Kenji Ushio - Actor Profile

Kenji Ushio

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 23, 1925
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kenji Ushio reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Kenji Ushio's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kenji Ushio remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kenji Ushio Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kenji Ushio's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1978) movie poster
★8.2

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger — While investigating a UFO in the Sky Ace, J.A.K.Q. is caught off guard by the return of Iron Claw, with the Big Four now

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger

1978•Action
★8.0
Life of Hishakaku (1963) movie poster
★8.0

Life of Hishakaku — After eloping with a prostitute named Otoyo, Hishakaku takes refuge in the Kogane family’s turf. Indebted to Boss Kogane

Life of Hishakaku

1963•Drama
★7.5
The Skull Soldier (1992) movie poster
★7.5

The Skull Soldier — Narumi, a man out for revenge with the powers he received and a bit of help from the one who saved his life, he creates

The Skull Soldier

1992•Action
★7.3
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973) movie poster
★7.3

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons — Ogami Itto is challenged by a quintet of warriors, each armed with one fifth of Ogami's assassin fee and one fifth of th

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons

1973•Action
★7.1
Brutal Tales of Chivalry (1965) movie poster
★7.1

Brutal Tales of Chivalry — After World War II, their town was a pile of rubble. Gennosuke, the second generation boss of the Kamizu Group was uphol

Brutal Tales of Chivalry

1965•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kenji Ushio.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 The Skull Soldier Gaja Super Hit Similar →
1984 A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble! Ambassador Darkness Average Similar →
1979 Battle Fever J: The Movie Commander Hedder Average Similar →
1978 J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger Baron Iron Mask Super Hit Similar →
1976 Ninja Captor: The Movie Fukuro Saburōbei / Thunder Ninja Captor 1 Average Similar →
1976 Violent Panic: The Big Crash - Flop Similar →
1974 Violent Streets Tamaki Hit Similar →
1973 Yokosuka Navy Prison - Hit Similar →
1973 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons Tomekichi the Mole Hit Similar →
1972 The Pledge - Flop Similar →
1972 Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell Hell's Ambassador Hit Similar →
1972 Zorome no San Kyoudai - Flop Similar →
1971 Trials of an Okinawa Village - Average Similar →
1970 Brothers of Capones - Flop Similar →
1969 The Fort of Death Kunai Aoto Hit Similar →
1969 Killer's Mission - Hit Similar →
1969 Yakuza on Foot Teruo Flop Similar →
1968 Rogue Miyoshi Flop Similar →
1968 The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze - Average Similar →
1968 Henchmen Hiroshi Flop Similar →
1968 Prison Boss - Hit Similar →
1968 Scoundrel - Average Similar →
1968 Ninja's Mark Dodo Senjuro Average Similar →
1967 Code Between Brothers 6 Kizu Hit Similar →
1967 Game of Chance 3 - Flop Similar →
1967 Organized Violence II Terakawa Average Similar →
1967 Samurai Wolf II - Hit Similar →
1966 Rub Out the Past - Average Similar →
1966 Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf - Average Similar →
1966 Yakuza Hooligans Tamai Hit Similar →
1965 Prison Walls of Abashiri 3 Yukio Hit Similar →
1965 Brutal Tales of Chivalry - Hit Similar →
1965 The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry - Average Similar →
1965 Tale of Japanese Burglars - Hit Similar →
1965 Abashiri Prison Prisoner Hit Similar →
1965 Tokyo Untouchable as Tetsuo Sasaki Flop Similar →
1964 Two Lives, Two Yakuza - Flop Similar →
1964 The Shogun's Vault - Hit Similar →
1964 Main Street in the Underworld - Average Similar →
1963 Gang Loyalty and Vengeance - Flop Similar →
1963 Life of Hishakaku - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Hell's Kitchen - Average Similar →
1962 Four Sisters - Average Similar →
1962 The Injured Boy - Flop Similar →
1961 Man with a Funky Hat: The 20,000,000 Yen Arm - Average Similar →
1961 The Orphan Brother Sendô Sado No Tatsukô (voice) Average Similar →
1961 腕まくり七色娘 - Flop Similar →
1961 The Harbor Lights - Flop Similar →
1960 The Man of Seven Faces - Average Similar →
1960 The Second Bullet is Marked - Average Similar →

Kenji Ushio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kenji Ushio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kenji Ushio is "J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Kenji Ushio acted in?

Kenji Ushio has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kenji Ushio?

Other notable films include "Life of Hishakaku", "The Skull Soldier", and "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons".