Etsushi Takahashi (高橋 悦史, Takahashi Etsushi, 2 August 1935 – 19 May 1996) was a Japanese actor from Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture.[1][2] Takahashi often worked with Kihachi Okamoto and Satsuo Yamamoto.[3][4]

Etsushi Takahashi
Born(1935-08-02)2 August 1935
Died19 May 1996(1996-05-19) (aged 60)
OccupationActor
Years active1960–1995

After graduating from Rikkyo University, Takahashi joined NHK acting school.[3] In 1964, he joined Bungakuza Theatre Company's acting school and became an official member in 1967.[3][4] In the same year, he gave his film debut with Watashi Machigatterukashira?.[4][3] He received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1968.[3][4]

He appeared in Onihei's Detective Records, although he was fighting against cancer, and the film became his final film appearance.[3][5]

Selected filmography

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Television dramas

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References

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  1. ^ "高橋 悦史" (in Japanese). THE TV. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  2. ^ "高橋 悦史" (in Japanese). Goo. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "新撰 芸能人物事典 明治~平成「高橋 悦史」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "Etsushi Takahashi Profile" (in Japanese). 映画DB. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  5. ^ "名優・高橋悦史の最期の演技が光る往年の傑作" (in Japanese). Shukan Bunshun online (週刊文春). Retrieved 23 November 2021.
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