Actor info
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Name :
Shijaku Katsura
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Born :
August 13, 1939 in Kobe, Japan (59 years at death)
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Died :
April 19, 1999
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
1 films (1988–1988)
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Biography
Katsura Shijaku II (2代目 桂 枝雀, Nidaime Katsura Shijaku, August 13, 1939 – April 19, 1999) was a Japanese rakugo performer of the late 20th century, who often performed in English. He was born Tōru Maeda (前田 達, Maeda Tōru) in Kobe, the son of a brick-maker. In 1960 he entered the tutelage of the rakugo performer Katsura Beichō III (桂米朝), and upon completion of his study, was given the stage name Katsura Koyone X (桂小米). He changed his stage name to Shijaku Katsura (Shijaku Katsura II) in 1974.
Notable films
- Dogra Magra (1988) as Dr. Masaki
