# Peter (actor)

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For other actors named Peter, see [List of people with given name Peter](/source/List_of_people_with_given_name_Peter).

**Shinnosuke Ikehata** (池畑 慎之介, *Ikehata Shinnosuke*) (born August 8, 1952, in [Sakai, Osaka](/source/Sakai,_Osaka), Japan) is a Japanese singer, dancer and actor known for his roles in the 1969 film *[Funeral Parade of Roses](/source/Funeral_Parade_of_Roses)*, directed by [Toshio Matsumoto](/source/Toshio_Matsumoto), and the 1985 film *[Ran](/source/Ran_(film))*, directed by [Akira Kurosawa](/source/Akira_Kurosawa).[2] Ikehata uses the stage name **Peter** (ピーター, *Pītā*) when he appears on TV variety shows and musical revues. Always seen dancing in tight clothes at dancing clubs, he adopted the stage name at sixteen years old after his [style of dress](/source/Style_of_dress) and dance which was said to resemble [Peter Pan](/source/Peter_Pan_(character)). One of Japan's most famous gay entertainers, Peter's [androgynous](/source/Androgynous) appearance has enabled him to often play transgender characters and he often appears on stage in dresses.

## Filmography and discography

### Film

Film Year Title Role Notes 1969 Funeral Parade of Roses[3] Eddie 1970 Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival Three Pretty Devils[4] Singer 1977 Gokumon-tō (Prison Gate Isle) 1978 Hi no Tori 1979 The House of Hanging 1981 Fruits of Passion Madame 1985 Ran Kyoami 1986 Guinea Pig 4: Devil Woman Doctor Death Shadows Sentaro 2006 Death Note 2: The Last Name[5] Rem 2017 Hanagatami Old prostitute

### Television

- *Hojo Tokimune* (2001)
- *[Garo: Makai Senki](/source/Garo:_Makai_Senki)* (2012)
- *[Omusubi](/source/Omusubi_(TV_series))* (2024)[6]

### Video games

- *[Drakengard](/source/Drakengard_(video_game))* (2003), Caim, Angel (credited separately as Shinnosuke Ikehata and Peter)
- *[Drakengard 2](/source/Drakengard_2)* (2005), Caim, Angel (credited as Peter and Shinnosuke Ikehata)
- *[Nier](/source/Nier_(video_game))* (2010), Grimoire Weiss (credited as Peter and Shinnosuke Ikehata, succeeded by [Hiroki Yasumoto](/source/Hiroki_Yasumoto) in 2021 remaster)[7]
- *[Yakuza: Dead Souls](/source/Yakuza:_Dead_Souls)* (2011), DD
- *[Drakengard 3](/source/Drakengard_3)* (2013), Michael (credited as Peter)

## References

1. ["Shinnosuke Ikehata"](https://www.firstagent.jp/ikehata-shinnosuke/). *[FIRST AGENT](/source/FIRST_AGENT)*. Retrieved March 22, 2026.

1. Carr, Jay (December 20, 1985). ["Kurosawa's 'Ran' A Masterwork"](https://archive.today/20130201024419/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/662304971.html?dids=662304971:662304971&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+20,+1985&author=Jay+Carr,+Globe+Staff&pub=Boston+Globe+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=KUROSAWA'S+'RAN'+A+MASTERWORK&pqatl=google). *[Boston Globe](/source/Boston_Globe)*. Archived from [the original](https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/662304971.html?dids=662304971:662304971&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+20,+1985&author=Jay+Carr,+Globe+Staff&pub=Boston+Globe+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=KUROSAWA%27S+%27RAN%27+A+MASTERWORK&pqatl=google) on February 1, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2010.

1. Cleary, Sarah (June 16, 2020). ["Why Funeral Parade of Roses is a landmark of Japanese queer cinema"](https://www.bfi.org.uk/features/why-funeral-parade-roses-landmark-japanese-queer-cinema). *[British Film Institute](/source/British_Film_Institute)*. Retrieved December 11, 2022.

1. ["Three Pretty Devils"](http://www.brns.com/japan/pages1/japan148.html). *brns.com*. Retrieved March 22, 2026.

1. ["Shinnosuke Ikehata (visual voices guide)"](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Shinnosuke-Ikehata/). *Behind The Voice Actors*. Retrieved 2022-06-04.

1. ["おむすび:池畑慎之介、若月佑美、兒玉遥ら朝ドラ初出演 福岡・糸島編のキャスト11人発表"](https://mantan-web.jp/article/20240805dog00m200018000c.html). *Mantan-web*. Retrieved 5 August 2024.

1. ["Shinnosuke Ikehata (visual voices guide)"](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Shinnosuke-Ikehata/) (Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources). *behindthevoiceactors.com*. Retrieved March 27, 2022.

## External links

- [Shinnosuke Ikehata’s voice work](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Shinnosuke-Ikehata/) I
- [Peter](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0676201/) at IMDb

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