Quick Facts
Born:
1917-09-11
Birthplace:
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Credits:
82 Total Roles
Yukiko Todoroki
Acting
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Biography
Yukiko Todoroki (轟 夕起子 Todoroki Yukiko; September 11, 1917 – May 11, 1967) was a Japanese actress. Her real name was Tsuruko Nishiyama. She participated in the Takarazuka Revue. At Takarazuka, she was known not by her real name, but by the stage name Toruko (Turquoise or Turk). Her birthplace was Shinbori, Azabu-ku in Tokyo. Her two ex-husbands were film directors Masahiro Makino and Koji Shima. Her son is Masayuki Makino, the principal of Okinawa Actors School. Anna Makino, a former member of idol group Super Monkey's, is her granddaughter.
Known For
Sanshiro Sugata
Sayo Murai
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two
Sayo
Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District
Otoku
The Lady of Musashino
Tomiko Ono
Hungry Soul
Mayumi Ogouchi
Hungry Soul, Part II
Mayumi Ogouchi
A Slope in the Sun
Midori Tashiro
Burden of Love
Ranko Araki
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Yama no Kanata ni TV | Self |
| 1965 | The Man's Crest: I Shall Kill MOVIE | Self |
| 1965 | The Rule for a Vagabond MOVIE | Self |
| 1965 | Ryuji's Journey: The Crest of Man MOVIE | Self |
| 1964 | The Flower and the Sword MOVIE | Self |
| 1964 | The Scarred Crest MOVIE | Self |
| 1964 | Dislikes MOVIE | Self |
| 1963 | Fight of the Gamblers MOVIE | Self |
| 1963 | The Dragon Crest MOVIE | Self |
| 1963 | The Symbol of a Man MOVIE | Kiyo Murata |