Masao Akizuki

Biography

Masao Akizuki (March 3, 1896 - March 20, 1968) was a Japanese actor. He debuted under the stage name "Hotta Venus," became popular as a singer of Asakusa Opera and appeared in silent films at Shochiku Kamata Studio. His real name was Kinzo Hotta, and Akizuki was his stage name after the war.

Known For

武蔵と小次郎

as 岩間角兵衛

Six Assassins

Kunisada Chūji

as Genpan Shikiba

Hatsu sugata ushimatsu gōshi

The Complete Story of Jirocho Shimizu, Part 2: Ashura's Revenge

as (as Hotta Venus)

The Oath of a Thousand Kills

as Toki Seikurō (younger brother)

Lovers' Suicide at Kiso