Danjuro Ichikawa

Danjuro Ichikawa

Known For

Acting

Born

November 29, 1838

Died

September 13, 1903 (aged 64)

Birthplace

Edo, Japan

Biography

Danjuro Ichikawa (29 November 1838 - 13 September 1903) was a Kabuki actor during the Meiji period, widely credited with ensuring Kabuki stayed vibrant and strong as Japan struggled with modernization and Westernization.