Hideo Kanze
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was a Japanese
actor and director, who specialized in the Noh
form of musical drama.
He was the second son of Tetsunojo Kanze VII, a descendent of Kan'ami
and Zeami Motokiyo
, who founded the Noh movement in the 14th century. Trained alongside his brothers by his father and grandfather, Kanze made his Noh stage debut at the age of three. After World War II
ended, Kanze attended the Tokyo Music School
, although he dropped out before completing his studies. With his family running one of Japan's five main Noh schools, Kanze controversially was adopted by another school, the Kita group for 11 years.
His activities caused an uproar in the Noh community, and he quit the movement, acting in conventional drama and films.
With the help of his older brother, Hisao Kanze, also an actor, Hideo resumed his career in Noh in 1979.
On May 2, 2007, Kanze was involved in a serious car accident when his car crashed into the median strip on the Chūō Expressway
in Tokyo
. An elderly female passenger, believed to be a work colleague, suffered serious head injuries and died in hospital.
Kanze died just over a month after the accident from intestinal cancer
, aged 79.
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actor and director, who specialized in the Noh
Noh
, or - derived from the Sino-Japanese word for "skill" or "talent" - is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century. Many characters are masked, with men playing male and female roles. Traditionally, a Noh "performance day" lasts all day and...
form of musical drama.
He was the second son of Tetsunojo Kanze VII, a descendent of Kan'ami
Kanami
Kan'ami Kiyotsugu , was a Japanese Noh actor, author, and musician during the Muromachi period. Born Yūzaki Kiyotsugu in Iga Province, Kan'ami also went by the names 'Miyomaru' and 'Kanza Kiyotsugu' ....
and Zeami Motokiyo
Zeami Motokiyo
Zeami Motokiyo , also called Kanze Motokiyo , was a Japanese aesthetician, actor and playwright.-Acting:...
, who founded the Noh movement in the 14th century. Trained alongside his brothers by his father and grandfather, Kanze made his Noh stage debut at the age of three. After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
ended, Kanze attended the Tokyo Music School
Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music
or is one of the oldest and most prestigious art schools in Japan. Located in Ueno Park, it also has facilities in Toride, Ibaraki, Yokohama, Kanagawa, and Kitasenju, Adachi, Tokyo...
, although he dropped out before completing his studies. With his family running one of Japan's five main Noh schools, Kanze controversially was adopted by another school, the Kita group for 11 years.
His activities caused an uproar in the Noh community, and he quit the movement, acting in conventional drama and films.
With the help of his older brother, Hisao Kanze, also an actor, Hideo resumed his career in Noh in 1979.
On May 2, 2007, Kanze was involved in a serious car accident when his car crashed into the median strip on the Chūō Expressway
Chuo Expressway
The is a national expressway in Japan. It is owned and operated by Central Nippon Expressway Company.-Naming:Officially the expressway is designated as the Chūō Expressway Nishinomiya Route , the Chūō Expressway Nagano Route , and the Chūō Expressway Fujiyoshida Route The (lit. Central...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. An elderly female passenger, believed to be a work colleague, suffered serious head injuries and died in hospital.
Kanze died just over a month after the accident from intestinal cancer
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer caused by uncontrolled cell growth , in the colon, rectum, or vermiform appendix. Colorectal cancer is clinically distinct from anal cancer, which affects the anus....
, aged 79.