Shūichirō Moriyama - Actor Profile

Shūichirō Moriyama

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
26Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 26, 1934
Birth Place: Aichi Prefecture, Japan

About Shūichirō Moriyama

Hiroo Ōtsuka (大塚 博夫, Ōtsuka Hiroo; 26 July 1934 – 8 February 2021), known by the stage name Shūichirō Moriyama (森山 周一郎, Moriyama Shūichirō), was a Japanese actor and voice actor. He was the official Japanese dub-over artist of actors Telly Savalas (with whom he met several times), Jean Gabin, Spencer Tracy, and Lino Ventura. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shūichirō Moriyama, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Shūichirō Moriyama Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shūichirō Moriyama reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shūichirō Moriyama's work falls within the Animation genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Shūichirō Moriyama's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Japanese Godfather: Ambition, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shūichirō Moriyama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shūichirō Moriyama's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shūichirō Moriyama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 1 Litre of Tears Patient in rehabilitation room Super Hit Similar →
2002 Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact Galvez (voice) Hit Similar →
2002 Doraemon: Nobita and the Robot Kingdom Dester (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 trancemission (voice) Flop Similar →
1999 Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files Burton (voice) Average Similar →
1997 New Dochinpira 2 - Flop Similar →
1996 Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini Dolune (voice) Average Similar →
1996 Happy People - Flop Similar →
1996 Shall We Dance? Ryo Kishikawa Super Hit Similar →
1993 Ninja Scroll Sakaki Hyobu (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Porco Rosso Kurenai no Buta (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1990 Megumi no Sekai - Flop Similar →
1988 The Tokyo Project Parlimentarian (voice) Average Similar →
1986 Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Gurumesu (voice) Hit Similar →
1982 Arcadia of My Youth Old Tokargan Soldier Hit Similar →
1981 Adieu Galaxy Express 999 Old Partisan (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 Captain: The Movie - Average Similar →
1980 Phoenix 2772 Borukan (voice) Average Similar →
1979 Maegami Tarou 火の鳥 Flop Similar →
1978 Japanese Godfather: Conclusion - Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Demon Spies - Average Similar →
1969 The Resurrection of the Beast - Flop Similar →
1969 The SAKURA Code - Flop Similar →
1969 Sakura sakazuki: gikyōdai - Flop Similar →

Shūichirō Moriyama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shūichirō Moriyama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shūichirō Moriyama is "Japanese Godfather: Ambition" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Shūichirō Moriyama acted in?

Shūichirō Moriyama has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shūichirō Moriyama?

Other notable films include "Porco Rosso", "Ninja Scroll", and "1 Litre of Tears".

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