Tonpei Hidari

Biography

Tonpei Hidari was a Japanese actor and comedian born on May 30, 1937, in Tokyo. He gained popularity with roles in "I Am a Cat" (1975) and "Golden Orchestra!" (2016), and became known for his comedic performances, including the hit song "とん平のヘイ・ユウ・ブルース" (1973). Hidari's career spanned multiple genres, from drama to comedy, before his passing on February 24, 2018, at the age of 80.