E.H. Eric was an American actor, best known for his roles in Las Vegas Free-for-All (1967), Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (1974), and Kantô musho gaeri (1967). Born as Taibi Okada on August 1, 1929, in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France, he passed away on August 18, 2000, in Maui, Hawaii, USA.
Personal and Family Life
E.H. Eric had a family with notable connections in the entertainment industry. His brother was Masumi Okada, and he had a daughter named Miri Okada. His nephew, Shinzen Okada, is known as an actor and DJ, being the son of Masumi and his ex-wife, Midori Fujita. Eric was also a grandfather to Kikuno and Koharu Kurihara, both born to Miri and her then-husband, Masaaki Sakai.
Career
Eric E.H. had a diverse career in acting, contributing to various films and television shows. He made a mark with his performances starting from 1945 and became well-recognized in Japan. He was especially noted for his roles in comedies and action films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
E.H. Eric died due to Parkinson’s disease on August 18, 2000, in Maui, Hawaii. His legacy lives on through his impressive filmography and the influence he had on his family and the entertainment industry. He is remembered for his unique contributions to cinema, particularly in the genres he excelled in.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 續 姿三四郎 | 1945-05-03 | (uncredited) |
| 大日本殺し屋伝 | 1965-08-25 | 006 |
| 続二等兵物語 南方孤島の巻 | 1956-07-13 | |
| サラリーマン物語 大器晩成 | 1963-02-20 | |
| 新ハレンチ学園 | 1971-01-03 | Silk Hat |
| クレージー黄金作戦 | 1967-04-28 | |
| 陸軍中野学校 | 1966-06-04 | |
| こんにちは赤ちゃん | 1964-02-23 | Kenny |
| 七変化狸御殿 | 1954-12-29 | Romanov’s bodyguard |
| 人間の証明 | 1977-10-08 | |
| ルパン三世 念力珍作戦 | 1974-08-03 | Sir Mokkinbat |
| 性犯罪法入門 | 1969-03-08 | |
| 東京のテキサス人 | 1957-03-20 | |
| Onsen gerira dai shogeki | 1968-02-14 | |
| 喜劇 男の顔は人生よ | 1971-07-03 | |
| 高校生番長 深夜放送 | 1970-10-24 | |
| 東京さのさ娘 | 1962-09-16 |