Ryōhei Uchida (actor)

This article is about the actor. For the political theorist, see Ryōhei Uchida.
Ryōhei Uchida
Born(1924-02-05)5 February 1924
Chōshi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan[1]
Died15 June 1984(1984-06-15) (aged 60)
OccupationActor
Years active1950–1984

Ryōhei Uchida (内田良平, Uchida Ryōhei, 5 February 1924 – 15 June 1984) was a Japanese actor.[1] Uchida appeared in nearly 300 films between 1950 and 1984.[2][3] He specialized in playing villains and yakuza roles.[2]

He got acquainted with film director Masaki Kobayashi through a friend's introduction.[4] He was able to sign his contract with Shochiku film company with the help of Kobayashi.[4] In 1953, he made his film debut with Kabe Atsukiheya[2] directed by Masaki Kobayashi.[4][5] His first starring role in a film was playing Kazama in League of Gangsters (1963) directed by Kinji Fukasaku.[6][4]

He died of myocardial infarction on 15 June 1984 at the age of 60.[3]

Filmography

Films

Television drama

References

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  2. ^ a b c "新撰 芸能人物事典 明治～平成「内田 良平」の解説". kotobank. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b Kinema Junpo 1984 August vol.1 p.73 追悼 内田良平
  4. ^ a b c d "Ryōhei Uchida profile". 映画DB. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  5. ^ "壁あつき部屋". 松竹. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  6. ^ "内田良平の解説". Goo SOCKETS人物データベース. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  7. ^ "この広い空のどこかに". 映画DB. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  8. ^ "泉". 映画DB. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  9. ^ "あなた買います". 映画DB. Retrieved 25 September 2021.


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