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.
Filmography
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Movies 1
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1939-08-13
Deathday
1999-04-19 (59 years old)
Birth Place
Kobe, Japan
Citizenships
Empire of Japan, Japan
Awards
Golden Arrow Award
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