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Matsumoto Kōshirō IX

Name in Native Language: "松本幸四郎" (Japanese/JA)
Actor / Singer-songwriter | * 08/19/1942 (81) | Tokyo (Japan)
Matsumoto Hakuō II (ニ代目 松本 白鸚, Nidaime Matsumoto Hakuō, born August 19, 1942) is a Japanese kabuki actor, one of the most popular tachiyaku (specialist in male roles) currently performing. Like many members of the kabuki community, he can trace his lineage back several generations, many members of his family being kabuki actors as well. His father and grandfather were the eighth and seventh, respectively, to hold the name of Matsumoto Kōshirō, and he traces his lineage back to his great-great-grandfather Nakamura Karoku I, if not further. Kōshirō's brother, Nakamura Kichiemon II, son Matsumoto Koshirō X and grandson Ichikawa Somegorō VIII are active in the kabuki theater as well, and his daughter, Takako Matsu is an experienced film actress. In addition, Kōshirō has a number of disciples, including Matsumoto Kingo III, Matsumoto Kōemon I, and Ichikawa Komazō XI. ()

Awards & Nominations for Matsumoto Kōshirō IX

Kikuchi Kan Prize Medal With Purple Ribbon Person of Cultural Merit Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year Kikuta Kazuo Engeki Shō

Citizenship: Japan
Born: Wednesday, 08/19 1942 (August) in Tokyo (Japan) (current age: 81 years + 223 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: Japanese (JA)
Educated at: Waseda University, Gyosei Junior and Senior High School
Record Label: EMI Music Japan
Spouses (current/former): Fujima Noriko
Children: Kio Matsumoto, Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Takako Matsu
Other names for Matsumoto Kōshirō IX (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"まつもと はくおう" (Kana/Japanese)
"まつもと はくおう にだいめ" (Kana/Japanese)
"まつもと こうしろう きゅうだいめ" (Kana/Japanese)
"Matsumoto Hakuō II"
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:334781, Added: 08/14/2018, Last updated: 03/26/2024