Seiji Miyaguchi - Actor Profile

Seiji Miyaguchi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 15, 1913
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Seiji Miyaguchi

Seiji Miyaguchi (宮口 精二 Miyaguchi Seiji, November 15, 1913–April 12, 1985) was a Japanese actor who appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (as Kyuzo, the master swordsman) despite the actor's confession to have never handled a sword before the role, Ikiru as a yakuza boss from "restaurant row," and Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan. He died of lung cancer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Seiji Miyaguchi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Seiji Miyaguchi reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Seiji Miyaguchi'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 84% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Seiji Miyaguchi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai', which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Seiji Miyaguchi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Seiji Miyaguchi's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Seiji Miyaguchi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 Farewell to the Ark Old man Hit Similar →
1984 Antonio Gaudí Boada (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Mermaid Legend Tatsuo Average Similar →
1975 The Fossil Sunami Hit Similar →
1974 Tora-san's Lovesick - Hit Similar →
1972 Tora-san's Dear Old Home Shukichi Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Militarists Shinegori Togo Super Hit Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto Ito Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Spy Jinnai-Kazutaka Horikawa Hit Similar →
1965 The Dedicated Gunman - Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan Old Man (segment "In a Cup of Tea") Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Radish and the Carrot - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Raised in a Palace Tsukada Average Similar →
1964 Fumiko's Five Benefactors Detective (uncredited) Average Similar →
1964 Intentions of Murder Genji Miyata Hit Similar →
1964 Pale Flower Funada Hit Similar →
1964 Samurai from Nowhere Tatewaki Komuro Hit Similar →
1964 Warrior of the Wind - Hit Similar →
1963 Mother Doctor Hit Similar →
1963 Escape from Hell Usuke Average Similar →
1963 Twin Sisters of Kyoto Takichiro Sada Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Bamboo craftsman Kisuke Hit Similar →
1962 The Broken Commandment School master Hit Similar →
1962 The Inheritance Yoshida Hit Similar →
1961 That Guy and I - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Miyamoto Musashi Bamboo craftsman Kisuke Hit Similar →
1960 The Bad Sleep Well Public Prosecutor Okakura Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Farewell to Spring Akira's father Average Similar →
1959 The Most Valuable Wife Rintaro Nonomiya Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love Kyôritsu Ô Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Ballad of Narayama Matayan Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Rickshaw Man - Hit Similar →
1958 Stakeout Yuji Shimooka, the police detective Hit Similar →
1957 Black River Kin Hit Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love - Hit Similar →
1957 Untamed Woman Sotaro, Oshima's older brother Hit Similar →
1957 Tokyo Twilight Policeman Super Hit Similar →
1957 Night Butterflies - Average Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Phantom samurai Super Hit Similar →
1956 Flowing Namie's Uncle Hit Similar →
1956 Punishment Room - Hit Similar →
1956 Early Spring Yuzo Miura Super Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Kyuzo Super Hit Similar →
1953 An Inlet of Muddy Water - Average Similar →
1952 Ikiru Yakuza Boss Super Hit Similar →
1951 Early Summer Nishiwaki Super Hit Similar →
1945 Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two Kohei Tsuzaki Average Similar →

Seiji Miyaguchi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Seiji Miyaguchi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Seiji Miyaguchi is "Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Seiji Miyaguchi acted in?

Seiji Miyaguchi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Seiji Miyaguchi?

Other notable films include "The Radish and the Carrot", "That Guy and I", and "Seven Samurai".