi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fantozzi: White Collar Blues, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hal Yamanouchi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hal Yamanouchi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hal Yamanouchi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Make a Wish | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Milarepa | Yuguntun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Last Redemption | The Griso | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Land of Women | Mamoto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Luka | The Duke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | White Flowers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hard Night Falling | Goro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | La Fuitina Sbagliata | Japanese Consul | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Addio fottuti musi verdi | Yang | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Al posto tuo | acquirente giapponese | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Confessions | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Zoolander 2 | Wise Village Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Boss in the Living Room | Maestro di meditazione | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Colpi di fortuna | Narambaatar (segment "Non è vero ma ci credo") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Something Good | Chimico di laboratorio | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wolverine | Ichiro Yashida / Silver Samurai | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Nothing Can Stop Us Now | Mr. Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Day of the Siege: September Eleven 1683 | Murad Giray | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | All at Sea | Confù | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Way Back | Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Gorbaciof | Padre di Lila | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Push | Pop Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Questa notte è ancora nostra | Laowang | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Tutte le donne della mia vita | Sakè | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou | Chief Pirate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tutti gli uomini del deficiente | Japanese CEO | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Fish in Love | Console tailandese | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Banzai | poliziotto giapponese | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nirvana | Psicologo Okasama Starr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Craving Desire | (as Hal Yamanoughi) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Robot Jox | Tubie #1 (as Hal Yomanouchi) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The House of Lost Souls | Buddhist Monk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Treno di panna | Cormal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Phantom of Death | Swordmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Under the Chinese Restaurant | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | 7 Kilos in 7 Days | il domestico cinese | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Lone Runner | Nimbus, Skorm's henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Joan Lui | Jarak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Warriors of the Year 2072 | Akira | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Endgame | Ninja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sing Sing | Chu Lai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hearts and Armour | Samurai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | 2019: After the Fall of New York | Rat Eater King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Sword of the Barbarians | Li Wo Twan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Hunter | Vietcong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Saturday, Sunday and Friday | venditore di orologi (episodio "Sabato") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals | Manolo (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fantozzi: White Collar Blues | Japanese Cook (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Green Hornet | Jimmy Kee | Hit | Similar → |
Hal Yamanouchi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hal Yamanouchi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hal Yamanouchi is "Fantozzi: White Collar Blues" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Hal Yamanouchi acted in?
Hal Yamanouchi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hal Yamanouchi?
Other notable films include "Make a Wish", "The Land of Women", and "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou".