Kataoka Gato (片岡我當)
Gato KATAOKA is a Kabuki (traditional drama performed by male actors) actor. The stage family name is Matsushimaya. Current Gato KATAOKA is the fifth. The Jomon (family crest) is Nanatsu-wari Maru ni Ni-hiki (two horizontal lines inside a circle that each has a width equal to one-seventh the diameter of the circle). Gato KATAOKA (片岡我當) is written as 片岡我当 in new letter shape.
Gato KATAOKA (the first)
He later became the eighth Nizaemon KATAOKA.
Gato KATAOKA (the second)
He was a disciple of the eighth Nizaemon KATAOKA and he was posthumously granted the professional name of Nizaemon KATAOKA (the ninth).
Gato KATAOKA (the third)
He later became the 11th Nizaemon KATAOKA.
Gato KATAOKA (the fourth)
He later became the 13th Nizaemon KATAOKA.
Gato KATAOKA (the fifth)
He is the oldest son of the fourth. His real name is Hidekimi KATAOKA.