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Kiyohiko Ozaki (尾崎紀世彦, Ozaki Kiyohiko, 1 January 1943 – 30 May 2012) was a Japanese singer and actor. He was noted for his dynamic singing voice and sideburns. His nickname was "Kieyo".
Kiyohiko Ozaki 尾崎紀世彦 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1943 Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan |
| Origin | Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | 30 May 2012 (aged 69) Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1960–2012 |
Career
editHe grew up in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. His grandfather is British. In 1971, he released his greatest hit, 'Mata Au Hi Made' ('Until the Day We Meet Again'). It sold over a million copies and won the Japan Record Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards as well as the Japan Music Award. The scenes of him holding up the Japan Record Awards trophy, smiling and flashing the "V sign", as well as the subsequent live performance, are still played on television to this day.[1][2]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | House | Keisuke Tôgô | |
| 1985 | Hoshikuzu kyôdai no densetsu | Atomic Minami | |
| 1986 | His Motorbike, Her Island | Murata | |
| 2005 | Tsuribaka nisshi 16 | (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ 尾崎紀世彦 レコード大賞受賞シーン (Video file) (published 30 August 2019). 31 December 1971. Retrieved 9 April 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ 尾崎紀世彦 また逢う日まで レコード大賞 (Video file) (published 29 August 2019). 31 December 1971. Retrieved 9 April 2020 – via YouTube.
External links
edit- 尾崎紀世彦 - UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN (in Japanese)
- 日本コロムビア | 尾崎紀世彦 (in Japanese)
- 尾崎紀世彦 | Sony Music (in Japanese)