Hideki Takahashi | |
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Takahashi in 1962
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Born |
Chiba, Japan |
February 10, 1944
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1961–present |
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) |
Spouse(s) | Akiko Kobayashi (1974–) |
Children | Maasa Takahashi |
Website | http://home.t01.itscom.net/aiueo/ |
Hideki Takahashi (高橋 英樹? Takahashi Hideki, born February 10, 1944) is a Japanese actor. Born in Kisarazu, Chiba near Tokyo, he attended Ichikawa Gakuen and later Nihon University.
He made his debut with Nikkatsu and acted in youth-oriented films. He became a star in television jidaigeki. His jidaigeki roles included:
Modern roles are also in his repertoire. Among these is Detective Totsukawa in the Nishimura Kyōtarō Travel Mystery series. Takahashi is also active as a personality in quiz shows, exemplified by Quiz Nihonjin no Shitsumon (NHK, 1993–2003). He was a judge for Iron Chef.
He made commercials for Echigo Seika and Kansai Electric Power Company.
His daughter is Maasa Takahashi, a professional presenter of Fuji Television.