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.
Photos
Movies (68)
Maiko Haaaan!!!
2007
An Autumn Afternoon
2003 · Seitaro Sakuma
Goodbye for Tomorrow
1995 · Yaichiro Kanazawa
Roar of the Crowd
1990
Ningen no sabaku
1990
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
1988 · Kamikihara
Guys Who Never Learn
1987
In Love With Him
1987 · Grandfather
Whisper of the Spirits
1987
愛しのチィパッパ
1986 · 中原修三
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
1986
Congratulatory Speech
1985 · Ichiro Harada
Karate Cop 4
1985
I Go to Tokyo
1985
Ran
1985 · Nobuhiro Fujimaki
The Crazy Family
1984 · Yasukune Kobayashi
Oddball Nippon
1983
Tattoo
1982 · President of electric shop
Assassin's Road
1982
Completely... With That Air!
1981
The Long Way 'Round
1980
本日ただいま誕生
1979
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
1973
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
1971 · Nippon Ichi
I'll Be Deceived
1971 · Ryotaru Iga
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
1970 · Japan Hyosuke
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
1970
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
1970
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
1969 · Ichiro Nihon
Crazy Big Explosion
1969
Crazy Big Discovery
1969 · Hiroshi Uemura
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
Mexican Free-for-All
1968 · Susumu Sakemori
Japan's No. 1 Best Man
1967
Monsieur Zivaco
1967
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967 · Shinran Machida
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 · Sangoro
The Crazy Adventure
1965 · Tadato Uematsu
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 · Hitoshi Hajime
You Can Succeed, Too
1964 · A salaryman (uncredited)
Youth Season Continued
1964 · Barber Customer
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
1963
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility
1963
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
1963 · Hikari
Crazy Operation: First Move
1963
Yes! Yes! 3 Young Girls
1963
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963 · Hitoshi Noguchi (Playboy)
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
1962
Youth Season
1962
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
1962
Me and Me
1962
Irresponsible Age of Japan
1962 · Hitoshi Taira
The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!
1962
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
1962
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
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
The Troubles of Wimpy Women Soldiers
1961
The Woman Who Touched Legs
1960
