814 results found for: Chuushingura Gaiden: Yotsuya Kaidan
Seki Sanjuro V
Seki Sanjûrô V was a tachiyaku actor, who spent the best years of his career in Tôkyô koshibai, performing in venues like the Asakusaza (which became the Hôraiza when he managed it for a few years in the 1910s), the Engiza, the Azumaza or the Waseda Gekijô. His forte were jitsugotoshi roles in…
Ichikawa Kudanji II
Born in 1863. Disciple of Ichikawa Sadanji I, his first stage name was Ichikawa Enzô I. He took the name of Ichikawa Kudanji II in March 1900 at the Meijiza. He was the adoptive father of Ichikawa Kudanji III. The day of his passing away was not recorded but he most likely died in the second half of…
Asao Kuzaemon IV
Asao Kuzaemon IV was a versatile koshibai actor. He was for example able to play most of the major male or female roles of the famous drama "Terakoya", not only Matsuômaru, Takebe Genzô, Chiyo or Tonami, but although the evil Shundô Genba! He was a mainstay at the Miyatoza, Sakaeza or the Misakiza…
Ichikawa Sumizo VI
Ichikawa Jukai III was an outstanding tachiyaku actor, excelling in nimaime roles. From the end of the Meiji era to the first decade of the Shôwa era, he was an active member of the troupe led by Ichikawa Sadanji II, which was involved in the creations of many Shinkabuki dramas, written by playwrights…
