Hachiro Tako
Acting
Tako Hachiro was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. He came close to losing the vision in his left eye in a childhood accident. He went on to become the professional flyweight boxing champion of Japan in 1962. After retiring from the ring, he became a popular comedian and eventually appeared in films such as Toei's 1974 School of the Holy Beast. He also appeared in television commercials and dramas. He once managed a bar in Shinjuku's Golden Gai section and was a member of Oniroku Dan's group of artists and performers known as Oni Pro. Hachiro drowned at a beach in Kanagawa Prefecture after suffering a heart attack.
Known for
1985Capone Cries a Lot
Boss of beggars
1985Big Magnum Kuroiwa
Tako
1985Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
The Casino Owner (voice)
1985Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki
Singer A
1984Kyoko Aizome's Widow Boarding House
Constable Tako ('Octopus')
1984Hole in the Pants
1984Sure Death
1984Gemini Woman
Patient
1983Groping Live Recording Trip
Male actor
1983Fujio Akatsuka's Video Number One - Inaugural Issue
1981Joshi daisei: Chikan no susume
1981Ore to aitsu no monogatari
1980Chikan-shi: Dote sagashi
1980Mibōjin geshuku: Hatsu nurashi
1980Mibōjin geshuku: Anomichi kono michi oshiemasu
1979Kōshoku biyōshi: Nikutai no hōshū
Thief
1979Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once Again
1979Mibōjin geshuku: Norinige
1979Mibôjin geshuku: Hatsunaki
1979Shimo-ochiai Yakitori Movie
1978Chikan to no sôgû
1978Mibôjin geshuku: Hatsunori
1978Porno: Chan-chaka-chan
1978Sex Horoscope: Love Tasting
Nakamoto