Matsukata Hiroki

Name: Matsukata Hiroki
Native name: 松方弘樹
Given name: Meguro Koju
Also Known as: Meguro Kouju, 目黒浩樹, めぐろこうじゅ, まつかたひろき
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: July 23, 1942
Died: January 21, 2017

Meguro Koju, better known by the stage name Matsukata Hiroki, was a Japanese actor. He was the son of jidaigeki actor Konoe Jushiro and actress Mizukawa Yaeko and has a younger brother Meguro Yuki who is also an actor.

As a young man, he aspired to be a singer, but turned to acting, making his debut at age 17. He worked for Toei, specializing in jidaigeki and yakuza films. In 1969 he switched to Daiei as a replacement for Ichikawa Raizo VIII, starring in many films. On returning to Tōei, he played in supporting roles, including Hidemori Kaiji in the The Doberman Cop, starring Sonny Chiba, and three different character in the Battles Without Honor and Humanity series, starring Sugawara Bunta.

With ex-wife actress Nishina Akiko he had two children. Son Nishina Masaki and daughter Nishina Hitomi are both in the entertainment industry.

Matsukata had at least 27 film credits. An early appearance was in The Magic Serpent (1966). In addition to Battles Without Honor and Humanity, he starred in both the original 1984 Shura no Mure and the 2002 remake. In addition, he has appeared in at least 16 V-Cinema titles.

Matsukata was hospitalized for a possible brain tumor on February 23, 2016. He subsequently cancelled several entertainment appearances. On March 2, it was announced that Matsukata had been diagnosed with brain lymphoma. On January 21, 2017, Matsukata died due to compilations from his lymphoma at 11:26 a.m., at the age of 74.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2015	So no Otoko, Ishiki Takai Kei Japanese Drama, 2015, 8 eps Gondo Myoichi (Support Role)	8	Gondo Myoichi Support Role	6.4
2014	Garo: Makai no Hana Japanese Drama, 2014, 25 eps Shimada / Egosiren (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	25	Shimada / Egosiren (Ep. 6) Guest Role	7.3
2013	Yae no Sakura Japanese Drama, 2013, 50 eps Ogakiya Seihachi (Support Role)	50	Ogakiya Seihachi Support Role	7.8
2010	Kenji Onijima Heihachiro Japanese Drama, 2010, 7 eps Tachibana Kanji (Support Role)	7	Tachibana Kanji Support Role	6.1
2010	Mito Komon Season 41 Japanese Drama, 2010, 12 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	12	(Ep. 11) Guest Role	0.0
2009	Tenchijin Japanese Drama, 2009, 47 eps Tokugawa Ieyasu (Support Role)	47	Tokugawa Ieyasu Support Role	7.7
2008	Osen Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps Kinoshita Hideo (Support Role)	10	Kinoshita Hideo Support Role	7.4
2008	Mitsumei: Kangetsu Kasumigiri Japanese Drama, 2008, 7 eps Sakon Kusaka (Support Role)	7	Sakon Kusaka Support Role	8.5
2007	The Pride of the Temp Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps Kirishima Toshiro (Support Role)	10	Kirishima Toshiro Support Role	7.6
2005	Hachiro Japanese Drama, 2005, 9 eps (Support Role)	9	Support Role	10.0
2003	Madam Mari Japanese Drama, 2003, 12 eps Oyama Kiyohide (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	12	Oyama Kiyohide (Ep. 7) Guest Role	2.0
2002	Shiritsu Tantei Hama Mike Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps Rosebud (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	12	Rosebud (Ep. 9) Guest Role	10.0
2002	Salaryman Kintaro Season 3 Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps Yajima Tetsuo (Support Role)	11	Yajima Tetsuo Support Role	4.0
1998	Hotel Series in Hawaii Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	11	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1998	Ieyasu ga Mottomo Osoreta Otoko: Sanada Yukimura Japanese Drama, 1998, 6 eps Sanada Yukimura (Main Role)	6	Sanada Yukimura Main Role	7.0
