Hideji Ōtaki | |
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| Born | (1925-06-06)June 6, 1925 |
| Died | October 2, 2012(2012-10-02) (aged 87) |
| Occupations | Actor, businessperson |
| Years active | 1950–2012 |
Hideji Ōtaki (大滝 秀治,Ōtaki Hideji; June 6, 1925 – October 2, 2012) was a Japanese actor. He served as President of theMingei Theatre Company.
After serving in World War II, he became interested in the theater and helped found theGekidan Mingei troupe in 1950.[1] He gained fame for his television work from the 1970s, but he also appeared in many films, especially those ofJuzo Itami.[1] His last film,Anata e, starringKen Takakura, was released a few months before his death. He died of lung cancer at his home in Tokyo on 2 October 2012.[1]
He won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the 1stHochi Film Award forBrother and Sister,Kimi yo fundo no kawa o watare andFumō Chitai.[2]
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