Yōtarō Katsumi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 11, 1893

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yōtarō Katsumi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yōtarō Katsumi'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yōtarō Katsumi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hideko the Bus Conductress, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yōtarō Katsumi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yōtarō Katsumi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Hideko the Bus Conductress (1941) movie poster

★7.0

Hideko the Bus Conductress: Okoma, a witty young woman working as a conductor in an old, rickety bus in Kōfu, Yamanashi (rural Japan), has a creativ

Hideko the Bus Conductress

1941•Drama

★6.3

Spring on Leper's Island (1940) movie poster

★6.3

Spring on Leper's Island: A female doctor's story of her life in an isolated leper colony.

Spring on Leper's Island

1940•History

★5.9

★5.9

Jubilation Street: The few residents left on the streets in Tokyo share their individual stories and come to understand the melancholy of s

Jubilation Street

1944•War

★5.6

★5.6

The Girl I Loved: A young man who is unable to tell his childhood friend how he feels makes a pledge with her to reveal all of their secre

The Girl I Loved

1946•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Sanshiro of Ginza: An early film by Kon Ichikawa

Sanshiro of Ginza

1950

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yōtarō Katsumi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1958	Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	Red Peony of Night	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	Sanshiro of Ginza	Psychiatric doctor	Flop	Similar →
1946	The Girl I Loved	Father Sôjirô	Average	Similar →
1944	Jubilation Street	-	Average	Similar →
1941	Hideko the Bus Conductress	Kohoku Line Bus owner	Hit	Similar →
1941	The Poppy	Kodo Inoue	Flop	Similar →
1940	Spring on Leper's Island	-	Average	Similar →
1938	Nightingale	Chief of Police	Flop	Similar →
1938	Winter Inn	-	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Woman and the Pirate	-	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Lamb	-	Flop	Similar →

Yōtarō Katsumi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yōtarō Katsumi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yōtarō Katsumi is "Hideko the Bus Conductress" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Yōtarō Katsumi acted in?

Yōtarō Katsumi has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yōtarō Katsumi?

Other notable films include "Spring on Leper's Island", "Jubilation Street", and "The Girl I Loved".