About

Known credits:
2
Birthday:
1939-08-13
Place of birth:
Kobe, Japan
Website:
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Shijaku Katsura

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting

1996 Futarikko Actor 69
Fair
1988 Dogra Magra Actor Dr. Masaki 59
Average