Teru Shimada
ActingAbout Teru Shimada
Teru Shimada was born on November 17, 1905 in Mito, Japan as Akira Shimada. He was an actor, known for "You Only Live Twice (1967)", "Tokyo Joe (1949)" and "The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)". He died on June 19, 1988 in Encino, California, USA.
Teru Shimada Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Teru Shimada reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Teru Shimada's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 41% of Teru Shimada'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 Charlie Chan's Courage, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Teru Shimada Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Teru Shimada's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Teru Shimada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | You Only Live Twice | Mr. Osato | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | One Spy Too Many | President Sing-Mok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Batman | Japanese Delegate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Walk Don't Run | Mr. Kurawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | King Rat | Japanese General | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sunday in New York | Maitre 'd (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Horizontal Lieutenant | Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Wackiest Ship in the Army | Samada | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Battle of the Coral Sea | Comm. Mori | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Tokyo After Dark | Sen-Sei | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Geisha Boy | Osakawa - Japanese Detective (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Run Silent, Run Deep | Japanese Submarine Commander (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Battle Hymn | Korean Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Navy Wife | Mayor Yoshida | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | House of Bamboo | Nagaya (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Snow Creature | Subra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The War of the Worlds | Japanese Diplomat (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tokyo Joe | Ito | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Villager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Met in Bombay | Japanese Colonel (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Moto's Last Warning | Fake Mr. Moto (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | White Legion | Dr. Nogi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Revolt of the Zombies | Buna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Oil for the Lamps of China | Tea House Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Public Hero Number 1 | Sam - Sonny's Japanese Houseboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Imitation of Life | Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Charlie Chan's Courage | Jiu Jitsu Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Koto (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Four Frightened People | Native | Average | Similar → |
Teru Shimada - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Teru Shimada?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Teru Shimada is "Charlie Chan's Courage" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Teru Shimada acted in?
Teru Shimada has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Teru Shimada?
Other notable films include "They Met in Bombay", "Oil for the Lamps of China", and "King Rat".