1997	Toyama no Kinsan vs Onna Nezumi Japanese Drama, 1997, 19 eps Toyama Kinshiro (Main Role)	19	Toyama Kinshiro Main Role	5.5
1996	Kekkon Shiyouyo! Japanese Drama, 1996, 12 eps Tonoyama Tatsuro (Support Role)	12	Tonoyama Tatsuro Support Role	9.0
1995	Hotel Season 4 Japanese Drama, 1995, 24 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	24	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1994	Toyama Kinshiro Biyoshitsu Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps (Unknown)	11	Unknown	0.0
1994	Hotel Season 3 Japanese Drama, 1994, 24 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	24	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1992	Deka Kizoku Season 3 Japanese Drama, 1992, 26 eps Miyamoto Ken (Support Role)	26	Miyamoto Ken Support Role	0.0
1992	Hotel Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1992, 12 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	12	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1991	Deka Kizoku Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1991, 40 eps Miyamoto Ken (Support Role)	40	Miyamoto Ken Support Role	0.0
1990	Deka Kizoku Japanese Drama, 1990, 37 eps Miyamoto Ken (Support Role)	37	Miyamoto Ken Support Role	0.0
1990	Hotel Japanese Drama, 1990, 11 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	11	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1986	Kono Mama ja, Boku no Shorai Shireta Mono Japanese Drama, 1986, 13 eps Inui Fumiya (Main Role)	13	Inui Fumiya Main Role	0.0
1979	Akoroshi Japanese Drama, 1979, 36 eps Tsuchiya Chikara (Guest Role)	36	Tsuchiya Chikara Guest Role	0.0
1978	Checkmate 78 Japanese Drama, 1978, 22 eps Saga Shiro [Inspector] (Main Role)	22	Saga Shiro [Inspector] Main Role	0.0
1977	Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1977, 34 eps (Main Role)	34	Main Role	0.0
1975	Kenka Yasubei Japanese Drama, 1975, 27 eps Nakayama Yasubei (Main Role)	27	Nakayama Yasubei Main Role	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2016	Jidaigeki wa Shinazu: Chanbara Bigakukou Japanese Movie, 2016, Himself (Unknown)	Himself Unknown	8.0
2014	Ginza Namikidori Club Andalucia Japanese Movie, 2014, Okuzawa Kenji (Main Role)	Okuzawa Kenji Main Role	0.0
2011	Samurai Angel Wars Japanese Movie, 2011, Oda Nobunaga (Support Role)	Oda Nobunaga Support Role	6.7
2011	Ninja Kids!!! Japanese Movie, 2011, Hieta Happosai (Support Role)	Hieta Happosai Support Role	6.6
2011	Valley of Dreams Japanese Movie, 2011, (Unknown)	Unknown	10.0
2011	Takamine: America Ni Sakura Wo Sakaseta Otoko Japanese Movie, 2011, Shibusawa Eiichi (Unknown)	Shibusawa Eiichi Unknown	9.0
2010	13 Assassins Japanese Movie, 2010, Kuranaga Saheita (Support Role)	Kuranaga Saheita Support Role	7.7
2010	Koroshi no Banka Kanketsu Hen Japanese Movie, 2010, (Support Role)	Support Role	2.0
2010	Sakura, Sakura - The Life of Samurai Chemist Jokichi Takamine Japanese Movie, 2010, Shibusawa Eiichi (Bit part)	Shibusawa Eiichi Bit part	6.0
2010	Koroshi no Banka Japanese Movie, 2010, (Support Role)	Support Role	1.0
2008	Ichi Japanese Movie, 2008, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.4
2008	Otokotachi no uta Japanese Movie, 2008, (Support Role)	Support Role	1.0
2008	Let's Get Married Japanese Movie, 2008, Kikushima Kiichi (Support Role)	Kikushima Kiichi Support Role	8.0
2008	Hyungje Japanese Movie, 2008, (Support Role)	Support Role	3.0
2007	Kikoku no Senjo Japanese Movie, 2007, (Support Role)	Support Role	4.5
2005	Shibuya Story Japanese Movie, 2005, (Support Role)	Support Role	4.0
2005	The Last Supper Japanese Movie, 2005, Detective Tachibana (Support Role)	Detective Tachibana Support Role	6.5
2003	Roppongi Renkin no Teio: Capone Japanese Movie, 2003, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
2003	New Shadow Army 1 Japanese Movie, 2003, Sarutobi Sasuke (Support Role)	Sarutobi Sasuke Support Role	4.0
