Takeo Chii was an American actor born on May 5, 1942, in Chiba, Japan. He is best known for his roles in Kaigun tokubetsu nenshô-hei (1972), Kita no kuni kara (1981), and Trucker Yaro IX: A 5000 Km Run (1979). Chii was married to actress Saori Maki until her passing in June 2001.
Personal and Family Life
Takeo Chii’s personal life included two marriages. He was married to Saori Maki from 1974 until her death in June 2001. Later, he found love again and married someone else in 2004, remaining together until his death in 2012.
Death and Legacy
Chii passed away on June 29, 2012, in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, due to heart failure. His contribution to Japanese cinema remains significant, with many of his films still cherished by fans today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 修羅雪姫 | 1973-12-01 | Tokuichi Shôkei |
| 新・女囚さそり 特殊房X | 1977-06-18 | Prison Guard Ichirô Kajiki |
| 前科おんな殺し節 | 1973-10-27 | Tetsu Hamayasu |
| 犬神家の一族 | 1976-10-16 | Suketake Inugami |
| ビー・バップ・ハイスクール | 1985-12-14 | Onijima |
| 北の国から | 1981-10-09 | 中畑和夫 |
| さむらいスピリッツ 破天降魔の章 | 1994-09-17 | Yagyuu Juubei |
| かぐや姫の物語 | 2013-11-23 | The Bamboo Cutter (voice) |
| 未来講師めぐる | 2008-01-11 | Chukichi Yoshida |