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Chieko Baisho

Chieko Baisho

Birthday: 1941-06-29 | Place of Birth: Kita, Tokyo, Japan

Chieko Baisho (倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series from 1969 until 1995. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for "A Distant Cry from Spring".

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
Plan 75

as    Michi Tsunotani

2021
Arc

as    Rina

2020
Weathering with You

as    Fumi Tachibana (voice)

2019
Tora-san, Wish You Were Here

as    Sakura Suwa (Torajiro's sister)

2019
Only the Cat Knows

as    Yukiko

2014
The Little House

as    Taki Nunomiya

2013
It All Began When I Met You

as    Kotoko

2013
Hameln

as    Ritsuko

2012
Tokyo Newcomer

as    Old Woman

2010
Zatoichi: The Last

as    Mitsu

2009
Honokaa Boy

as    Bee

2008
Kabei: Our Mother

as    Hatsuko Nogami

2005
The Hidden Blade

as    Mrs. Katagiri

2005
Howl's Moving Castle

as    Sophie (voice)

1997
Jungle Emperor Leo

as    Lyre (voice)

1991
Tora-san Confesses

as    Sakura

1990
Tora-san Takes a Vacation

as    Sakura

1989
Tora-san, My Uncle

as    Sakura

1987
Tora-san Plays Daddy

as    Sakura

1987
Tora-san Goes North

as    Sakura

1986
Lost in the Wilderness

as    Kimiko, Naomi's wife