2003	New Shadow Army 2 Japanese Movie, 2003, Sarutobi Sasuke (Support Role)	Sarutobi Sasuke Support Role	0.0
2002	Gokudo Jihaado: Seisen III Japanese Movie, 2002, (Support Role)	Support Role	3.0
2002	Gokudo Jihaado: Seisen II Japanese Movie, 2002, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
2002	Gokudo Jihaado: Seisen Japanese Movie, 2002, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
2000	Koroshiya Pazuzu Japanese Movie, 2000, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1997	Nagareita shichinin Japanese Movie, 1997, Nashido Ryuji (Main Role)	Nashido Ryuji Main Role	8.0
1995	Yakuza Ladies: Blood Ties Japanese Movie, 1995, [Ramen shop customer] (Support Role)	[Ramen shop customer] Support Role	6.0
1994	The Man who Shot the Don Japanese Movie, 1994, Sosetsu Hôrai (Main Role)	Sosetsu Hôrai Main Role	0.0
1992	Heavenly Sin Japanese Movie, 1992, Tanabe Kunio (Main Role)	Tanabe Kunio Main Role	6.0
1991	Don ni Natta Otoko Japanese Movie, 1991, Yamazaki Nobuyoshi (Main Role)	Yamazaki Nobuyoshi Main Role	0.0
1989	Shogun's Shadow Japanese Movie, 1989, Shigetsugu Abe (Support Role)	Shigetsugu Abe Support Role	7.5
1988	The Boss Wife Japanese Movie, 1988, Konno Junichi [Boss] (Main Role)	Konno Junichi [Boss] Main Role	7.0
1985	The Last True Yakuza Japanese Movie, 1985, Masayuki Aratani (Main Role)	Masayuki Aratani Main Role	6.0
1984	Shura no Mure Japanese Movie, 1984, Inahara Ryuji (Main Role)	Inahara Ryuji Main Role	2.0
1983	Theater of Life Japanese Movie, 1983, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1979	The Shogun Assassins Japanese Movie, 1979, (Main Role)	Main Role	6.9
1979	Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Aftermath Japanese Movie, 1979, Yasuharu Ikenaga (Unknown)	Yasuharu Ikenaga Unknown	1.0
1979	Nichiren Japanese Movie, 1979, (Support Role)	Support Role	8.0
1978	Shogun's Samurai Japanese Movie, 1978, Tokugawa Iemitsu (Support Role)	Tokugawa Iemitsu Support Role	7.4
1978	The Okinawa War of Ten Years Japanese Movie, 1978, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1977	Doberman Cop Japanese Movie, 1977, Hidemori Kaiji (Support Role)	Hidemori Kaiji Support Role	6.8
1977	Hokuriku Proxy War Japanese Movie, 1977, Kawada Noboru (Main Role)	Kawada Noboru Main Role	7.1
1977	Yakuza Senso: Nihon no Don Japanese Movie, 1977, Matsuda Shiro (Support Role)	Matsuda Shiro Support Role	7.1
1976	Terror of Yakuza Japanese Movie, 1976, Nakazato Hideo (Main Role)	Nakazato Hideo Main Role	0.0
1976	Tekiya no Ishimatsu Japanese Movie, 1976, Ishimatsu (Main Role)	Ishimatsu Main Role	0.0
1976	Operation Plazma in Osaka Japanese Movie, 1976, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.4
1975	Goto Hoka Satsujin Shu Japanese Movie, 1975, Ogata Takemi (Main Role)	Ogata Takemi Main Role	0.0
1975	The Violent Money Network Japanese Movie, 1975, (Main Role)	Main Role	1.0
1975	Shikingen Godatsu Japanese Movie, 1975, Maeda (Guest Role)	Maeda Guest Role	6.0
1975	Cops vs. Thugs Japanese Movie, 1975, Hirotani Kenji (Main Role)	Hirotani Kenji Main Role	6.9
1975	Bodo Shimane Keimusho Japanese Movie, 1975, Sawamoto Tamotsu (Main Role)	Sawamoto Tamotsu Main Role	4.0
1974	New Battles Without Honor and Humanity Japanese Movie, 1974, Masaru Seki (Main Role)	Masaru Seki Main Role	6.6
1974	The Rapacious Jailbreaker Japanese Movie, 1974, Ueda (Main Role)	Ueda Main Role	7.0
1974	The Yakuza Papers 5: Final Episode Japanese Movie, 1974, Ichioka Terukichi (Support Role)	Ichioka Terukichi Support Role	7.4
1974	The Yakuza Papers 4: Police Tactics Japanese Movie, 1974, Fujita Shoichi (Support Role)	Fujita Shoichi Support Role	7.4
1973	Yokosuka Navy Prison Japanese Movie, 1973, (Support Role)	Support Role	1.0
1973	The Yakuza Papers: Battles Without Honor and Humanity Japanese Movie, 1973, Sakai Tetsuya (Support Role)	Sakai Tetsuya Support Role	7.6
