Kiyohiko Ozaki

Kiyohiko Ozaki (尾崎紀世彦, Ozaki Kiyohiko, 1 January 1943 – 30 May 2012) was a Japanese singer and actor. He was noted for his dynamic singing voice and sideburns. His nickname was "Kieyo".

Kiyohiko Ozaki
尾崎紀世彦
Born(1943-01-01)1 January 1943
Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
OriginChigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Died30 May 2012(2012-05-30) (aged 69)
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1960–2012

Career

He grew up in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. His grandfather is British. In 1971, he released his greatest hit, 'Mata Au Hi Made' ('Until the Day We Meet Again'). It sold over a million copies and won the Japan Record Award at the 13th Japan Record Awards as well as the Japan Music Award. The scenes of him holding up the Japan Record Awards trophy, smiling and flashing the "V sign", as well as the subsequent live performance, are still played on television to this day.[1][2]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1977HouseKeisuke Tôgô
1985Hoshikuzu kyôdai no densetsuAtomic Minami
1986His Motorbike, Her IslandMurata
2005Tsuribaka nisshi 16(final film role)

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