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My Take
Born into a kabuki family, educated at Keio, and not content to only act, he directs too. Even under his earlier stage name, his stage simply ran hotter. Flying wires, lightning costume changes, all of it driven by a hunger to astonish the room. People assume tradition means sitting still and being reverent. His theatre felt like a fairground.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ichikawa Ennosuke IV
- Name (Japanese)
- 四代目 市川猿之助
- Born
- November 26, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- actor / kabuki actor
2. Background
- University
- Keio University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ichikawa Ennosuke IV born?
Born November 26, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Ichikawa Ennosuke IV from?
Ichikawa Ennosuke IV is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Ichikawa Ennosuke IV do?
Ichikawa Ennosuke IV works as actor, kabuki actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-07-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.