Hitoshi Ueki
Acting
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!!!
2007 · Movie
Atarashii Kaze
2004 · Series
An Autumn Afternoon
2003 · Movie
Big Money
2002 · Series
Goodbye for Tomorrow
1995 · Movie
Roar of the Crowd
1990 · Movie
Ningen no sabaku
1990 · Movie
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
1988 · Movie
Dragonfly
1988 · Series
Guys Who Never Learn
1987 · Movie
In Love With Him
1987 · Movie
Whisper of the Spirits
1987 · Movie
愛しのチィパッパ
1986 · Movie
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
1986 · Movie
Congratulatory Speech
1985 · Movie
Karate Cop 4
1985 · Movie
I Go to Tokyo
1985 · Movie
Ran
1985 · Movie
The Crazy Family
1984 · Movie
松田聖子のはじめての情事
1983 · Series
Oddball Nippon
1983 · Movie
Tattoo
1982 · Movie
Assassin's Road
1982 · Movie
Completely... With That Air!
1981 · Movie
The Long Way 'Round
1980 · Movie
本日ただいま誕生
1979 · Movie
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
1973 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
1971 · Movie
I'll Be Deceived
1971 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
1970 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
1970 · Movie
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
1970 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
1969 · Movie
Crazy Big Explosion
1969 · Movie
Crazy Big Discovery
1969 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968 · Movie
Mexican Free-for-All
1968 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Best Man
1967 · Movie
Monsieur Zivaco
1967 · Movie
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967 · Movie
Industrial Spy Free-for-All
1967 · Movie
The Craziest Operation
1966 · Movie
The Man from Planet Alpha
1966 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man
1966 · Movie
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
1966 · Movie
The Crazy Adventure
1965 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
1965 · Movie
Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan
1964 · Movie
The Sandal Keeper
1964 · Movie
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
1964 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Braggart
1964 · Movie
You Can Succeed, Too
1964 · Movie
Youth Season Continued
1964 · Movie
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
1963 · Movie
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility
1963 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
1963 · Movie
Crazy Operation: First Move
1963 · Movie
Yes! Yes! 3 Young Girls
1963 · Movie
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963 · Movie
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
1962 · Movie
Youth Season
1962 · Movie
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
1962 · Movie
Me and Me
1962 · Movie
Irresponsible Age of Japan
1962 · Movie
The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!
1962 · Movie
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
1962 · Movie
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
1962 · Movie
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
1962 · Movie
Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop
1962 · Movie
Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger
1961 · Movie
腰抜け女兵騒動
1961 · Movie
The Woman Who Touched Legs
1960 · Movie