Hitoshi Ueki
Known for: Acting
Born: December 25, 1926
Died: March 27, 2007
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
68 movies · 4 TV shows, newest first
6.5
Maiko Haaaan!!!
2007
NR
Atarashii Kaze
2004
NR
An Autumn Afternoon
2003
6.0
Big Money
2002
10.0
Goodbye for Tomorrow
1995
10.0
Roar of the Crowd
1990
NR
Ningen no sabaku
1990
6.0
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
1988
7.0
Dragonfly
1988
9.0
Guys Who Never Learn
1987
NR
In Love With Him
1987
NR
Whisper of the Spirits
1987
9.0
愛しのチィパッパ
1986
6.8
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
1986
7.0
Congratulatory Speech
1985
NR
Karate Cop 4
1985
6.0
I Go to Tokyo
1985
8.0
Ran
1985
7.1
The Crazy Family
1984
NR
松田聖子のはじめての情事
1983
NR
Oddball Nippon
1983
5.7
Tattoo
1982
NR
Assassin's Road
1982
7.0
Completely... With That Air!
1981
NR
The Long Way 'Round
1980
NR
本日ただいま誕生
1979
NR
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
1973
10.0
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
1971
10.0
I'll Be Deceived
1971
8.0
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
1970
10.0
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
1970
10.0
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
1970
7.0
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
1969
7.0
Crazy Big Explosion
1969
8.0
Crazy Big Discovery
1969
9.0
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
10.0
Mexican Free-for-All
1968
8.0
Japan's No. 1 Best Man
1967
8.0
Monsieur Zivaco
1967
10.0
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
9.0
Industrial Spy Free-for-All
1967
10.0
The Craziest Operation
1966
8.0
The Man from Planet Alpha
1966
7.0
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man
1966
7.0
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
1966
7.0
The Crazy Adventure
1965
10.0
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
1965
7.0
Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan
1964
8.0
The Sandal Keeper
1964
8.0
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
1964
8.0
Japan's No. 1 Braggart
1964
7.7
You Can Succeed, Too
1964
7.0
Youth Season Continued
1964
8.0
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
1963
10.0
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility
1963
9.0
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
1963
10.0
Crazy Operation: First Move
1963
NR
Yes! Yes! 3 Young Girls
1963
NR
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963
8.5
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
1962
10.0
Youth Season
1962
8.0
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
1962
8.0
Me and Me
1962
9.0
Irresponsible Age of Japan
1962
NR
The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!
1962
7.0
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
1962
7.0
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
1962
NR
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
1962
NR
Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop
1962NR
Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger
1961
NR
腰抜け女兵騒動
1961
7.0
The Woman Who Touched Legs
1960