Hitoshi Ueki
Acting · Born Dec 25, 1926 · Died Mar 27, 2007 (80) · 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.
Known for
Films
Maiko Haaaan!!!
20076.5
An Autumn Afternoon
2003
Goodbye for Tomorrow
199510.0
Roar of the Crowd
199010.0
Ningen no sabaku
1990
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
19886.0
Guys Who Never Learn
19879.0
In Love With Him
1987
Whisper of the Spirits
1987
愛しのチィパッパ
19869.0
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
19866.8
Congratulatory Speech
19857.0
Karate Cop 4
1985
I Go to Tokyo
19856.0
Ran
19858.0
The Crazy Family
19847.1
Oddball Nippon
1983
Tattoo
19825.7
Assassin's Road
1982
Completely... With That Air!
19817.0
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
197110.0
I'll Be Deceived
197110.0
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
19708.0
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
197010.0
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
197010.0
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
19697.0
Crazy Big Explosion
19697.0
Crazy Big Discovery
19698.0
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
19689.0
Mexican Free-for-All
196810.0
Japan's No. 1 Best Man
19678.0
Monsieur Zivaco
19678.0
Las Vegas Free-For-All
196710.0
Industrial Spy Free-for-All
19679.0
The Craziest Operation
196610.0
The Man from Planet Alpha
19668.0
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man
19667.0
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
19667.0
The Crazy Adventure
19657.0
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
196510.0
Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan
19647.0
The Sandal Keeper
19648.0
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
19648.0
Japan's No. 1 Braggart
19648.0
You Can Succeed, Too
19647.7
Youth Season Continued
19647.0
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
19638.0
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility
196310.0
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
19639.0
Crazy Operation: First Move
196310.0
Yes! Yes! 3 Young Girls
1963
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
19628.5
Youth Season
196210.0
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
19628.0
Me and Me
19628.0
Irresponsible Age of Japan
19629.0
The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!
1962
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
19627.0
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
19627.0
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
1962
Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop
1962
The Troubles of Wimpy Women Soldiers
1961
The Woman Who Touched Legs
19607.0
