Haruya Katō - Actor Profile

Haruya Katō

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
49Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1928
Birth Place: Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Haruya Katō reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Haruya Katō's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Haruya Katō remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Black Comedy - Ah, Fool, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Haruya Katō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Haruya Katō's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Haruya Katō.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 I Can't Pay Back - Flop Similar →
1982 I Are You, You Am Me H.S. Principal Hit Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Black Comedy - Ah, Fool - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Japan's No. 1 Traitor - Flop Similar →
1968 風来忍法帖 八方破れ - Flop Similar →
1966 The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay Kameyoshi Flop Similar →
1965 Frankenstein Conquers the World TTV Director Hit Similar →
1965 風来忍法帖 - Flop Similar →
1964 Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Journalist Hit Similar →
1964 Dogora Sabu, small henchman Hit Similar →
1964 Ant Hell War - Flop Similar →
1962 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Chinese Restaurant - Flop Similar →
1962 Fūryū onsen bantō nikki - Flop Similar →
1962 The Daughters of the Saotome Family - Flop Similar →
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla Obayashi's assistant Hit Similar →
1962 Ai no uzu shio - Flop Similar →
1961 Blood on the Sea - Flop Similar →
1961 Mothra Ship Survivor Hit Similar →
1961 Kill the Killer! Sub (Tachibana group thug) Flop Similar →
1961 Playboy President: Part II Kentarō Shima Flop Similar →
1961 Playboy President Shima Kentarō Flop Similar →
1961 The Preacher of Love - Flop Similar →
1960 The Akasaka Sisters: Soft Touch of Night - Flop Similar →
1960 Westward Desperado - Average Similar →
1960 The Angry Sea - Flop Similar →
1960 The Gambling Samurai - Average Similar →
1960 Ginza Tomboy Gorō Etō (Motorcyclist) Flop Similar →
1960 Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance Chauffeur Flop Similar →
1959 Sazae-san's Newlywed Family - Flop Similar →
1959 The Beast Shall Die - Average Similar →
1959 Room for Let Koichiro Takayama Average Similar →
1959 Three Dolls in College Hitomaro Yanakōji Flop Similar →
1959 Echo Mountain Hiker A Flop Similar →
1959 The Big Boss - Average Similar →
1958 The Young Boss is Third Generation Uoyoshi Errand Man Flop Similar →
1958 Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3 Fukui Flop Similar →
1958 The H-Man Mattchan Average Similar →
1958 All About Marriage Hideo Owaki Flop Similar →
1958 The Third President - Flop Similar →
1958 A Boy and Three Mothers Sakata Flop Similar →
1958 Assistant President - Flop Similar →
1957 The Mysterians Doomed Villager Average Similar →
1957 Schooldays Yokoyama Flop Similar →
1957 Hadaka no Machi - Flop Similar →
1956 The Wife is a University Student Tadashi Sugiyama (Student Detective) Flop Similar →
1955 The juvenile - Flop Similar →
1953 The Blue Revolution - Flop Similar →
1950 Portrait of Madame Yuki Seitaro Hit Similar →

Haruya Katō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Haruya Katō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Haruya Katō is "Black Comedy - Ah, Fool" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Haruya Katō acted in?

Haruya Katō has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Haruya Katō?

Other notable films include "The Battle of Okinawa", "Mothra", and "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster".