Sakata Tōjūrō I
Sakata Tōjūrō I 初代坂田藤十郎 | |
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| Born | 1647 Kyoto, Japan |
| Died | 1 November 1709 (aged 61–62) Kyoto, Japan |
| Other names | Sakata Izaemon, Yamashiroya |
| Occupation(s) | kabuki actor and zamoto (theatre manager) |
| Years active | 1676-1708 |
| Children | Sakata Tōkūrō (eldest son) Sakata Hyōshichirō (youngest son) |
| Father | Sakata Ichiemon |
| Relatives | Sakata Ichinojō (brother) Sakata Hyōshirō (nephew) |
Sakata Tōjūrō I (初代坂田藤十郎, shodai Sakata Tōjūrō) (1647 – 1 November 1709) was an early kabuki actor of the Genroku period in Japan. He was a pioneer of the wagoto style, and of Kamigata kabuki more generally. His influence persists in the lineage of actors who have taken up his artistic mantle.