There is a theory that he was the same person as Kanzaburo NAKAMURA (the First), Zamoto (leader of a theatrical company) of Nakamura-za Theater, one of the Edo Sanza of Kabuki (traditional drama performed by male actors), however, it is not certain.
歌舞伎江戸三座の一つ中村座の座元・中村勘三郎(初代)と同一人物とする説もあるが明確ではない。