Ken Uehara

Japanese actor (1909-1991)
Person human Q3195097
Ken Uehara
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Summary

Ken Uehara is a human[1]. Born in Tokyo[2], he… he was born on October 7, 1909[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on November 23, 1991[5]. He worked as an actor[6] and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tokyo[2].
  • Ken Uehara passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Ken Uehara was born on October 7, 1909[3].
  • Ken Uehara died on November 23, 1991[5].
  • Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[9].
  • Ken Uehara was married to Yōko Kozakura[10].
  • Ken Uehara was married to Masami Ōbayashi[11].
  • A child of Ken Uehara was Yūzō Kayama[12].
  • A child of Ken Uehara was Ryō Hitomi[13].
  • Ken Uehara held citizenship in Japan[14].
  • Ken Uehara held citizenship in Empire of Japan[15].
  • Ken Uehara worked as an actor[6].
  • Ken Uehara worked as a film actor[7].
  • Ken Uehara's education included a stint at Rikkyo University[16].
  • Ken Uehara received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[17].
  • Ken Uehara received the Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor[18].
  • Ken Uehara is recorded as male[19].
  • Ken Uehara's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ken Uehara's Commons category is recorded as Ken Uehara[21].
  • Ken Uehara's family name is recorded as Uehara[22].
  • Ken Uehara's family name is recorded as Ikehata[23].
  • Ken Uehara's given name is recorded as Ken[24].
  • Ken Uehara's given name is recorded as Kiyoaki[25].
  • Ken Uehara's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Ken Uehara's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '池端 清亮'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tokyo[2], Ken Uehara… he was born on October 7, 1909[3].

Education

Ken Uehara was educated at Rikkyo University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6] and film actor[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[17], a grade of an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1888[30] and Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor[18], an award for best leading actor[31], in Japan[32], founded in 1947[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Yōko Kozakura[10], an actor[34], 1918–1970[35], of Japan[36] and Masami Ōbayashi[11], a tarento[37], b. 1947[38], of Japan[39]. Children include Yūzō Kayama[12], a singer[40], b. 1937[41], of Japan[42], awarded the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year[43] and Ryō Hitomi[13], an actor[44], b. 1980[45], of Japan[46].

Death and Burial

Ken Uehara died on November 23, 1991[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. Burial took place at Tama Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ken Uehara ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Ken Uehara born?

Born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Ken Uehara die?

Ken Uehara passed away in Tokyo[4].

Who was Ken Uehara married to?

Ken Uehara's spouses include Yōko Kozakura[10] and Masami Ōbayashi[11].

What did Ken Uehara do for work?

Ken Uehara worked as actor[6] and film actor[7].

Where did Ken Uehara go to school?

Ken Uehara was educated at Rikkyo University[16].

What awards did Ken Uehara receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class[17] and Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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