Quick Facts
Born:
1944-05-22
Birthplace:
Tokyo, Japan
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Kichiemon Nakamura II
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Biography
Nakamura Kichiemon II (born May 22, 1944 ) is a Japanese actor, kabuki performer and costume designer.
Nakamura Kichiemon is a formal kabuki stage name. The actor's grandfather first appeared using the name in 1897; and Nakamura Kichiemon I continued to use this name until his death. Kichiemon I was the maternal grandfather of Kichiemon II.
In the conservative Kabuki world, stage names are passed from father to son in formal system which converts the kabuki stage name into a mark of accomplishment.In choosing to be known by the same stage name as his grandfather, the living kabuki performer honors his family relationships and tradition.
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Nakamura Kichiemon is a formal kabuki stage name. The actor's grandfather first appeared using the name in 1897; and Nakamura Kichiemon I continued to use this name until his death. Kichiemon I was the maternal grandfather of Kichiemon II.
In the conservative Kabuki world, stage names are passed from father to son in formal system which converts the kabuki stage name into a mark of accomplishment.In choosing to be known by the same stage name as his grandfather, the living kabuki performer honors his family relationships and tradition.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Nakamura Kichiemon II, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known For
Kuroneko
Gintoki
Double Suicide
Jihei
Chûshingura
Self
Rikyu
Lord Ieyasu
Snow on The Blades
Naosuke Ii
The River Fuefuki
Yasuzo - 2nd Son
Onihei Hankachō
Heizou Hasegawa
Love and Faith
Ukon Takayama
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Snow on The Blades MOVIE | Naosuke Ii |
| 2011 | Onihei Crime Files: A Bandit Wedding MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm MOVIE | Hasegawa Heizô, aka Onihei |
| 2010 | Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi MOVIE | Hasegawa Heizô, aka Onihei |
| 2009 | Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki MOVIE | Hasegawa Heizô, aka Onihei |
| 2008 | Onihei Crime Files: The Inside Woman MOVIE | Hasegawa Heizô, aka Onihei |
| 2007 | Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow MOVIE | Hasegawa Heizô, aka Onihei |
| 2006 | Sceneries Engraved in our Hearts TV | MC |