
Hisaya Morishige (森繁久彌, Morishige Hisaya, May 4, 1913 – November 10, 2009) was a Japanese actor and comedian. Born in Hirakata, Osaka, he graduated from Kitano Middle School (now Kitano High School), and attended Waseda University. He began his career as a stage actor, then became an announcer for NHK, working in Manchukuo. He became famous in films first for comedy roles, appearing in series such as the "Company President" (Shacho) and "Station Front" (Ekimae) series, produced by Toho. He appeared in nearly 250 films, both contemporary and jidaigeki. He was also famous on stage playing Tevye in the Japanese version of Fiddler on the Roof. He also appeared in television series and specials, and was the first guest on the television talk show Tetsuko's Room in 1975. He was long-time head of the Japan Actors Union. Among many honors, Morishige received the Order of Culture from the Emperor of Japan in 1991.

Princess Mononoke
MOVIE • 1997

Genroku Taiheiki
TV • 1975

Travels of Lord Mito
MOVIE • 1969

Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves
MOVIE • 2001

The Maid Story
MOVIE • 1963

Chûshingura
MOVIE • 1962

Sequel- Three Generations of Company Presidents
MOVIE • 1959

Kawachi fudoki zoku oiro ke seppō
MOVIE • 1961

47 Ronin
MOVIE • 1994

Sekigahara
TV • 1981

The Imperial Navy
MOVIE • 1981

The End of Summer
MOVIE • 1961

Byakkotai
TV • 1986

The Tale of the White Serpent
MOVIE • 1958

Port Arthur
MOVIE • 1980

A Comedy in Front of the Station: University
MOVIE • 1965

His Highness Surabaya
MOVIE • 1955

Goryokaku
MOVIE • 1988