Sanma Akashiya
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| Sanma Akashiya | |
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| Born | July 1, 1955 Kushimoto, Wakayama, Japan |
| Medium | Owarai Television |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Years active | 1974–Present |
| Genres | Owarai |
Sanma Akashiya (明石家 さんま Akashiya Sanma, born July 1, 1955 in Kushimoto, Wakayama, Japan) is a Japanese TV comedian[1] and actor simply known as Sanma. His real name is Takafumi Sugimoto (杉本 高文 Sugimoto Takafumi).[citation needed] His talent agency is Yoshimoto Corporation.
Together with Beat Takeshi and Tamori, Sanma is said to be one of the "Big Three" tarento of Japan.[by whom?] Sanma's nickname is Owarai Kaiju (お笑い怪獣 Comedy Monster). He is known for his ability to endlessly carry a conversation. His protruding front teeth are often ridiculed even by himself.
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[edit] Personal life
Akashiya was once married to actress Shinobu Ōtake. Their daughter, Imalu, is an actress, model, and singer.[citation needed]
[edit] TV programs
- Koi no Karasawagi (Much Ado About Love) (Nippon TV)
- Odoru Sanma Goten (Nippon TV)
- Sanma-no Super Karakuri TV (TBS)
- Sanma no Manma (Kansai TV)
- Tūkai! Akashiya TV (Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. (MBS TV))
- Honmadekka!? TV (Fuji TV)
- Appare! Sanma Daikyōju (Fuji TV)
- Hatachi no Koibito (TBS)
[edit] Radio
- Young Town Doyōbi (MBS Radio, with Ai Takahashi and Sayumi Michishige)
[edit] References
- ^ "Sakana-kun in Tohoku; Sanma x Okamura; CM of the week: Sukiya". Japan Times. 18 September 2011. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fd20110918cs.html. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
