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.
67 movies · 4 shows
Maiko Haaaan!!!
2007·6.5
An Autumn Afternoon
2003·0.0
Goodbye for Tomorrow
1995·10.0
Roar of the Crowd
1990·10.0
Ningen no sabaku
1990·0.0
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
1988·6.0
Guys Who Never Learn
1987·9.0
In Love With Him
1987·0.0
Whisper of the Spirits
1987·0.0
愛しのチィパッパ
1986·9.0
Big Joys, Small Sorrows
1986·6.8
Congratulatory Speech
1985·7.0
Karate Cop 4
1985·0.0
I Go to Tokyo
1985·6.0
Ran
1985·8.0
The Crazy Family
1984·7.0
Oddball Nippon
1983·0.0
Tattoo
1982·5.7
Assassin's Road
1982·0.0
Completely... With That Air!
1981·7.0
The Long Way 'Round
1980·0.0
本日ただいま誕生
1979·0.0
Kigeki: koko kara hajimaru monogatari
1973·0.0
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
1971·10.0
I'll Be Deceived
1971·10.0
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
1970·8.0
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
1970·10.0
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
1970·10.0
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
1969·7.0
Crazy Big Explosion
1969·7.0
Crazy Big Discovery
1969·8.0
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968·9.0
Mexican Free-for-All
1968·10.0
Japan's No. 1 Best Man
1967·8.0
Monsieur Zivaco
1967·8.0
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967·10.0
Industrial Spy Free-for-All
1967·9.0
The Craziest Operation
1966·10.0
The Man from Planet Alpha
1966·8.0
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man
1966·7.0
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
1966·7.0
The Crazy Adventure
1965·7.0
Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man
1965·10.0
Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan
1964·7.0
The Sandal Keeper
1964·8.0
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
1964·8.0
Japan's No. 1 Braggart
1964·8.0
You Can Succeed, Too
1964·7.7
Youth Season Continued
1964·7.0
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
1963·8.0
Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility
1963·10.0
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
1963·9.0
Crazy Operation: First Move
1963·10.0
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963·0.0
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
1962·8.5
Youth Season
1962·10.0
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
1962·8.0
Me and Me
1962·8.0
Irresponsible Age of Japan
1962·9.0
The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!
1962·0.0
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
1962·7.0
Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama
1962·7.0
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
1962·0.0
Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop
1962·0.0
Zenigata Heiji Case Files: Enma's Nightly Ledger
1961·0.0
腰抜け女兵騒動
1961·0.0
The Woman Who Touched Legs
1960·7.0