Ichimura Uzaemon (17th generation)

Japanese: 市村羽左衛門(17世) - いちむらうざえもん[じゅうななせい]

Born: July 11, 1916, Tokyo
[Died] July 8, 2001. Tokyo Kabuki actor. Stage name Tachibanaya. Son of the 6th Bando Hikosaburo. Real name Bando Mamoru. Succeeded from the 7th Bando Hikosaburo in 1955. With a solid style of performance and a thorough knowledge of historical facts, he was a leading figure in the Onoe Kikugoro Theater Company. In 1990, he was recognized as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property, and in 1991, he became a member of the Japan Art Academy.

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[生]1916.7.11. 東京
[没]2001.7.8. 東京
歌舞伎俳優。屋号橘屋。6世坂東彦三郎の子。本名坂東衛 (まもる) 。 1955年7世彦三郎から襲名。堅実な芸風で，故実にも詳しく，尾上菊五郎劇団の重鎮。 90年重要無形文化財保持者に認定，91年に日本芸術院会員となった。

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