Toppa Utsumi
Biography
Toppa Utsumi was a renowned Japanese comedian and actor born in 1915 as Woodrow Toppa. He began his career as a clown under the tutelage of Takeji Matsumoto, then joined the Minyo Taiko troupe. Known for his energetic performances, Utsumi became one of Japan's most beloved comedians, starring in over 40 films and creating memorable characters like Bikko in "Midori harukani" (1955).