Quantcast
Kumehachi Ichikawa

Ichikawa Kumehachi

  • Name: Ichikawa Kumehachi
  • Native name: 市川 九女八
  • Also Known as: いちかわ くめはち
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Died: July 24, 1913
Born in November 28, 1846
In 1858, she became the first woman actor in the kabuki theatre since the ban on female actors in 1629, and thus the acting profession was reintroduced for women in Japan. She was followed as a pioneer actress by Kawakami Sadayakko (1872–1946), who in 1903 became the first Japanese actress within modern Western drama. Edit Biography
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1910
Kanadehon Chushingura
Kanadehon Chushingura
Japanese Movie, 1910,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1909
Kuzunoha Kobunre
Kuzunoha Kobunre
Japanese Movie, 1909,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1909
Ataka
Ataka
Japanese Movie, 1909,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
Trending Articles
China tells C-dramas to end idolization of looks and apply Xi Jinping Thought on Culture
News - Apr 3, 2026

China urges TV dramas to reject idolization of appearance, focus on acting and story quality, and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture

Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon to welcome second child
News - Apr 15, 2026

Actress Park Shin Hye is expecting her second child

Kim You Jung and 'Dear X' left out of Baeksang nominations
News - Apr 14, 2026

Kim You Jung and her drama 'Dear X' did not make it to the Baeksang nominations

Chinese netizens decode what went wrong with 'Princess Agents' sequel 'Rebirth'
Articles - Apr 13, 2026

Breakdown of the criticism surrounding 'Princess Agents' sequel 'Rebirth', and how Chinese netizens compare it unfavorably to the original drama

Cha Eun Woo states he has 'paid all relevant taxes' in new Insta post
News - Apr 8, 2026

Cha Eun Woo has once again spoken out on his tax evasion controversy

Lee Min Ho: 13-Year Reign as K-Drama King
News - Apr 11, 2026

Lee Min Ho has dominated popularity rankings for 13 consecutive years, proving his unbreakable star power in the K-drama world.

Zhang Ling He hits 20+ brand endorsements, upcoming Chinese dramas gain reservations
News - Apr 10, 2026

'Pursuit of Jade' Zhang Ling He continues to rise in popularity and commercial appeal

Park Ji Hoon: Soulful Eyes, Heartfelt Acting
Editorials - Apr 11, 2026

Get to know Park Ji Hoon, one of the most multi-talented young Korean artists out there!

Ichikawa Kumehachi

Kumehachi Ichikawa
0 Followers
0 Hearts

Details

  • First Name: Kumehachi
  • Family Name: Ichikawa
  • Native name: 市川 九女八
  • Also Known as: いちかわ くめはち
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Died: July 24, 1913

Weekly kisskh Support Goal

60%
Help Support kisskh

Top Contributors

2 edits

Popular Lists

Related lists from users