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Sanma Akashiya (Takafumi Sugimoto (杉本 髙文)) was born on 1 July, 1955 in Koza, Wakayama, Japan (raised in Nara, Japan), is a Japanese comedian. Discover Sanma Akashiya's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As Takafumi Sugimoto (杉本 髙文)
Occupation N/A
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 1 July 1955
Birthday 1 July
Birthplace Koza, Wakayama, Japan (raised in Nara, Japan)
Nationality Japan

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Sanma Akashiya Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Sanma Akashiya height is 1.74 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.74 m
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Sanma Akashiya's Wife?

His wife is Shinobu Otake (1988 - 1992)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Shinobu Otake (1988 - 1992)
Sibling Not Available
Children Imalu

Sanma Akashiya Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sanma Akashiya worth at the age of 68 years old? Sanma Akashiya’s income source is mostly from being a successful comedian. He is from Japan. We have estimated Sanma Akashiya's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income comedian

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Sanma Akashiya (明石家 さんま) is a Japanese comedian, TV presenter, radio personality and actor most commonly known as Sanma-san.

His real name is Takafumi Sugimoto (杉本 髙文).

His talent agency is Yoshimoto Kogyo and his shishô (master) back when he studied rakugo is Shōfukutei Matsunosuke.

Together with Beat Takeshi and Tamori, Sanma is said to be one of the "Big Three" television comedians of Japan.

He is known for his ability to endlessly carry a conversation.

His protruding front teeth are often ridiculed, even by himself.

1988

Akashiya married actress Shinobu Otake in September 1988.

They met on the set of the drama series Danjo Shichinin Natsumonogatari.

At the time, Otake had one son from her previous marriage with her husband who had died.

1989

They had one daughter, Imalu Otake, born in 1989.

1992

The marriage lasted 4 years as they divorced in September 1992, they remained friends after and the two are sometimes seen on variety television programs together.

2009

Imalu went on to become a tarento in 2009 under the name IMALU.