Kikugoro Onoe V

Known for Acting

Kikugoro Onoe V's portrait

Details

Birthday: June 04, 1844

Deathday: February 18, 1903

Place of birth: Edo, Japan

Biography

Kikugoro Onoe V (4 June 1844 - 18 February 1903) was a Kabuki actor during the Meiji period. Unlike most Kabuki actors, Kikugoro specialized in playing both tachiyaku (male heroes) and onnagata (women) and was best known for his role in plays by Kawatake Mokuami.

Actor