Masao Akizuki

Acting

Born March 3, 1896 — Died March 20, 1968

From Tokyo, Japan

Also known as 秋月正夫, Hotta Venus, 堀田金星

Biography

Masao Akizuki (March 3, 1896 - March 20, 1968) was a Japanese actor. He debuted under the stage name "Hotta Venus," became popular as a singer of Asakusa Opera and appeared in silent films at Shochiku Kamata Studio. His real name was Kinzo Hotta, and Akizuki was his stage name after the war.