Kuniko Miyake

Kuniko Miyake (三宅 邦子, Miyake Kuniko, 17 September 1916 – 4 November 1992) was a Japanese actress. She appeared in more than 180 films from 1934 to 1991.

Kuniko Miyake
Kuniko Miyake in Bakushu (1951)
Born(1916-09-17)17 September 1916
Died4 November 1992(1992-11-04) (aged 76)
Japan
OccupationActor
Years active1934–1991

Career

Miyake joined the Shochiku studio in 1934 and made her film debut with Yume no sasayaki.[1] Known for her refined and reliable acting,[1] she appeared in many films directed by Yasujirō Ozu, including Late Spring and Tokyo Story. She also frequently appeared in television dramas.[1]

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1941 Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family
1949 Waga Koi wa Moenu
Late Spring
1950 Arupusu monogatari Yasei
1951 Early Summer
Chichi Koishi
1952 Hibari no Sākasu Kanashiki Kobato
The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice
1953 Tokyo Story
1955 Hotaru no Hikari
1956 Early Spring
1957 Suzakumon
1959 Good Morning
1960 Late Autumn
1962 An Autumn Afternoon
1986 Gonza the Spearman
1991 Until the End of the World Mrs. Mori

References

  1. "Miyake Kuniko". Kotobanku (in Japanese). Asahi Shinbun. Retrieved 5 March 2015.


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