From outside the distinguished pedigree, he gained a successful career and became a top actor so, he made a lot of effort, but at the same time he was in conflict with other actors many times and he didn't show up when he didn't like the part.
門閥外から幹部俳優にまで出世するだけに努力もしたがその反面気性も強く、しばしば一座した俳優と衝突を繰り返したり役柄が気に入らないと休んだりした。