Hachiro Tako
Born: 1940-11-22 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Died: 1985-07-24
Known For: Acting
Biography
Tako Hachiro was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. He came close to losing the vision in his left eye in a childhood accident. He went on to become the professional flyweight boxing champion of Japan in 1962. After retiring from the ring, he became a popular comedian and eventually appeared in films such as Toei's 1974 School of the Holy Beast. He also appeared in television commercials and dramas. He once managed a bar in Shinjuku's Golden Gai section and was a member of Oniroku Dan's group of artists and performers known as Oni Pro. Hachiro drowned at a beach in Kanagawa Prefecture after suffering a heart attack.
Filmography
1985
- Capone Cries a Lot as Boss of beggars
- Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness as The Casino Owner (voice)
- Big Magnum Kuroiwa as Tako
- Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki as Singer A
1984
- Gemini Woman as Patient
- Sure Death
- Kyoko Aizome’s Widow Boarding House as Constable Tako ('Octopus')
- Hole in the Pants
1983
- Groping Live Recording Trip as Male actor
1980
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1972
1968
1966
- Ojoku no Onna as Taniguchi