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Fujiki Yû
Overview
藤木悠
2 Mar 1931
Suzuki Yûzô
鈴木悠蔵
Tokyo, Japan
19 Dec 2005 (74)
Tokyo, Japan
Pulmonary Embolism
Fujiki was a skilled fencer in college. In 1951 he won the single men's epee category of the All Japan Fencer's Championship.
Joined Toho in the 6th "New Face" class, along with Okada Masumi, Takarada Akira, Sahara Kenji, and Kouchi Momoko.
Became well known for starring with Takashima Tadao in numerous "salaryman" comedies. They would appear together in much the same fashion in both King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) and Atragon (1963)
In his later life he developed diabetes and lost sensation in his extremities. He and his wife became active in campaigning for diabetes awareness.
His last film role was the Japan Academy Award nominated Year One in the North (2005), released a few months after his death.
Selected Works
2005
Year One in the North
Nakano Kamejirô