Yuji Abe
Yuji Abe (阿部 祐二, Abe Yūji, born 14 August 1958)[1] is a Japanese television reporter and actor. He is represented by Tender Pro.
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| Born | 14 August 1958 | 
| Nationality | Japanese | 
| Other names | Yuji Date | 
| Citizenship | Japan | 
| Occupation | 
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| Years active | 1983– | 
| Agent | Tender Pro | 
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | 
| Spouse(s) | Masako Isomura | 
| Children | Momoko Abe (daughter) | 
Biography
    
He was born in Itabashi, Tokyo.[2] He graduated from Yayoi Elementary School, Daiichi Junior High School, Koishikawa High School, and Waseda University Faculty of Political Science and Economics.[1] His height is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in). His wife is professional golfer Masako Abe (maiden name: Isomura). Their eldest daughter Momoko Abe was selected as Miss Universe Japan in 2017 while working as a fashion model and tarento (celebrity).[3] He currently lives in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.
He started his career as an actor in 1983 in the television drama Fukei-san wa Majo (Tokyo Broadcasting System) under the stage name Yuji Date (伊達 祐二, Date Yūji), which he used during his early years as an actor.[2] After appearing on the magazine Popeye as a model and acting in television dramas for around a decade, he turned to reporting starting with Big Morning (TBS).
Filmography
    
    Modelling
    
| Title | Publisher | 
|---|---|
| Popeye | Magazine House | 
Films
    
| Year | Title | Role | Distributor | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baajin Road | Classroom teacher | Lead role. Unreleased in theatres. Later on at the late-night frame of TBS. | ||
| Gotoshi Kabushiki Gaisha: Akutoku Hallo Buttsubuse! | Secretary in charge of National Assembly policy | Pal Entertainment's Production | ||
| Gotoshi Kabushiki Gaisha III | Driver | |||
| Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. | Yokosuka's reporter | |||
| Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu | Teacher Ito | |||
| Brooklyn Bridge o watatte | Saki Onodera's father | |||
| Bitter Coffee Life | ||||
| Neon Chō: Dai Ni-maku | ||||
| Yagyuu Jūbee Yonaoshi Tabi | Narration | |||
| 1992 | A mine field. | Chachai | ||
| 2009 | Gokusen: The Movie | Reporter | ||
| 2012 | Ace Attorney | Shingo Otoro | ||
| 2021 | I'll Be Your Ears | [4] | ||
TV dramas
    
