Matsumoto Hakuo II
- Name: Matsumoto Hakuo II
- Native name: 藤間昭曉
- Given name: Fujima Teruaki
- Also Known as: 二代目松本白鸚, Matsumoto Koshiro IX, 九代目松本幸四郎, Ichikawa Somegoro VI, 六代目市川染五郎, Matsumoto Kintaro II, 二代目松本金太郎
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: August 19, 1942
- Age: 83
A graduate of Waseda University and a versatile actor, Matsumoto Koshiro IX has performed extensively in Kabuki and Western stage plays. He made his stage debut in 1945, at the age of three, under the name Matsumoto Kintaro II, and took the name Ichikawa Somegoro VI four years later. He succeeded his father to the name Matsumoto Koshiro in 1981.
On the Kabuki stage, he played the role of Benkei in "Kanjincho" which was played as part of the naming ceremony of his father Matsumoto Koshiro VIII. Among many of Kabuki acts, he has played as Kochiyama Soshun in "Kochiyama", Kumagai Jiro Naozane in "Kumagai Jinya", and Matsuomaru in "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami".
In 1970, Matsumoto Koshiro IX appeared in the lead role of "Man of La Mancha" on Broadway, New York. His portrayal of "Man of La Mancha" was hugely successful and performed for the 1,100th time in 2008, setting the national record for the most performances by the same actor starring one work. He has also appeared as the King of Siam in "The King and I" in the West End in London. His other stage roles include Motl in "Fiddler on the Roof", the title role in "Sweeney Todd", Salieri in "Amadeus", Kitagawa Utamaro in the musical "Utamaro", and Zeami Motokiyo in Musical "Zeami".
On-screen, Matsumoto Koshiro IX is best known for his role as Kenji Amo in the 1984 NHK Taiga drama "Sanga Moyu". He has starred with his daughter Matsu Takako on multiple occasions - Hana no Ran (1994), April Story (1998), and HERO (2007). He was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2005, and Person of Cultural Merit in 2012 by the Japanese government.
In January 2018, Matsumoto Koshiro IX bestowed his title to his son Ichikawa Somegoro VII, upon taking the title Matsumoto Hakuo II which his father Matsumoto Koshiro VIII took after his retirement.
Note about the name: Matsumoto Koshiro is the stage name of a line of kabuki actors in Japan. Most of these were blood relatives, though some were adopted into the family. (Source: Wikipedia) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Sanadamaru
Japanese Drama, 2016, 50 eps
Sukezaemon Luzon
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Knife no Yukue
Japanese Drama, 2014, 2 eps
Nemoto Takuji
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Tensai Yanagisawa Kyoju no Seikatsu
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Yanagisawa Yoshinori
(Main Role)
|
8.5
|
Beauty Seven
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Okano Masamune
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Ashita wo Dakishimete
Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps
Aizawa Ryosuke
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Mona Lisa no Hohoemi
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Tsunashima Kiichiro
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Osama no Restaurant
Japanese Drama, 1995, 11 eps
Takeshi Sengoku
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Hana no Ran
Japanese Drama, 1994, 37 eps
Shuten-doji
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Oyako Daka
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
Katsu Shokichi
(Main Role)
|
9.0
|
Sanga Moyu
Japanese Drama, 1984, 51 eps
Kenji Amo
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Ogon no Hibi
Japanese Drama, 1978, 51 eps
Sukezaemon Luzon
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Hoshina Masayuki
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
13 Assassins
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Makino Yukie
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Hero
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Gamo Kazuomi
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
April Story
Japanese Movie, 1998,
[Uzuki's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Basara: The Princess Goh
Japanese Movie, 1992,
Takayama Ukon
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Rikyu
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Oda Nobunaga
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Final Take
Japanese Movie, 1986,
Shirota [Kida Studio Boss]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Nichiren
Japanese Movie, 1979,
Hojo Tokiyori
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Kumokiri Nizaemon
Japanese Movie, 1978,
Abe Shikubu
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Young Swordsman
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Hayakawa Tenzen
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Chushingura
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Emoshichi
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
The River Fuefuki
Japanese Movie, 1960,
Sozo
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
Wakaki Hi no Nobunaga
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Hirate Jinzaburo
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
The Birth Of Tokyo
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Emperor Meiji
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Takekurabe
Japanese Movie, 1955,
Shoutarou
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Ikiru
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Watanabe Kenji
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Nobunaga no Hitsugi
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Ota Gyuichi
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
Zutto Aitakatta
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Murakawa Yoshizumi
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Furuhata Ninzaburo SP 6
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
The Ambassador
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Kaze no Bon kara
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Igarashi Hajime
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Hanamaru Market Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
[Program Production Staff]
(Unknown)
|
2.0
|
Ryouma ga Yuku
Japanese Special, 1997, 2 eps
Chiba Sadakichi
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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