Sanma Akashiya (明石家 さんま, Akashiya Sanma, born July 1, 1955 in Kushimoto, Wakayama) is a Japanese TV comedian and actor simply known as Sanma. His real name is Takafumi Sugimoto (杉本 高文, Sugimoto Takafumi). 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. He is known for his ability to endlessly carry a conversation. His protruding front teeth are often ridiculed even by himself.