Kikunojo Segawa

Biography

Kikunojo Segawa, also known as Gengo Ootaka, was a renowned Japanese actor born in 1907. He rose to fame in the 1930s, initially performing in small roles and later earning the title of "Sixth Generation Segawa Kikunojo." Segawa's notable performances include those in "The 47 Ronin" (1941), "新門辰五郎" (1976), and various dramas such as "飢餓海峡" (1968), "仇討ち" (1968), and "新・平家物語" (1972).