Hitoshi Ueki
Acting
Born 1926-12-25 · Aichi, Japan
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.
Filmography
Maiko Haaaan!!!
Jun 16, 2007
An Autumn Afternoon
Jan 3, 2003
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Sep 23, 1995
Roar of the Crowd
Jun 9, 1990
Ningen no sabaku
Apr 28, 1990
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
Nov 26, 1988
Guys Who Never Learn
Aug 15, 1987
In Love With Him
May 30, 1987
Whisper of the Spirits
Jan 1, 1987
愛しのチィパッパ
Dec 20, 1986
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
Jun 28, 1986
Congratulatory Speech
Dec 28, 1985
Karate Cop 4
Oct 10, 1985
I Go to Tokyo
Aug 3, 1985
Ran
Jun 1, 1985
The Crazy Family
Jun 24, 1984
Tattoo
Jun 5, 1982
Assassin's Road
May 28, 1982
Completely... With That Air!
Dec 20, 1981
The Long Way 'Round
Aug 2, 1980
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
May 2, 1973
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
Dec 31, 1971
I'll Be Deceived
Apr 29, 1971
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
Dec 31, 1970
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
Jul 13, 1970
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
Jan 15, 1970
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
Nov 1, 1969
Crazy Big Explosion
Apr 27, 1969
Crazy Big Discovery
Jan 1, 1969
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Nov 2, 1968