Hisaya Morishige Death
Hisaya passed away on November 10, 2009 at the age of 96 in Tokyo, Japan.
When did Hisaya Morishige die?
November 10, 2009How old was Hisaya Morishige when died?
96Where did Hisaya Morishige die? What was the location of death?
Tokyo, Japan
Hisaya Morishige Birthday and Date of Death
Hisaya Morishige was born on May 4, 1913 and died on November 10, 2009. Hisaya was 96 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 4, 1913
Date of Death: November 10, 2009
Age at Death: 96
Hisaya Morishige - Biography
Hisaya Morishige (森繁久彌, Morishige Hisaya) (May 4, 1913 – November 10, 2009) was a Japanese actor and comedian. Born in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, he graduated from Kitano Middle School (now Kitano High School), and attended Waseda University. He began his career as a stage actor, then became an announcer for NHK, working in Manchuria. He became famous in films first for comedy roles, appearing in series such as the "Company President" (Shacho) and "Station Front" (Ekimae) series, produced by Toho. He appeared in nearly 250 films, both contemporary and jidaigeki. He was also famous on stage playing Tevye in the Japanese version of Fiddler on the Roof. He also appeared in television series and specials, and was the first guest on the television talk show Tetsuko's Room in 1975. He was long-time head of the Japan Actors Union. Among many honors, Morishige received the Order of Culture from the Emperor of Japan in 1991.
