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
Twilight Saloon
Japanese Movie, 1955,
(Unknown)
Unknown
8.0
1954
Rebellion
Rebellion
Japanese Movie, 1954,
(Support Role)
Support Role
2.0
1952
Girls Who Win at Pachinko
Girls Who Win at Pachinko
Japanese Movie, 1952,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1949
Enoken no Tobisuke Boken Ryoko
Enoken no Tobisuke Boken Ryoko
Japanese Movie, 1949,
"Old Master" (Support Role)
"Old Master"
Support Role
0.0
1949
Shirozukin Arawaru
Shirozukin Arawaru
Japanese Movie, 1949,
Kibei Yamashiroya (Support Role)
Kibei Yamashiroya
Support Role
0.0
1948
Ikite Iru Gazo
Ikite Iru Gazo
Japanese Movie, 1948,
[Executive B] (Guest Role)
[Executive B]
Guest Role
6.0
1948
Sore wa Aru Yoru no Kotodatta
Sore wa Aru Yoru no Kotodatta
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1948
Dare ga Tame ni Kin wa Aru
Dare ga Tame ni Kin wa Aru
Japanese Movie, 1948,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1948
Kaigi no Mochi Ho
Kaigi no Mochi Ho
Japanese Movie, 1948,
Matsumoto (Support Role)
Matsumoto
Support Role
0.0
1942
Mother Never Dies
Mother Never Dies
Japanese Movie, 1942,
[Traveling salesman] (Support Role)
[Traveling salesman]
Support Role
7.0
1940
Nessa no Chikai Hi: Kohen
Nessa no Chikai Hi: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1940
Nessa no Chikai Hi: Zenpen
Nessa no Chikai Hi: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1940
Zoku Hebi Himesama
Zoku Hebi Himesama
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1940
Onna no Machi
Onna no Machi
Japanese Movie, 1940,
Professor Kuroda (Bit part)
Professor Kuroda
Bit part
0.0
1940
Niizuma Kagami: Kohen
Niizuma Kagami: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
3.0
1940
Niizuma Kagami: Zenpen
Niizuma Kagami: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1940,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.0
1940
Snake Princess
Snake Princess
Japanese Movie, 1940,
Torii Yazaemon (Support Role)
Torii Yazaemon
Support Role
0.0
1939
Byakuran no Uta: Zenpen
Byakuran no Uta: Zenpen
Japanese Movie, 1939,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1939
Byakuran no Uta: Kohen
Byakuran no Uta: Kohen
Japanese Movie, 1939,
[Voce president] (Unknown)
[Voce president]
Unknown
0.0
1938
Chocolate and Soldiers
Chocolate and Soldiers
Japanese Movie, 1938,
Tsubouchi (Support Role)
Tsubouchi
Support Role
0.0
1938
The Loves of a Kabuki Actor
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
Sengoku Gunto Den Dai Ichibu: Toraokami
Japanese Movie, 1937,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1937
Sengoku Gunto Den  Dai Nibu: Akatsuki no Zenshin
Sengoku Gunto Den Dai Nibu: Akatsuki no Zenshin
Japanese Movie, 1937,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1935
Tokai no Kai Shichiji San Pun
Tokai no Kai Shichiji San Pun
Japanese Movie, 1935,
[Driver A] (Bit part)
[Driver A]
Bit part
0.0
1935
Sanshokuki Building
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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