MATSUMOTO K�JAKU II (original) (raw)
Stage names:
| Matsumoto K�jaku II |  |
|---|---|
| Nakamura Shijaku II | |
| Nakamura Matashir� | |
Real name: Sat� Mitsuru
Line number: NIDAIME (II)
Birthday: 24 March 1945
Connections:
Masters: Matsumoto Haku� II (Matsumoto K�shir� IX), Nakamura Matagor� II
Career:
March 1972: he graduated from the Actors Training Center of the National Theatre (first graduation) [1].
April 1972: he made his first appearance on stage at the National Theatre, performing the role of a soldier in the drama "Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki".
June 1973: he became disciple of Nakamura Matagor� II and received the name of Nakamura Matashir�,
April/May 1983: He took part in the Kabuki tour in Los Angeles, Caracas, Lima and Mexico City.
April 1981: Matashir� passed the nadai exam.
August 1984: he became nadai and took the name of Nakamura Shijaku II at the T�ky� Takarazuka Gekij�, where he performed in the dance-drama "Yoshiwara Suzume".
September/October 1991: Shijaku took part in the U.K. Kabuki tour.
21 February 2009: his master Nakamura Matagor� II died.
June 2011: he joined the Matsumoto clan and took the name of Matsumoto K�jaku II at the Shinbashi Enbuj�, performing in "Yoritomo no Shi".
Comments:
Matsumoto K�jaku II is a talented supporting onnagata actor of the K�raiya guild.
[1] The actors Nakamura Kannoj� III and Nakamura Kichisabur� also graduated at the same time.
The mon of Matsumoto K�jaku II
The Matsumoto K�jaku line of actors