Ernest Abuba

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

7Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 25, 1947

Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ernest Abuba reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ernest Abuba'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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ernest Abuba remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pacific Overtures, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ernest Abuba Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ernest Abuba's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Pacific Overtures: In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro

Pacific Overtures

1976•Music

★7.6

★7.6

Twelve Monkeys: In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly v

Twelve Monkeys

1995•Sci-Fi

★6.8

★6.8

King of New York: A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his oper

King of New York

1990•Thriller

★6.2

★6.2

Article 99: Dr. Richard Sturgess leads a team of compassionate doctors at a veteran's hospital. Along with Drs. Morgan, Handleman an

Article 99

1992•Drama

★4.6

★4.6

Call Me: After agreeing to meet an obscene caller at a bar, a young New York reporter witnesses a murder and becomes an unwilling

Call Me

1988•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ernest Abuba.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1995	Twelve Monkeys	Engineer	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Article 99	Ikiro Tenabe	Average	Similar →
1990	Vestige of Honor	Thai Official	Flop	Similar →
1990	King of New York	King Tito	Hit	Similar →
1988	Call Me	Boss	Flop	Similar →
1986	Forever, Lulu	Mugger #1	Flop	Similar →
1976	Pacific Overtures	Samurai/Adams/Noble	Super Hit	Similar →

Ernest Abuba - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ernest Abuba?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernest Abuba is "Pacific Overtures" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Ernest Abuba acted in?

Ernest Abuba has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ernest Abuba?

Other notable films include "Twelve Monkeys", "King of New York", and "Article 99".