Hitoshi Ueki

Hitoshi Ueki was a Japanese entertainer whose work bridged comedy, music, film, and television. He became widely known through the jazz-comedy group Crazy Cats, serving as a guitarist and lead singer before building a major screen career. Ueki was especially associated with the *Musekinin Otoko* comedy films and later earned recognition for dramatic supporting roles, including his appearance in Akira Kurosawa’s *Ran*.