1972	Bakuchiuchi Gaiden Japanese Movie, 1972, Taki Matsuzo (Support Role)	Taki Matsuzo Support Role	1.0
1971	Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7 Japanese Movie, 1971, (Support Role)	Support Role	2.0
1971	A Modern Yakuza Pt.3 Japanese Movie, 1971, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1969	Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay Japanese Movie, 1969, Kyoshiro Nemuri (Main Role)	Kyoshiro Nemuri Main Role	0.0
1969	Broken Swords Japanese Movie, 1969, Tenzen Tange (Main Role)	Tenzen Tange Main Role	0.0
1969	Nidaime Waka Oyabun Japanese Movie, 1969, Nanjo Takeshi (Main Role)	Nanjo Takeshi Main Role	2.0
1969	Nemuri Kyoshiro 13 Japanese Movie, 1969, Shiro Nemuri (Main Role)	Shiro Nemuri Main Role	2.0
1969	Prison Breaking Japanese Movie, 1969, Furuta Makoto (Main Role)	Furuta Makoto Main Role	0.0
1968	Blackmail Is My Life Japanese Movie, 1968, Muraki (Main Role)	Muraki Main Role	8.0
1968	Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza Japanese Movie, 1968, Aonari Hyokichi (Support Role)	Aonari Hyokichi Support Role	0.0
1968	The Bandits Japanese Movie, 1968, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1968	A Vagabond of Gale Japanese Movie, 1968, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1967	Diaries Of The Kamikaze Japanese Movie, 1967, Sublieutenant Shiratori (Main Role)	Sublieutenant Shiratori Main Role	0.0
1966	Boken Dai Katsugeki: Kogane no Tozoku Japanese Movie, 1966, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1966	Judo vs. Karate Japanese Movie, 1966, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1966	Yakuza Gurentai Japanese Movie, 1966, Jiro Taniguchi (Main Role)	Jiro Taniguchi Main Role	6.0
1966	The Magic Serpent Japanese Movie, 1966, Ikazuchi-Maru / Jiraiya (Main Role)	Ikazuchi-Maru / Jiraiya Main Role	6.8
1965	Brutal Tales of Chivalry 1 Japanese Movie, 1965, Masa (Support Role)	Masa Support Role	7.9
1964	Gamblers and Racketeers Japanese Movie, 1964, Kijima Katsuo (Main Role)	Kijima Katsuo Main Role	0.0
1964	Kancho Japanese Movie, 1964, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1964	The Domain Japanese Movie, 1964, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1964	Gamblers Japanese Movie, 1964, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1963	Sword of Wind and Clouds Japanese Movie, 1963, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1963	The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy Japanese Movie, 1963, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1963	Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman Japanese Movie, 1963, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1963	A Sword of Solitude Japanese Movie, 1963, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1962	The Warrior from Kishu Japanese Movie, 1962, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1962	Keepers of Order Japanese Movie, 1962, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1962	Kisaragi muso ken Japanese Movie, 1962, Itsutsume Kozo (Unknown)	Itsutsume Kozo Unknown	0.0
1962	Tenka no Goikenban Japanese Movie, 1962, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1961	Young Lord, Second Son Japanese Movie, 1961, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1961	Whistling Innocent Japanese Movie, 1961, Iomante Ginji (Support Role)	Iomante Ginji Support Role	2.0
1961	South Sea Wolf Japanese Movie, 1961, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1961	Hanagasa Futari Wakashu Japanese Movie, 1961, Sanjiro (Main Role)	Sanjiro Main Role	0.0
1961	Treasures over the South Sea Japanese Movie, 1961, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
