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My Take
I always get a little ache thinking about Keiichirō Akagi, because he was gone at twenty-one and you can feel the whole career that never got to happen. He showed up right in the golden glow of late-50s Japanese cinema, that Nikkatsu action-star era, and there's a soft, almost shy charm to those old photos: the deep features, the slightly bashful smile, the kind of face that obviously had crowds of young women losing their minds. By 1960 he'd already picked up a newcomer's prize, so people clearly saw the big star coming. And then, just like that, nothing. I can't help wondering what kind of actor and singer he'd have grown into with more time. To burn that bright that briefly is its own strange gift. Honestly, he's someone I just want to quietly tip my hat to.
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Overview
Keiichiro Akagi was a Japanese singer and actor born on May 8, 1939, in Koigacho, Tokyo. He rose to prominence during the golden age of Japanese cinema and was recognized as a promising new talent, winning the Elan d'Or Award for Best New Actor in 1960. His career was cut short when he died on February 21, 1961, at the age of 21.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keiichiro Akagi
- Name (Japanese)
- 赤木圭一郎
- Reading
- あかぎ けいいちろう
- Born
- May 8, 1939 – February 21, 1961
- Origin
- Tokyo (Koigacho), Japan
- Occupation
- Singer / Actor / Film Actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Active years
- 1958 - 1961
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1960 — Elan d'Or Award, Best New Actor
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 33 (1958–1967)
- By year
- 1958: 1, 1959: 16, 1960: 12, 1961: 2, 1967: 1
- Debut work
- 紅の翼
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Film | 激流に生きる男 | 1967 |
| Film | 俺の血が騒ぐ | 1961 |
| Film | 紅の拳銃 | 1961 |
| Film | 鉄火場の風 | 1960 |
| Film | 拳銃無頼帖 抜き射ちの竜 | 1960 |
| Film | 拳銃無頼帖 電光石火の男 | 1960 |
| Film | 拳銃無頼帖 不敵に笑う男 | 1960 |
| Film | 拳銃無頼帖 明日なき男 | 1960 |
| Film | 打倒 | 1960 |
| Film | 邪魔者は消せ | 1960 |
| Film | 男の怒りをぶちまけろ | 1960 |
| Film | 霧笛が俺を呼んでいる | 1960 |
| Film | 海の情事に賭けろ | 1960 |
| Film | 幌馬車は行く | 1960 |
| Film | 錆びた鎖 | 1960 |
| Film | 実いまだ青し | 1959 |
| Film | 仮面の女 | 1959 |
| Film | 俺は挑戦する | 1959 |
| Film | 嵐を呼ぶ友情 | 1959 |
| Film | 群集の中の太陽 | 1959 |
| Film | 狂った脱獄 | 1959 |
| Film | 拳銃0号 | 1959 |
| Film | 絞首台の下 | 1959 |
| Film | 街が眠る時 | 1959 |
| Film | 俺は淋しいんだ | 1959 |
| Film | 若い傾斜 | 1959 |
| Film | ゆがんだ月 | 1959 |
| Film | 浮氣の季節 | 1959 |
| Film | 素っ裸の年令 | 1959 |
| Film | 清水の暴れん坊 | 1959 |
| Film | 大学の暴れん坊 | 1959 |
| Film | 紅の翼 | 1958 |
| Film | 拳銃無頼帖シリーズ |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Keiichiro Akagi born?
Born May 8, 1939.
When did Keiichiro Akagi die?
Died February 21, 1961, aged 21.
Where was Keiichiro Akagi from?
Keiichiro Akagi was from Tokyo (Koigacho), Japan.
What did Keiichiro Akagi do?
Keiichiro Akagi worked as Singer, Actor, Film Actor.
When was Keiichiro Akagi active?
1958 - 1961.
What was Keiichiro Akagi known for?
Notable works include 激流に生きる男, 俺の血が騒ぐ, 紅の拳銃.
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