Arishima Ichirô
Overview
有島一郎
1 Mar 1916
Ôshima Tadao
大島忠雄
Nagoya, Aiichi, Japan
20 Jul 1987 (71)
Heart Failure
Apprenticed under comedic actor Tamura Kunio in 1933
Toured with various comedy troupes during WWII before shooting to fame with a breakout performance on NHK Radio's Sunday entertainment program.
Debuted in film in 1947 and joined Toho in 1955.
Starred in several long running comedy series including Company President, Crazy Cats, and Young Guy.
Became a free agent after his Toho contract expired in 1972.
Continued appearing in television and theater until declining health forced him to withdraw.
Selected Works
