Shinsuke Ashida - Actor Profile

Shinsuke Ashida

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 14, 1917
Birth Place: Shimane Prefecture, Japan

About Shinsuke Ashida

Shinsuke Ashida (芦田伸介, Ashida Shinsuke, 14 March 1914 – 10 January 1999) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1952 and 1996.

Shinsuke Ashida Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shinsuke Ashida 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 Shinsuke Ashida's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Shinsuke Ashida'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 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shinsuke Ashida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shinsuke Ashida's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shinsuke Ashida has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Oishinbo Daizo Ohara Average Similar →
1992 The Setting Sun President of Mantetsu Flop Similar →
1992 Succession Eikichi Doba Average Similar →
1990 Takeshi: Childhood Days - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Death of a Tea Master Hideyoshi Toyotomi Flop Similar →
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Kantaro Suzuki Hit Similar →
1989 Company Executives - Average Similar →
1988 Gate of Flesh Tattoo artist Average Similar →
1987 A Taxing Woman Ninagawa Kihachiro Hit Similar →
1985 Spring Bell Toichiro Miyake Average Similar →
1981 Call from Darkness - Average Similar →
1978 Blood Type: Blue - Average Similar →
1978 The Fall of Ako Castle Shikibe Hit Similar →
1978 Never Give Up Sakamoto, head of the Defense Agency Average Similar →
1978 The Incident DA Okabe Average Similar →
1978 Shogun's Samurai Chamberlain Doi Hit Similar →
1976 Autumn Interlude - Hit Similar →
1973 Stray Dog Detective Sato Super Hit Similar →
1973 Men and War III: The Final Chapter Keisuke Godai Average Similar →
1971 Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Keisuke Godai Average Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Keisuke Godai Hit Similar →
1970 The Shadow Within - Flop Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe - Hit Similar →
1966 Red Angel Dr. Okabe Super Hit Similar →
1966 Woman of the Lake Yuzo Hit Similar →
1966 Thirst for Love Chairman Aso Average Similar →
1966 Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2 - Hit Similar →
1964 Red Handkerchief - Hit Similar →
1963 The Incorrigible - Average Similar →
1962 Keep Your Chin Up Tokuzô Nagai Average Similar →
1961 A Killer Without a Grave - Average Similar →
1960 Everything Goes Wrong Keigo Nambara Hit Similar →
1960 The Sleeping Beast Within Junpei Ueki Hit Similar →
1960 Take Aim at the Police Van Jûbei Hamajima Average Similar →
1959 My Second Brother Sakai Average Similar →
1959 Windy Street Yûnosuke Kobayashi Average Similar →
1959 Break Down that Wall Takuji Samejima Hit Similar →
1959 Passport to Darkness - Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 Endless Desire - Hit Similar →
1958 Voice Without a Shadow Muraoka Average Similar →
1958 Underworld Beauty Ôyane Average Similar →
1958 Stakeout - Hit Similar →
1957 But the Flesh is Weak Shozo Tsuchiya Average Similar →
1956 Crazed Fruit - Hit Similar →
1956 Darkness at Noon Yoshii Hit Similar →
1955 Tales of Ginza Gorô Mitsuboshi Hit Similar →
1955 Burden of Love Congressman Sakuma Hit Similar →
1953 Miniature - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Children of Hiroshima - Hit Similar →

Shinsuke Ashida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shinsuke Ashida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shinsuke Ashida is "The Human Condition I: No Greater Love" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Shinsuke Ashida acted in?

Shinsuke Ashida has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shinsuke Ashida?

Other notable films include "Miniature", "Red Angel", and "Stray Dog".

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