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第46回（1996年） award
Masaaki Sakai
さかい まさあき
Sakai Masaaki
ペンネーム:
Masaaki Kurihara（Birth name）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1946-08-06 （Nakano, Tokyo, Japan (during Allied occupation)）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Nakano, Tokyo, Japan → Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
経歴
- 職業
- talent (entertainer), singer, actor, host, comedian, radio personality
- 活動期間
- 1952年〜2025年
- 所属
- Horipro, K-Dash, Tanabe Agency, S-Dash
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Elan d'Or Award — Newcomer | — | — | Japan Movie and Television Producers Association | winner |
| 1970 | Golden Arrow Award — Special Prize | — | — | Golden Arrow Awards (Japan) | winner |
| — | Japan Broadcast Writers Association Award — Performer | — | — | Japan Broadcast Writers Association | winner |
| 1982 | Best Dresser Award | — | — | Best Dresser Award (organizers) | winner |
| 1996 | Art Encouragement Prize (Newcomer) | Oshaberi Denroku: Ichibantegara | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs | winner |
| — | Japanese Film Critics Awards — Jury Special Prize | Yunagi no Machi, Sakura no Kuni | — | Japanese Film Critics Awards | winner |
| 2013 | Shitamachi Comedy Film Festival — Comedy Honor Award | — | — | Shitamachi Comedy Film Festival in Taito | winner |
Elan d'Or Award — Newcomer
1970
主催:
Japan Movie and Television Producers Association
結果:
winner
Golden Arrow Award — Special Prize
1970
主催:
Golden Arrow Awards (Japan)
結果:
winner
Japan Broadcast Writers Association Award — Performer
主催:
Japan Broadcast Writers Association
結果:
winner
Best Dresser Award
1982
主催:
Best Dresser Award (organizers)
結果:
winner
Art Encouragement Prize (Newcomer)
1996
対象作品:
Oshaberi Denroku: Ichibantegara
主催:
Agency for Cultural Affairs
結果:
winner
Japanese Film Critics Awards — Jury Special Prize
対象作品:
Yunagi no Machi, Sakura no Kuni
主催:
Japanese Film Critics Awards
結果:
winner
Shitamachi Comedy Film Festival — Comedy Honor Award
2013
主催:
Shitamachi Comedy Film Festival in Taito
結果:
winner
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Saraba Koibito
1971年 songA representative song released in 1971. A pop ballad that became widely known linked with television appearances.
lost lovenostalgia
Saiyūki (TV series)
1978年 television dramaA TV drama broadcast from 1978 in which he played the lead role of Sun Wukong, gaining broad popularity among children and adults.
adventurehero archetypecomedy
Kitakaze Kozō no Kantaro
1974年 children's song / themeA song broadcast on NHK's 'Minna no Uta', known and cherished over a long period.
for childrenseasonal imagery
The Best Second: What I've Always Valued
2025年 memoir / essayHis first book published in 2025, a memoir/essay recounting his long entertainment career and work philosophy.
entertainment careerlife approachcraft legacy
全著作
- The Best Second: What I've Always Valued (Asuka Shinsha, 2025)
翻案
- Numerous screen appearances (many TV drama and film roles)
作風・主題
- 文体
- affable and witty toneepisodic, retrospective narration (as expected in memoir)
- 頻出モチーフ
- showmanshipvariety acts (kakushi-gei)music and television
評価・遺産
An entertainer active from the Group Sounds era with The Spiders to a long career as singer, actor and host. Known for TV hosting, music activities and variety act skills, he has had a significant impact on Japanese popular culture.
資料所蔵先
- NHK archives (personnel/profile)
- Victor Entertainment artist page
- Nippon Columbia artist information
大衆文化への影響
- Nicknames: 'Machaaki', 'Mr. Kakushi-gei (hide-and-show acts)'
- Iconic presence in TV variety and music programs
引用
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At Mille Miglia an Italian spectator called out 'Machaaki!' and I thought 'I've become famous', but on closer listening it turned out they were pronouncing the name of my Maserati in a local accent.
出典: Interview/anecdote reported in various media
豆知識
- Birth name is Masaaki Kurihara; late birth registration made August 6 the registered date.
- Served as a vocalist in Group Sounds band The Spiders in his youth.
- Nicknamed 'Mr. Kakushi-gei' for performing difficult variety acts at the New Year Kakushi-gei show.
- Classic car collector with a focus on Italian cars; has participated in Mille Miglia-style events.
- Has been involved as a racehorse owner (e.g. Goodwood Guy).