Ryōhei Uchida | |
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Born | |
Died | 15 June 1984 | (aged 60)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1950–1984 |
Ryōhei Uchida (内田良平, Uchida Ryōhei, 5 February 1924 – 15 June 1984) was a Japanese actor. [1] Uchida appeared in nearly 300 films between 1950 and 1984. [2] [3] He specialized in playing villains and yakuza roles. [2]
He got acquainted with film director Masaki Kobayashi through a friend's introduction. [4] He was able to sign his contract with Shochiku film company with the help of Kobayashi. [4] In 1953, he made his film debut with Kabe Atsukiheya [2] directed by Masaki Kobayashi. [4] [5] His first starring role in the film was League of Gangsters a.k.a. Gang Life directed by Kinji Fukasaku. [6] [4]
He died of myocardial infarction on 15 June 1984 at the age of 60. [3]