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Hitoshi Ueki

Hitoshi Ueki

Actor · born 25 December 1926 · 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.

Where to start: Ran (1985).

As actor 51

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Hitoshi Ueki movie?

By viewer score, Ran (1985) at 8.0/10.

What are Hitoshi Ueki’s most popular movies?

Ran.

How many movies has Hitoshi Ueki made?

51 films on TMDB, 51 as actor.

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