Shingo Yamashiro - Actor Profile

Shingo Yamashiro

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 10, 1938
Birth Place: Kyoto, Japan

About Shingo Yamashiro

Japanese actor (known for the Battles Without Honor and Humanity film series) and director.

Shingo Yamashiro Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shingo Yamashiro reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Shingo Yamashiro'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 Sex and Life, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shingo Yamashiro Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shingo Yamashiro's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shingo Yamashiro has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2002 Graveyard of Honor Shinobu Sawada Average Similar →
1995 Osaka Tough Guys Kinsu Clan Boss Hit Similar →
1989 Sweet Home Kazuo Hoshino Average Similar →
1987 "Guys Who Never Learn" Part 2 - Average Similar →
1987 Hachiko - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies - Average Similar →
1982 Drifting Clouds Kumo (voice) Hit Similar →
1979 Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity Hiroshi Kamamoto Hit Similar →
1975 The Wild Trucker - Super Hit Similar →
1975 G-String Geisha - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Company Buggers - Hit Similar →
1975 Gambling Den Heist - Hit Similar →
1975 Graveyard of Honor Hiroshi Tamura Hit Similar →
1974 The Homeless - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Shozo Eda Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Shoichi Eda Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War Shoichi Eda Hit Similar →
1973 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons Sazare Kanbei Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima Shozo Eda Hit Similar →
1972 The Red Silk Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Delinquent Boss: Alley Dog Commando - Average Similar →
1971 Sex Comedy, Quick on the Trigger - Hit Similar →
1970 Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return - Average Similar →
1970 Brave Red Flower of the North - Average Similar →
1969 The Private Police - Hit Similar →
1969 Sex and Life - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation - Hit Similar →
1968 Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza - Average Similar →
1968 The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze - Average Similar →
1968 Prison Boss - Hit Similar →
1968 Scoundrel - Hit Similar →
1968 Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger - Hit Similar →
1967 Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4 - Average Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Blood of Revenge - Hit Similar →
1965 The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry - Average Similar →
1964 Prison Gambler Bunkichi Super Hit Similar →
1964 Female Ninja Magic Amamaki Hit Similar →
1964 The Ninja Hunt Shinzô Kakei Super Hit Similar →
1964 Vanquished Foes - Hit Similar →
1963 13 Assassins Koyata Kiga Hit Similar →
1963 Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption - Average Similar →
1961 The Red Shadow Shimpachirô Suganuma Average Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws - Average Similar →
1961 Festival of Swordsmen - Average Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword - Average Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls - Average Similar →
1961 Case of Umon: The Nanbanzame Murders - Average Similar →
1961 Lord of Steel Heart - Hit Similar →

Shingo Yamashiro - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shingo Yamashiro?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shingo Yamashiro is "Sex and Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shingo Yamashiro acted in?

Shingo Yamashiro has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shingo Yamashiro?

Other notable films include "Prison Gambler", "Eighteen Years in Prison", and "G-String Geisha".

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