Hisaya Morishige

also known as 森繁久彌, 森繁久弥

Born: May 04, 1913, Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Hisaya Morishige (森繁久彌, Morishige Hisaya, May 4, 1913 – November 10, 2009) was a Japanese actor and comedian. Born in Hirakata, Osaka, he graduated from Kitano Middle School (now Kitano High School), and attended Waseda University. He began his career as a stage actor, then became an announcer for NHK, working in Manchukuo. He became famous in films first for comedy roles, appearing in series such as the "Company President" (Shacho) and "Station Front" (Ekimae) series, produced by Toho. He appeared in nearly 250 films, both contemporary and jidaigeki. He was also famous on stage playing Tevye in the Japanese version of Fiddler on the Roof. He also appeared in television series and specials, and was the first guest on the television talk show Tetsuko's Room in 1975. He was long-time head of the Japan Actors Union. Among many honors, Morishige received the Order of Culture from the Emperor of Japan in 1991.

Real Name	Hisaya Morishige
Nick Name	森繁久彌, 森繁久弥
Date of Birth	May 04, 1913
Place of Birth	Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Age	96
Death Day	2009-11-10

POPULAR MOVIES

Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves

47 Ronin

Surgical Designs in Flames

Tora-san's Shattered Romance

The End of Summer

Snow in the South Seas

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