Jiro Sakagami

Biography

Jirō Sakagami was a renowned Japanese comedian, actor, and singer who made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his comedic duo Konto No. 55. He gained national fame starring in popular television shows and appeared in films such as Nagisa Ōshima's "Taboo." After suffering a cerebral infarction in 2003, Sakagami made a successful return to acting in 2004 before passing away due to another stroke in 2011.