Hideji Ôtaki was an American actor best known for his roles in Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior (1980), Older Brother, Younger Sister (1976), and Fumô chitai (1976). Born on June 6, 1925, in Tokyo, Japan, he made significant contributions to the film industry until his passing on October 2, 2012, also in Tokyo.
Personal and Family Life
Hideji Ôtaki was a member of the play group known as “Mingei.” He spent most of his life in Japan, where he developed his enduring career in acting. There isn’t much publicly available information about his family life, but his work in theater and cinema left a profound impact on his community.
Death and Legacy
Ôtaki passed away due to lung cancer on October 2, 2012, in his hometown of Tokyo. His contributions to film and theater continue to be celebrated in Japan and among cinema enthusiasts worldwide. He is remembered for his versatility and the memorable characters he portrayed throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| タンポポ | 1985-11-23 | Rich Old Man |
| 影武者 | 1980-04-26 | Masakage Yamagata |
| 母べえ | 2008-01-26 | Kabe |
| 子連れ狼 冥府魔道 | 1973-08-11 | Abbot Jikei |
| 天と地と | 1990-11-24 | Matasaburo Tachibana |
| お葬式 | 1984-11-17 | Shinkichi Amamiya |
| 闇の狩人 | 1979-06-17 | Shiba |
| 偶然にも最悪な少年 | 2003-09-13 | Pawnbroker |
| 君よ憤怒の河を渉れ | 1976-02-11 | Tonami Yoshinori |
| あげまん | 1990-06-02 | Chijiwa (uncredited) |
| 帝都物語 | 1988-01-30 | Masayuki Orida |
| 春との旅 | 2010-05-22 | Shigeo Kanemoto |
| 顔役 | 1971-08-12 | Nishino |
| ミンボーの女 | 1992-05-16 | Hotel General Manager |
| 悪魔の手毬唄 | 1977-04-02 | Dr. Gondô |