1960	Counterattack at Seventeen Years Pt.３ Japanese Movie, 1960, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2014	Doctor Prosecutor Morohashi - New Life Japanese Drama, 2014, 1 eps Nara Norikazu (Support Role)	1	Nara Norikazu Support Role	0.0
2012	Doctor Prosecutor Morohashi Japanese Drama, 2012, 1 eps Nara Norikazu (Support Role)	1	Nara Norikazu Support Role	6.0
2010	Deka 007 Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Tsuge Hideki (Support Role)	1	Tsuge Hideki Support Role	0.0
2010	Yagyuu Bugeichou Japanese Special, 2010, 3 eps Yamada Ugetsai (Support Role)	3	Yamada Ugetsai Support Role	0.0
2008	The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Yagyu Munenori / Tajimanokami (Main Role)	1	Yagyu Munenori / Tajimanokami Main Role	2.0
2008	Tokugawa Fuunroku Japanese Special, 2008, 3 eps Tokugawa Mitsusada (Support Role)	3	Tokugawa Mitsusada Support Role	4.0
2007	Kenji Kasumi Yuko SP: Goka Kyakusen Satsujin Cruising Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps Ogizuka Kichiro (Guest Role)	1	Ogizuka Kichiro Guest Role	8.0
2007	'Utsu' e no Fukushu: Zetsubo Kara no Fukkatsu Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps Takashima Tadao (Main Role)	1	Takashima Tadao Main Role	6.0
1999	Akouroushi Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps Oishi Yoshio (Main Role)	1	Oishi Yoshio Main Role	0.0
1996	Hotel: 1996 Winter Special Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1996	Hotel: 1996 New Year Special Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1995	Hotel: 1995 Fall Special Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1995	Hotel: 1995 New Year Special Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1994	Hotel: 1994 Spring Special Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1993	Hotel: 1993 Fall Special Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1993	Hotel: 1993 Spring Special Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1992	Hotel: 1992 Fall Special Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1992	Hotel: 1992 Spring Special Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1991	Hotel: 1991 Fall Special Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1991	Hotel: 1991 Spring Special Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1991	Takeda Shingen Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps Imagawa Yoshimoto (Support Role)	1	Imagawa Yoshimoto Support Role	7.0
1990	Hotel Special '90 Aki Japanese Special, 1990, 1 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	1	Todo Katsuo Support Role	0.0
1990	Minamoto no Yoshitsune Japanese Special, 1990, 1 eps Musahibo Benkei (Support Role)	1	Musahibo Benkei Support Role	8.4
1989	Sakamoto Ryoma Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps (Unknown)	1	Unknown	8.0
1981	Akai Inazuma Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps Ooka Tadasuke (Main Role)	1	Ooka Tadasuke Main Role	6.0
1969	Shin Nihon Kenkaku Den 2 Japanese Special, 1969, 3 eps (Unknown)	3	Unknown	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2013	Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game: Defense Force Japanese TV Show, 2013, 1 eps (Guest)	1	Guest	7.9
2008	Shabekuri 007 Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps (Ep. 64) (Guest)	610	(Ep. 64) Guest	8.2
2008	Chuutori Aru no Chuushite! Japanese TV Show, 2008, 50 eps (Guest)	50	Guest	8.0
1994	Guru Guru Ninety Nine Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps [Gochi] (S1E18) (Guest)	1	[Gochi] (S1E18) Guest	0.0
1985	A TV That Gives the Energy of the Genius Takeshi !! Japanese TV Show, 1985, 408 eps (Regular Member)	408	Regular Member	0.0
1976	Tetsuko's Room Japanese TV Show, 1976, 1854 eps 21 August 2015 (Guest)	1854	21 August 2015 Guest	0.0
1951	Kouhaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps [Supporter] (Ep. 16) (Guest)	76	[Supporter] (Ep. 16) Guest	7.6