Tags: Comedian.
Sanma Akashiya (明石家 さんま Akashiya Sanma born July 1 1955 in Kushimoto Wakayama Japan) is a Japanese TV comedian and actor simply known as Sanma. His real name is Takafumi Sugimoto (杉本 高文 Sugimoto Takafumi).[citation needed] His talent agency is Yoshimoto Corporation.Together with Beat Takeshi and Tamori Sanma is said to be one of the Big Three tarento of Japan.[1] Sanma’s nickname is Owarai Kaiju (お笑い怪獣 Comedy Monster). He is known for his ability to endlessly carry a conversation.