Onoe Shoroku II (二代目尾上松緑, ''Nidaime Onoe Shoroku'', March 28, 1913 – June 25, 1989) is the

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who specialized in male roles.

Biography

During his life he was designated a Living National Treasure of Japan and one of the country's four official leading actors.

Filmography

Film

*''Banana'' (1960)

Television

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Honors

* 1972 – Living National Treasure * 1984 –

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* 1987 –

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References

*Dunning, Jennifer (July 15, 1985)
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