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Great Gidayu
Japanese actor (1958-2026) · Japan · On the map · Actors · Died at 67
A Japanese comedian who made Biker - the sidekick role in Takeshi Kitano's 1999 road film Kikujiro - stick in memory long after the credits rolled.
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Masayuki Suzuki was born on 26 December 1958 and built a career in Japanese comedy under the stage name Great Gidayū. In 1999 he appeared as Biker in Kikujiro, a performance that became his most recognized screen work. The role placed him in the orbit of Takeshi Kitano's cinema and gave him a foothold in acting beyond the comedy circuit. He continued working until his death on 7 September 2026, at 67.
