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Kuniko Miyake

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Kuniko Miyake

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Japanese actress (1916-1992)

Film & TV

Saitama, Japon

Kuniko Miyake (三宅邦子, September 17, 1916 – November 4, 1992) was a legendary Japanese actress. She was a prominent member of director Yasujirō Ozu's recurring ensemble cast, frequently portraying compassionate mothers, wives, and family figures. Her notable filmography includes timeless cinema classics such as "Late Spring" (1949), "Early Summer" (1951), "Tokyo Story" (1953), and "An Autumn…

Known for

  • Until the End of the World — Mrs. Mori1991
  • Wim Wenders in Tokyo — Self1990
  • Gonza the Spearman — Iwaki's wife1986
  • The Makioka Sisters — Tominaga's Aunt1983
  • Jirocho of Shimizu 1: The Glorious Port of Shimizu1981
  • The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges1974
  • The Daring Nun — Mother Superior1968
  • The Final Winner?1968
  • The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch — Sister Yamakawa1968
  • Sodachi zakari1967

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Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
Empire of Japan
Place of birth
Iwatsuki-ku
Place of death
Japan
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
Japanese
Image
Kuniko Miyake in Bakushu (1951).jpg
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date of birth
1916-09-17
date of death
1992-11-04
name in kana
みやけ くにこ
Commons category
Kuniko Miyake
name in native language
三宅邦子
start of work period
1934-00-00
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