Kogan Ashiya

Biography

Kogan Ashiya was a Japanese comedian and actor born in 1933 in Kyoto City, known for his roles in "Fukeba tobuyona otokodaga" (1968). He began his career as a commercial illustrator before forming the comedy duo "若松ただし・きよし" with fellow comedian Fujiwara Makoto. Ashiya joined the troupe "芦乃家雁玉" and later became part of the duo "芦屋雁之助・小雁", and also co-founded the theatrical company "笑いの王国".