Ichikawa Danjūrō V, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Japanese actor
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Place of Birth: Edo, Japan
About Ichikawa Danjūrō V
- Ichikawa Danjuro V (??? ?? ???, Godaime Ichikawa Danjuro, August 1741 – 29 October 1806) also known as Ichikawa Ebizo (?? ???), was one of the most famous and popular Japanese Kabuki actors of all time.
- Throughout his career, Danjuro would hold some of the highest ranks in the hyobanki, an annual Edo publications which evaluated actors and performances.
- At one point in 1782, he was even granted the rank of toji-muri-hiiki (??????, "the favorite unequaled in those days"). He is depicted in countless ukiyo-e actor prints (yakusha-e), and unlike many actors who focus on one type of role, Danjuro excelled at many types of roles, playing heroes, villains, samurai, peasants, and beautiful women with equal skill.
- One of his most famous roles is that of the hero in Shibaraku, a scene contained within full plays.
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