Yuya Uchida

Born

1939-11-17

Died

2019-03-17

Birthplace

Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

Biography

Yuya Uchida was a Japanese singer, record producer, and actor. With a career spanning six decades, he was a major figure in Japanese popular music. He appeared in numerous films, such as Nagisa Ōshima's Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, and won two best acting awards. He also starred in the American film Black Rain.