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Hayashiya Hikoroku
Acting
16 May 1895
† 29 Jan 1982
Biography
Hayashiya Hikoroku (林家 彦六), the former Hayashiya Shōzō VIII (八代目 林家 正蔵 Hachidaime Hayashiya Shōzō), was a Japanese rakugoka. His real name was Tadashi Okamoto. He played the original Hayashiya Shōzō in the film 100 Monsters. He was succeeded by Hayashiya Shōzō IX.
Also Known As
Hayashiya Shōzō VIII, Hayashiya Shôzô VIII, 八代目 林家 正蔵, 林家 正蔵, 林家 彦六
