Kenichiro Ubukata

Ubukata Kenichiro

  • Name: Ubukata Kenichiro
  • Native name: 生方賢一郎
  • Also Known as: Ubukata Kenichirou, うぶかた けんいちろう
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 6, 1882
  • Died: February 25, 1961
Ubukata Kenichiro was a Japanese actor born in Aramaki, Niihari, Tone, Gunma, Japan. After attending Gunma Normal School, he graduated from Kansai University's Faculty of Law and became a teacher at Nihonbashi Women's School. In 1916, he began his acting career with Osanai Kaoru's New Theater. He was associated with several theater groups, including the New Theater Association, Tsukiji Small Theater, Kokoroza, Vanguard Theater, Stage Association, Shochiku New Comedy, Soganoya Gokuro's troupe, Horita Kinsei's troupe, and Kingdom of Laughter.

In 1932, he joined P.C.L. Film Production Company as the head of the acting department and an exclusive actor. After World War II, he moved to Shintoho, where he continued acting until his death at the age of 79 on February 25, 1961.

His son, Ubukata Akira, also became an actor.

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Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1955 Twilight Saloon
Japanese Movie, 1955,
(Unknown)
Unknown
8.0
1954 Rebellion
Japanese Movie, 1954,
(Support Role)
Support Role
2.0
1952 Girls Who Win at Pachinko
Japanese Movie, 1952,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1949 Enoken no Tobisuke Boken Ryoko
Japanese Movie, 1949,
"Old Master" (Support Role)
"Old Master"
Support Role
0.0
1949 Shirozukin Arawaru
Japanese Movie, 1949,
Kibei Yamashiroya (Support Role)
Kibei Yamashiroya
Support Role
0.0
1948 Ikite Iru Gazo
Japanese Movie, 1948,
[Executive B] (Guest Role)
[Executive B]
Guest Role
6.0
1948 Sore wa Aru Yoru no Kotodatta
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1948 Dare ga Tame ni Kin wa Aru
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1948 Kaigi no Mochi Ho
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Matsumoto (Support Role)
Matsumoto
Support Role
0.0
1942 Mother Never Dies
Japanese Movie, 1942,
[Traveling salesman] (Support Role)
[Traveling salesman]
Support Role
7.0
1940 Nessa no Chikai Hi: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1940 Nessa no Chikai Hi: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1940 Zoku Hebi Himesama
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1940 Onna no Machi
Japanese Movie, 1940,
Professor Kuroda (Bit part)
Professor Kuroda
Bit part
0.0
1940 Niizuma Kagami: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
3.0
1940 Niizuma Kagami: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.0
1940 Snake Princess
Japanese Movie, 1940,
Torii Yazaemon (Support Role)
Torii Yazaemon
Support Role
0.0
1939 Byakuran no Uta: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1939,
[Voce president] (Unknown)
[Voce president]
Unknown
0.0
1939 Byakuran no Uta: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1939,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1938 Chocolate and Soldiers
Japanese Movie, 1938,
Tsubouchi (Support Role)
Tsubouchi
Support Role
0.0
1938 The Loves of a Kabuki Actor
Japanese Movie, 1938,
Sawamura Chojuro (Support Role)
Sawamura Chojuro
Support Role
0.0
1937 Sengoku Gunto Den Dai Ichibu: Toraokami
Japanese Movie, 1937,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1937 Sengoku Gunto Den Dai Nibu: Akatsuki no Zenshin
Japanese Movie, 1937,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1935 Tokai no Kai Shichiji San Pun
Japanese Movie, 1935,
[Driver A] (Bit part)
[Driver A]
Bit part
0.0
1935 Sanshokuki Building
Japanese Movie, 1935,
Tamahara Manpei (Support Role)
Tamahara Manpei
Support Role
0.0
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  • First Name: Kenichiro
  • Family Name: Ubukata
  • Native name: 生方賢一郎
  • Also Known as: Ubukata Kenichirou, うぶかた けんいちろう
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 6, 1882
  • Died: February 25, 1961

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