Hitoshi Ueki
Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and guitarist whose decades-long career made him one of Japan's most beloved comic entertainers.
What do we know about Hitoshi Ueki?
Here are the key biographical details about Hitoshi Ueki:
- Name: Hitoshi Ueki
- Date of Birth: December 25, 1926
- Place of Birth: Aichi, Japan
- Date of Death: March 27, 2007
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Hitoshi Ueki?
Hitoshi Ueki (植木 等, Ueki Hitoshi, December 25, 1926 – March 27, 2007) was a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and guitarist. He won six awards for acting. His film credits stretch from 1960 to 1995. Ueki came to fame through the comic jazz-band The Crazy Cats led by Hajime Hana. His major appearances were in the Musekinin Otoko film series, the comedy variety show Shabondama Holiday, the prime-time television series The Hangman, and the ten 2-hour television shows in the Nagoya Yomeiri Monogatari franchise. He appeared in the Akira Kurosawa epic jidaigeki film Ran, and received a nomination for the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
What is Hitoshi Ueki known for?
With over 69 credits, Hitoshi Ueki's most recognized works include:
- Ran (1985, Movie)
- The Crazy Family (1984, Movie)
- Maiko Haaaan!!! (2007, Movie)
- Tattoo (1982, Movie)
- Big Joys, Small Sorrows (1986, Movie)
- Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You (1988, Movie)
- Big Money (2002, TV Series)
- You Can Succeed, Too (1964, Movie)
- Dragonfly (1988, TV Series)
- I Go to Tokyo (1985, Movie)
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