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