Nakamura Utaemon I
Japanese actor
About Nakamura Utaemon I
Lived 1714 – 1791 (aged 76–77). Nakamura Utaemon I was a Japanese kabuki actor.
was a Japanese kabuki performer. He was the progenitor of a family of kabuki actors from the Keihanshin region. He was the son of a provincial doctor. As a youth, he decided to join a troupe of actors; and this was the beginning of a long career.
Nakamura Utaemon was a stage name with significant cultural and historical connotations.
Life and career
In 1782, Utaemon presented the name Utaemon II to a favored apprentice; but the name was later retrieved (or abandoned) in 1790. Then the name was bestowed on his son, who kept it. Utaemon III was the natural son of Nakamura Utaemon I.
Lineage of Utaemon stage names Nakamura Utaemon I (1714–1791)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Nakamura Utaemon I's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Nakamura Utaemon I?
Japanese actor
When was Nakamura Utaemon I born?
Nakamura Utaemon I was born in 1714 in Kanazawa.
When did Nakamura Utaemon I die?
Nakamura Utaemon I died in 1791.
What was Nakamura Utaemon I's occupation?
Nakamura Utaemon I was a kabuki actor.
What nationality was Nakamura Utaemon I?
Nakamura Utaemon I was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Nakamura Utaemon I
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nakamura Utaemon I. https://biography.guide/nakamura-utaemon-i/
MLA: "Nakamura Utaemon I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nakamura-utaemon-i/.
Chicago: "Nakamura Utaemon I." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nakamura-utaemon-i/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:21 UTC