| Date | Title | Role | Network | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Fukei-san wa Majo | Keiji Sakashita | TBS | |
| 24 Nov 1983 | Mokuyō Golden Drama Hiren | Tsutomu | YTV | |
| 1984 | Furyō Shōjo to Yobarete | Keitaro Tanba | TBS | |
| 1985 | Thirteen Boy | |||
| 1985–87 | Tokusō Saizensen | Inspector Toshio Sugi | EX | |
| 16 Aug 1987 | Abunai Deka | NTV | Episode 45 "Kinshin" | |
| 9 Dec 1987 | Bay City Deka | Nagai | EX | Episode 10 "Shōnan Dai Sōsa-sen! Kiken na Onna" | 
| 28 Oct 1988 | Motto Abunai Deka | NTV | Episode 4 "Kisaku" | |
| 1988 | New Town Kari Bunsho | Police investigator Hiroshi Nomoto | EX | |
| 12 Nov 1989 | Gorilla Keishichō Sōsa Dai 8 Han | Episode 28 "Aru Shōjo no Giwaku" | ||
| 8 Dec 1989 | Katte ni shiyagare Hay! Brother | Yokota | NTV | Episode 9 | 
| 12 Dec 1989 | Nerawa rete | |||
| 9 Jan 1990 | Kayō Super Wide Hakodate no Onna | EX | ||
| 18 May 1990 | Keiji Kizoku | Shigaki | NTV | Episode 4 "Sono Toki, Yajū ni Kiba o Muita" | 
| Jul–Sep 1990 | Geinō Shakai | TBS | ||
| 27 Oct 1990 | Kamikōchi ni Kieta Onna | EX | ||
| 2 Nov 1990 | Ōedo Sōsamō: Jun Hashizume Han | TV Tokyo | Phase 1 Episode 4 "Yamaotoko ni Daka reta Onna" | |
| 15 May 1991 | Hagure Keiji Junjōha | Mitsuo Kubo | EX | 4th Series Episode 7 "Tōrima!? Nerawa reta Akai Kōto no Onna" | 
| 26 Oct 1991 | Hakkōdasan Satsujin Boshoku | Goro Hiraoka | ||
| 14 Nov 1991 | Yonimo Kimyōna Monogatari | CX | "Mujin Kantai" | |
| 12 May 1992 | Oretachi Rookie Cop | TBS | Episode 5 "Dai Dassen" | |
| 1992–93 | Special Rescue Exceedraft | Iwao Daimon | EX | |
| 5 Jun 1992 | Keiji Kizoku 3 | NTV | Episode 6 "Yogoreta Kao no Tenshi" | |
| 11 Aug 1992 | Bengoshi Kenosuke Asahita 4: Kōkogaku Kyōshitsu no Satsujin | |||
| 21 Feb 1994 | TBS Drama Special Genkotsu Oshō wa Mei Tantei | Tajima | TBS | |
| 25 Jun 1994 | Notohantō Onna-tachi no Satsujin Fūkei | Keiji Aoki | EX | |
| 30 Jun 2009 | MW: Dai 0-shō: Akuma no Game | Mysterious man | NTV | |
| 3 Oct 2009 | Hidarime Tantei Eye | Reporter | Single Special | |
| 13 Mar 2010 | Final Episode | |||
| 16 Mar 2010 | Seicho Matsumoto Drama Special Kiri no Hata | TV reporter | ||
| 1 Jan 2015 | Time Scoop Hunter Special: Oshōgatsu Panic! Kaireki Ōsōdō | Himself | NHK G | |
| 9 Jan 2016 | Special Drama Keiji Ballerino | TV reporter | NTV | |
| 11 Mar 2016 | Tensai Bakabon | Himself | 
Informational programmes
    
| Title | Network | Notes | 
|---|---|---|
| Big Morning | TBS | Reporter | 
| Fresh! | ||
| Look Look Konnichiwa | ||
| Let's! | ||
| The! Jōhō Tsū | ||
| Sukkiri!! | ||
| The Tsuiseki Scoop Gekijō | ||
| Wide na Show | CX | Wide na information | 
Variety
    
| Title | Network | Notes | 
|---|---|---|
| Monday Late Show | NTV | Reporter | 
Anime
    
| Date | Title | Role | Network | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Himitsu no Akko-chan | Himself | NTV | Short film version | 
Advertisements
    
| Year | Product | 
|---|---|
| 2009 | Tsutaya Discas | 
| 2010 | Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Toilet Sono Ato ni" | 
| 2016 | Mister Donut | 
Japanese dub
    
| Year | Title | Role | Voice dub for | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Angels & Demons | American reporter | Steve Kehela | |
Music videos
    
| Artist | Song | Notes | 
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Metal Factory | "Jupiter" | Also appeared in the jacket photograph of "Kava-meta Now" and "Kava-meta Then" of the same song | 
| ET King | "mother" | 
Direct-to-video
    
| Year | Title | 
|---|---|
| 2013 | Cosplay Tantei | 
Radio
    
| Title | Network | 
|---|---|
| Tokyo Remix Zoku | J-Wave | 
Bibliography
    
| Date | Title | Publisher | ISBN | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2012 | "Kyōsai-ka" ga Seikō suru 22 no Hōsoku | Kodansha | ISBN 978-4062174121 | 
References
    
- TV Tarento Jinmei Jiten (Dai 6-ban) (in Japanese). Nippon External Associates. Jun 2004. p. 48. ISBN 978-4-8169-1852-0.
 - "週刊テレビ番組". Shūkan TV Bangumi (in Japanese). No. 9 Mar 1984. Tokyo Post. p. 26.
 - "ミスユニバース日本代表に阿部祐二レポーター娘「信じられない」と父興奮". Daily Sports online (in Japanese). 4 Jul 2017. Retrieved 7 Jul 2017.
 - "『僕が君の耳になる』作品情報". Cinema Cafe. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
 
External links
    
- Yuji Abe official blog (in Japanese)
 
