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.

Filmography (69 Appearances)

Maiko Haaaan!!!

2007

Atarashii Kaze

2004

An Autumn Afternoon

2003

Big Money

2002

Goodbye for Tomorrow

1995

Roar of the Crowd

1990

Ningen no sabaku

1990

Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You

1988

Dragonfly

1988

Guys Who Never Learn

1987

In Love With Him

1987

Whisper of the Spirits

1987

愛しのチィパッパ

1986

Big Joys, Small Sorrows

1986

Congratulatory Speech

1985

Karate Cop 4

1985

I Go to Tokyo

1985

Ran

1985

The Crazy Family

1984

松田聖子のはじめての情事

1983

Tattoo

1982

Assassin's Road

1982

Completely... With That Air!

1981

The Long Way 'Round

1980

Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari

1973

Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man

1971

I'll Be Deceived

1971

Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man

1970

Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man

1970

Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor

1970

Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man

1969

Crazy Big Explosion

1969

Crazy Big Discovery

1969

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968

Mexican Free-for-All

1968

Japan's No. 1 Best Man

1967

Monsieur Zivaco

1967

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967

Industrial Spy Free-for-All

1967

The Craziest Operation

1966

The Man from Planet Alpha

1966

Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man

1966

The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay

1966

The Crazy Adventure

1965

Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man

1965

Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

1964

The Sandal Keeper

1964

Legend of the Irresponsible Hero

1964

Japan's No. 1 Braggart

1964

You Can Succeed, Too

1964

Youth Season Continued

1964

Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong

1963

Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility

1963

Japan's No. 1 Playboy

1963

Crazy Operation: First Move

1963

Devices Stronger Than Women

1963

Irresponsible Rascal of Japan

1962

Youth Season

1962

Let's Meet in Our Dreams

1962

Me and Me

1962

Irresponsible Age of Japan

1962

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

1962

Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama

1962

Ika naru hoshi no moto ni

1962

Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

1962

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

1962

Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger

1961

腰抜け女兵騒動

1961

The Woman Who Touched Legs

1960 Debut
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