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Hitoshi Ueki

Hitoshi Ueki

Acting

Born: December 25, 1926Aichi, 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.

Known For
Filmography
Maiko Haaaan!!!

Maiko Haaaan!!!

2007
An Autumn Afternoon

An Autumn Afternoon

Seitaro Sakuma

2003
Goodbye for Tomorrow

Goodbye for Tomorrow

Yaichiro Kanazawa

1995
Roar of the Crowd

Roar of the Crowd

1990
Ningen no sabaku

Ningen no sabaku

1990
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You

Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You

Kamikihara

1988
Guys Who Never Learn

Guys Who Never Learn

1987
In Love With Him

In Love With Him

Grandfather

1987
Whisper of the Spirits

Whisper of the Spirits

1987
愛しのチィパッパ

愛しのチィパッパ

中原修三

1986
Big Joys, Small Sorrows

Big Joys, Small Sorrows

1986
Congratulatory Speech

Congratulatory Speech

Ichiro Harada

1985
Karate Cop 4

Karate Cop 4

1985
I Go to Tokyo

I Go to Tokyo

1985
Ran

Ran

Nobuhiro Fujimaki

1985
The Crazy Family

The Crazy Family

Yasukune Kobayashi

1984
Tattoo

Tattoo

President of electric shop

1982
Assassin's Road

Assassin's Road

1982
Completely... With That Air!

Completely... With That Air!

1981
The Long Way 'Round

The Long Way 'Round

1980
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari

Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari

1973
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man

Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man

Nippon Ichi

1971
I'll Be Deceived

I'll Be Deceived

Ryotaru Iga

1971
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man

Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man

Japan Hyosuke

1970
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man

Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man

1970
Crazy Violence at  Shimizu Harbor

Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor

1970
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man

Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man

Ichiro Nihon

1969
Crazy Big Explosion

Crazy Big Explosion

1969
Crazy Big Discovery

Crazy Big Discovery

Hiroshi Uemura

1969
Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968
Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All

Susumu Sakemori

1968
Japan's No. 1 Best Man

Japan's No. 1 Best Man

1967
Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

1967
Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Shinran Machida

1967
Industrial Spy Free-for-All

Industrial Spy Free-for-All

1967
The Craziest Operation

The Craziest Operation

1966
The Man from Planet Alpha

The Man from Planet Alpha

1966
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man

Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man

1966
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay

The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay

Sangoro

1966
The Crazy Adventure

The Crazy Adventure

Uematsu

1965
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man

Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man

1965
Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan

1964
The Sandal Keeper

The Sandal Keeper

1964
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero

Legend of the Irresponsible Hero

1964
The Sandal Keeper

The Sandal Keeper

Hitoshi Hajime

1964
You Can Succeed, Too

You Can Succeed, Too

A salaryman (uncredited)

1964
Youth Season Continued

Youth Season Continued

Barber Customer

1964
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong

Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong

1963
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility

Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility

1963
Japan's No. 1 Playboy

Japan's No. 1 Playboy

Hikari

1963
Crazy Operation: First Move

Crazy Operation: First Move

1963
Devices Stronger Than  Women

Devices Stronger Than Women

Hitoshi Noguchi (Playboy)

1963
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan

Irresponsible Rascal of Japan

1962
Youth Season

Youth Season

1962
Let's Meet in Our Dreams

Let's Meet in Our Dreams

1962
Me and Me

Me and Me

1962
Irresponsible Age of Japan

Irresponsible Age of Japan

Hitoshi Taira

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

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

1962
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama

Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama

1962
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni

Ika naru hoshi no moto ni

1962
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

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

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

腰抜け女兵騒動

1961
The Woman Who Touched Legs

The Woman Who Touched Legs

1960