Actor

Akira Kobayashi: Movies & Filmography

films: 33
as director: 1
on screen: 1956–2004

Career at a glance

Akira Kobayashi's Career in Numbers

Akira Kobayashi's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Akira Kobayashi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hungry Soul, Part II (1956) to Marronnier (2004), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.

Akira Kobayashi Movies by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 11
1970s 10
1980s 1
1990s 2
2000s 1

The 1960s were Akira Kobayashi's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Akira Kobayashi Movies by Genre

Drama 13
Action 5
Crime 4
Thriller 3
Horror 2
Comedy 2
Mystery 1
History 1
Western 1
Romance 1

Drama is the genre Akira Kobayashi has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of action (5).

Akira Kobayashi Career Milestones

First film: Hungry Soul, Part II 1956
Newest film: Marronnier 2004

33 credits

Akira Kobayashi Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Akira Kobayashi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 32 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Akira Kobayashi

2004 Marronnier Horror

Akira Kobayashi Movies as an Actor

Works with

Who Akira Kobayashi Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Akira Kobayashi shares the most films with. Hideo Murota comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Kinji Fukasaku (5).

FAQ

Akira Kobayashi: Questions & Answers

How many movies Akira Kobayashi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Akira Kobayashi been in?

Akira Kobayashi is credited on 33 films, from 1956 to 2004. 32 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Akira Kobayashi's newest movie?

The most recent film on Akira Kobayashi's filmography is Marronnier (2004), which Akira Kobayashi directed.

Who does Akira Kobayashi work with most often?

Akira Kobayashi shares the most films with Hideo Murota (8 films), Kinji Fukasaku (5 films) and Shin'ichirô Mikami (4 films).

The Best Akira Kobayashi Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.

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