Hideo Higashikokubaru

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Higashi Sonomanma (そのまんま東 Sonomanma Higashi?), born September 16, 1957 as Hideo Higashikokubaru (東国原 英夫 Higashikokubaru Hideo?) in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, was a Japanese comedian who is most known for his role in the popular game show, Takeshi's Castle and for being the governor of Miyazaki Prefecture since 23 January 2007 (as of July 2007.)

After graduating from Senshu University, Higashikokubaru apprenticed to Takeshi Kitano and became a comedian in 1982.

On January 21, 2007, Higashi was elected governor of Miyazaki Prefecture, replacing former governor Tadahiro Ando, who resigned after being arrested for bid rigging. He uses his official name (Hideo Higashikokubaru) as governor of Miyazaki.[1]

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[edit] Early life

Higashikokubaru graduated from Senshu University in the early 1980s. He entered Waseda University in 2004, majoring in local autonomy, but dropped out in March 2006.

[edit] Personal

  • Height: 171 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches)
  • Weight: 59 kilograms (130 lb)
  • Marital status: Divorced (Higashi and wife Kazuko Kato split in February 2006[2])
  • Hobbies: Golf, marathon running

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Movies

Shôjo (2001)
Getting Any? (1995)
Shishiohtachi no natsu (1991)

[edit] Television

Waratteru Baai desuyo! (1980)
Owarai Star Tanjo (1983)
Super Jocky (1983-1990)
Takeshi's Castle (1986-1989)
Darenimo ienai (1993)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Brasor, Phillip. From comedian to politician: an easy step for Miyazaki's governor, The Japan Times
  2. ^ Comedian Sonomanma Higashi, actress Kazuko Kato divorce

[edit] External links

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