Denden: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 67
- on screen
- 1981–2024
- box office
- $227M
- average score
- 72
- Born
- January 23, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
- Full name
- Yoshihiro Ogata
- Citizenship
- Japanese
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian
- Years active
- 1980-present
The Best Denden Movies
The films of Denden that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie (2016) leads with $36.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $36.2M Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie 2016 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $32.5M Don’t Call It Mystery: The Movie 2023 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $29M SPEC: Heaven 2012 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $28.3M The Kiyosu Conference 2013 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $27.3M Dororo 2007 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $18.4M Kabei: Our Mother 2008 · Drama
Denden's Career in Numbers
Denden's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Denden works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Something Like It (1981) to Light of My Lion (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Denden Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 33
- 2020s 16
The 2010s were Denden's busiest decade, with 33 films.
Denden Movies by Genre
- Drama 34
- Comedy 10
- Mystery 6
- Romance 5
- Crime 4
- Horror 3
- Thriller 2
- Action 2
Drama is the genre Denden has worked in most, with 34 films, ahead of comedy (10).
Denden Career Milestones
- First film
- Something Like It 1981
- Biggest box office hit
- Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie $36.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Parades Movie Echo Score 81
- Newest film
- Light of My Lion 2024
Denden Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Denden is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Living in Two Worlds as Yasuo Suzuki · Drama - 2024
The Parades Drama Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2024
Light of My Lion as Yoshimi Torakichi · Mystery - 2023
Don’t Call It Mystery: The Movie Drama Worldwide box office: $32.5M - 2023
Insomniacs After School as Director of a Historical Archive · Drama - 2023
Rental Family as Asada Koji · Drama - 2023
THE DAYS Crime - 2022
Mountain Woman Drama - 2022
I Am Makimoto as Undertaker Shimobayashi · Drama Worldwide box office: $521K - 2022
A Man as Kosuge · Mystery - 2022
Atom’s Last Shot as Kengo Yaegashi · Drama - 2021
The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood Comedy - 2020
Not Quite Dead Yet as Ramen Shop Owner · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.41M - 2020
Unsung Cinderella, Midori, The Hospital Pharmacist as Kanji Aragami · Drama - 2020
Unsung Cinderella, Midori, The Hospital Pharmacist as Kanji Aragami · Drama - 2020
The Forest of Love: Deep Cut as Shigeru Ozawa · Drama - 2019
Life: Untitled as Shitara · Drama - 2019
Black School Rules as Shio Norizuki · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.7M - 2019
The Forest of Love as Shigeru Ozawa · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2019
It Stopped Raining as Professor · Drama - 2019
Blue Hour as Sunada's Father · Comedy Worldwide box office: $166K - 2019
Death Office as Ishima · Drama - 2018
The Bastard and the Beautiful World as (segment: Don't Shoot the Pianist!) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.46M - 2018
Last Winter, We Parted Mystery Worldwide box office: $5.94M - 2018
Fumiko’s Legs as Tsukagoshi · Drama - 2017
Ah, Wilderness: Part 2 as Baba · Drama - 2017
Ah, Wilderness: Part 1 as Baba · Drama - 2017
Mumon: The Land of Stealth as Kai Shimoyama · Romance Worldwide box office: $18M - 2017
Tatara Samurai Action Worldwide box office: $432K - 2016
Shippu Rondo as Yamano · Drama - 2016
Destruction Babies Thriller - 2016
Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie Comedy Worldwide box office: $36.2M - 2016
Something Like, Something Like It as Shinsui Defunetei · Comedy - 2015
Lowlife Love as Kida · Romance - 2015
Maestro! Drama Worldwide box office: $359K - 2014
Pikanchi Half: Life is Hard Tabun Happy Comedy - 2014
Nobunaga Concerto as Takugen · Comedy - 2013
The Kiyosu Conference as Geni Maeda · Comedy Worldwide box office: $28.3M - 2013
Princess Sakura as Kiyoharu · Romance - 2013
Amachan as Rokurō Osanai · Drama - 2013
7 Days of Himawari & Her Puppies as Yasuoka · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.46M - 2013
Suzuki Sensei as Teacher Tatsuo Kawano · Drama - 2012
