Bandō Kakitsu I
Bandō Kakitsu I | |
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A print made by Toyohara Kunichika in 1885, depicting Kakitsu in the role of Nagoya Kosanza in Monogusa Tarosaku Tekuda no Utaate | |
| Born | Ichimura Takematsu III 1847 |
| Died | March 18, 1893 (aged 45–46) |
| Other names | Ichimura Kakitsu V, Ichimura Uzaemon XIV, Ichimura Takematsu III |
| Occupation | Kabuki actor |
| Years active | 1847-1893 |
| Children | Ichimura Uzaemon XV (adopted son) |
| Father | Ichimura Takenojō V |
| Relatives | Onoe Kikugorō V (older brother) |
Bandō Kakitsu I (初代 坂東 家橘, Shodai Bandō Kakitsu; 1847 – March 18, 1893) was a Japanese kabuki actor of the Uzaemon acting lineage, also commonly known as Ichimura Uzaemon XIV (十四代目 市村 羽左衛門, Jūyondaime Ichimura Uzaemon). He was an influential actor during the Kaei through Meiji eras of the Japanese imperial calendar. He is best known for his wagotoshi roles.