Hitoshi Ueki

Hitoshi Ueki

Born December 25, 1926 (Age: 99) Aichi, Japan

Biography

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.
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.
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Filmography

Roar of the Crowd

Roar of the Crowd

1990 as Age: 63
Ningen no sabaku

Ningen no sabaku

1990 as Age: 63
愛しのチィパッパ

愛しのチィパッパ

1986 as 中原修三 Age: 59
Ran

Ran

1985 as Nobuhiro Fujimaki Age: 58
Assassin's Road

Assassin's Road

1982 as Age: 55
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man

Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man

1971 as Nippon Ichi Age: 45
I'll Be Deceived

I'll Be Deceived

1971 as Ryotaru Iga Age: 44
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man

Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man

1970 as Japan Hyosuke Age: 44
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man

Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man

1970 as Age: 43
Crazy Violence at  Shimizu Harbor

Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor

1970 as Age: 43
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man

Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man

1969 as Ichiro Nihon Age: 42
Crazy Big Explosion

Crazy Big Explosion

1969 as Age: 42
Crazy Big Discovery

Crazy Big Discovery

1969 as Hiroshi Uemura Age: 42
Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968 as Age: 41
Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All

1968 as Susumu Sakemori Age: 41
The Man from Planet Alpha

The Man from Planet Alpha

1966 as Age: 39
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man

Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man

1966 as Age: 39
Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

1964 as Age: 37
The Sandal Keeper

The Sandal Keeper

1964 as Age: 37
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero

Legend of the Irresponsible Hero

1964 as Age: 37
Youth Season Continued

Youth Season Continued

1964 as Barber Customer Age: 37
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong

Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong

1963 as Age: 36
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility

Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility

1963 as Age: 36
Japan's No. 1 Playboy

Japan's No. 1 Playboy

1963 as Hikari Age: 36
Crazy Operation: First Move

Crazy Operation: First Move

1963 as Age: 36
Devices Stronger Than  Women

Devices Stronger Than Women

1963 as Hitoshi Noguchi (Playboy) Age: 36
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan

Irresponsible Rascal of Japan

1962 as Age: 35
Youth Season

Youth Season

1962 as Age: 35
Let's Meet in Our Dreams

Let's Meet in Our Dreams

1962 as Age: 35
Me and Me

Me and Me

1962 as Age: 35
The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!

The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!

1962 as Age: 35
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni

Ika naru hoshi no moto ni

1962 as Age: 35
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama

Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama

1962 as Age: 35
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

1962 as Age: 35
Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop

Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop

1962 as Age: 35
No Image

Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger

1961 as Age: 34
腰抜け女兵騒動

腰抜け女兵騒動

1961 as Age: 34