The Land of Hope as Ken Suzuki · Drama Worldwide box office: $37.3K - 2012
The Samurai That Night as Susumu Sato · Drama - 2012
SPEC: Heaven as Kenzo Ichiyanagi · Mystery Worldwide box office: $29M - 2011
Cut as Takagaki · Drama - 2011
Someday Drama Worldwide box office: $1.9M - 2010
A Lone Scalpel as Shinji Okawa · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.26M - 2010
Boys on the Run as Tanaka · Romance - 2009
Kanikôsen as Monk · Drama - 2009
Be Sure to Share as Tanaka · Drama - 2008
Kabei: Our Mother as Fukuda · Drama Worldwide box office: $18.4M - 2007
Dororo as Praying Father · Horror Worldwide box office: $27.3M - 2005
What the Snow Brings as Tamotsu Fujimaki Worldwide box office: $12.1K - 2004
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire Drama Worldwide box office: $7.51M - 2004
Pika**nchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy Drama - 2001
Red Shadow as Bonnobei · Romance - 2001
Drowning Fish Action - 2000
Ju-on: The Curse 2 as Yoshikawa · Horror Worldwide box office: $196K - 2000
Ju-on: The Curse as Yoshikawa · Mystery Worldwide box office: $196K - 2000
Uzumaki as Officer Futada · Horror - 1998
Unlucky Monkey Drama - 1997
Cure as OIda · Crime Worldwide box office: $235K - 1995
MARKS as Medical examiner · Mystery - 1993
Dark Society in the East Crime - 1991
The Hitman: Blood Smells Like Roses Crime - 1981
Something Like It as Shinsui · Comedy
Who Is Denden?
Denden was born in Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan in 1950 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1981, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Yoshihiro Ogata, known professionally as Denden (でんでん), is a celebrated Japanese actor and former comedian whose career has spanned more than four decades. Born on 23 January 1950 in the city of Chikushino, Fukuoka, he first entered the entertainment world as a stand‑up comic under the alias Kanichi Tadokoro before transitioning to dramatic roles in the early 1980s. Denden’s unique blend of comedic timing and profound emotional depth quickly earned him a reputation for versatility, allowing him to seamlessly move between slapstick television sketches and serious, character‑driven film performances. Over the years, he has appeared in more than 100 films and numerous television series, contributing to projects ranging from gritty crime dramas to whimsical family tales, each time bringing a distinctive presence that resonates with audiences and critics alike. His collaborations with renowned directors have cemented his status as a dependable character actor, while his early work helped shape Japan’s modern comedy landscape, influencing a generation of performers who admire his ability to balance humor with pathos. In addition to his on‑screen achievements, Denden remains actively represented by Alpha Agency, maintaining a steady stream of roles that keep him relevant in an ever‑evolving industry. His dedication to the craft, relentless work ethic, and enduring popularity make him not only a household name but also a cultural icon whose contributions enrich Japan’s cinematic heritage.
Who Denden Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Denden shares the most films with. Shun Sugata comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Masato Hagiwara (5).
Denden: Questions & Answers
How many movies Denden has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Denden been in?
Denden is credited on 67 films, from 1981 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Denden's highest-grossing movie?
Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie (2016) is Denden's biggest box office hit, with $36.2M worldwide, ahead of Don’t Call It Mystery: The Movie (2023) ($32.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Denden's movies have made $227M.
Denden's biggest hits What is the best Denden movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Denden's best-rated film is The Parades (2024) with a score of 81, followed by The Forest of Love (2019) (63).
Best Denden movies, ranked How old is Denden?
Denden is 76 years old, born on January 23, 1950 in Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan.
What is Denden's newest movie?
The most recent film on Denden's filmography is Living in Two Worlds (2024), in the role of Yasuo Suzuki.
Who does Denden work with most often?
Denden shares the most films with Shun Sugata (5 films), Masato Hagiwara (5 films) and Shin'nosuke Mitsushima (4 films).
The Best Denden Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 67 credits.
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