Shinnosuke Ikehata

Biography

Shinnosuke Ikehata, known professionally as Peter, is a Japanese singer, dancer, and actor born on August 8, 1952, in Sakai, Osaka, Japan. He rose to fame with roles in Akira Kurosawa's "Ran" and Toshio Matsumoto's "Funeral Parade of Roses." A versatile performer known for his androgynous appearance, Peter has played transgender and female characters throughout his career, earning him a reputation as one of Japan's most famous gay entertainers.