Masaya Oki

Biography

Masaya Oki was a Japanese actor and singer born on June 12, 1952, in Beppu, Ōita. He debuted as a film actor at Nikkatsu studio in 1967 and won the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1969. Notable roles include lead parts in "Wet Sand in August" and "Oretachi wa Tenshi da!", showcasing his gradual rise to popularity before ultimately struggling with illness that led to his untimely death by suicide at age 31.