He shares the award with Tochinoshin, who defeated four ozeki.
This was the first time in the festival's history that two actors had shared the award.
He shared the award with the episodes director Walter Hill and the team of assistant directors.
On one occasion two players shared the award for a season.
He shared the award with Tim Duncan in 2000.
He'll be sharing the award with the biologist Linda Buck.
Comment: "Actually, she has to share the award with him.
It was the first time two players have shared the award since its establishment in 1924.
The two are the first players to share the award in its 28-year history.
In 2001, along with her husband, she shared the award as First Citizens from the local chamber of commerce.