Hachiro Tako
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Chikan to no sôgû
1978
The Yellow Handkerchief
as Yakuza
1977
King of Pornography
1971
Kōshoku biyōshi: Nikutai no hōshū
as Thief
1979
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable
1973
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion
1972
It's a Psychic, Gather Everyone!
1974
Kyoko Aizome's Widow Boarding House
as Constable Tako ('Octopus')
1984
Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once Again
1979
Mibōjin geshuku: Norinige
1979
Mibôjin geshuku: Hatsunaki
1979
New Widow Boarding House: Back Room for Rent
1975
Joshi daisei: Chikan no susume
1981
Chikan-shi: Dote sagashi
1980
Mibōjin geshuku: Hatsu nurashi
1980
Mibōjin geshuku: Anomichi kono michi oshiemasu
1980
Ore to aitsu no monogatari
1981
Zoku mibōjin geshuku: omote mo kashimasu ura mo kashimasu
1975
Woman's Body Archipelago Reconstruction
1972
Semi-dokyumento: shin mibōjin geshuku
1975