Ryuichiro Kato

Haranomoto Kotobuki

  • Name: Haranomoto Kotobuki
  • Native name: 花ノ本寿
  • Also Known as: Katou Ryuuichirou, はなのもと ことぶき, かとう りゅういちろう, 加藤龍一郎
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 23, 1939
  • Died: November 4, 2023
Hananomoto Kotobuki I, born Kato Ryuichiro (加藤龍一郎), was a Japanese actor and traditional dancer, serving as the 15th generation head of the Hananomoto school. He was born in Mizi, Hiroshima, Japan. His father, Hananomoto Aoi, was the 14th generation head of the school. His wife, Hananomoto Ichiko, was the first generation head of the school, and their eldest son, Hananomoto Kotobuki II, succeeded him as the 16th generation head.

Hananomoto Kotobuki I made his acting debut in the film "Shichinin Wakashu Tanjo" (1958) after being invited by Shochiku's president, Otani Takejiro. He retired from acting after his role in "Mujo" in 1970 to concentrate on his dance career.

He passed away from hemorrhagic shock on November 4, 2023, at the age of 84, at a hospital in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1971
Mayuko Hitori
Mayuko Hitori
Japanese Drama, 1971, 310 eps
(Unknown)
310
Unknown
0.0
1964
Ako Roshi
Ako Roshi
Japanese Drama, 1964, 52 eps
Hazama Shinroku (Support Role)
52
Hazama Shinroku
Support Role
5.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1967
The Highway of Love
The Highway of Love
Japanese Movie, 1967,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1966
Winged Romance
Winged Romance
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Taro-kun (Support Role)
Taro-kun
Support Role
6.0
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Ryuichiro Kato
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  • First Name: Ryuichiro
  • Family Name: Kato
  • Native name: 花ノ本寿
  • Also Known as: Katou Ryuuichirou, はなのもと ことぶき, かとう りゅういちろう, 加藤龍一郎
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 23, 1939
  • Died: November 4, 2023

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