Hitoshi Ueki
Acting
- Born:
- 1926-12-25
- Died:
- 2007-03-27
- Place of birth:
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
Maiko Haaaan!!!
Atarashii Kaze
An Autumn Afternoon
Big Money
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Roar of the Crowd
Ningen no sabaku
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
Dragonfly
Guys Who Never Learn
In Love With Him
Whisper of the Spirits
愛しのチィパッパ
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
Congratulatory Speech
Karate Cop 4
I Go to Tokyo
Ran
The Crazy Family
松田聖子のはじめての情事
Oddball Nippon
Tattoo
Assassin's Road
Completely... With That Air!
The Long Way 'Round
本日ただいま誕生
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
I'll Be Deceived
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
Crazy Big Explosion
Crazy Big Discovery
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Mexican Free-for-All
Japan's No. 1 Best Man
Monsieur Zivaco
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Industrial Spy Free-for-All
The Craziest Operation
The Man from Planet Alpha
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
The Crazy Adventure
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan
The Sandal Keeper
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
Japan's No. 1 Braggart
You Can Succeed, Too
Youth Season Continued
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
Crazy Operation: First Move
Yes! Yes! 3 Young Girls
Devices Stronger Than Women
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
Youth Season
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
Me and Me
Irresponsible Age of Japan
The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop
Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger
The Troubles of Wimpy Women Soldiers
The Woman Who Touched Legs