Miyakoya Utaroku VIII
- Name: Miyakoya Utaroku VIII
- Native name: 都家歌六 (8代目)
- Also Known as: Hachidaime Miyakoya Utaroku, みやこや うたろく, 八代目都家歌六, 真野良夫
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: July 25, 1930
- Died: March 31, 2018
Initially training under Katsura Mikisuke III, Utaroku reached the rank of "Futatsume" (second-level performer) before transitioning to the tutelage of Sanyutei Enyu IV. In 1969, he was promoted to "Shinuchi" (full-fledged performer) and adopted the stage name Miyakoya Utaroku VIII. Around this time, he began incorporating musical saw performances into his act, later making it his primary focus by 1982.
Utaroku retired from performing around 2011 due to age, resigned from the Rakugo Arts Association in September 2015, and passed away on March 31, 2018.
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Taiyo ni Hoero
Japanese Drama, 1972, 718 eps
(Ep. 4, 45, 57, 123)
(Guest Role)
|
4.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Kinkanshoku
Japanese Movie, 1975,
[Budget Committee member]
(Bit part)
|
0.0
|
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