Quick Facts
Born:
1918-12-02
Birthplace:
Tokyo, Japan
Credits:
115 Total Roles
Mieko Takamine
Acting
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Biography
Mieko Takamine (高峰三枝子, Takamine Mieko) (2 December 1918 – 27 May 1990) was a Japanese actress and singer.
Mieko Takamine was born the eldest daughter of famous chikuzen biwa player and teacher Chikufu Takamine. She gave her acting debut in the 1936 film Kimi yo takarakani utae, produced by the Shochiku studios, to which she would remain affiliated throughout her career, although she would also occasionally appear in productions of other companies after the war. Her first released record as a singer was the theme song for the film Hotaru no hikari (1938), and she soon established herself as a "singing movie star".
Takamine starred in films of Japan's most notable directors, including Hiroshi Shimizu, Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse and Keisuke Kinoshita.
In 1976, Takamine won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 19th Blue Ribbon Awards for her role in The Inugamis (1976). In 1985, she was awarded the Medal of Purple Ribbon and a special Mainichi Film Award for her longtime achievements as a performer
Mieko Takamine was born the eldest daughter of famous chikuzen biwa player and teacher Chikufu Takamine. She gave her acting debut in the 1936 film Kimi yo takarakani utae, produced by the Shochiku studios, to which she would remain affiliated throughout her career, although she would also occasionally appear in productions of other companies after the war. Her first released record as a singer was the theme song for the film Hotaru no hikari (1938), and she soon established herself as a "singing movie star".
Takamine starred in films of Japan's most notable directors, including Hiroshi Shimizu, Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse and Keisuke Kinoshita.
In 1976, Takamine won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 19th Blue Ribbon Awards for her role in The Inugamis (1976). In 1985, she was awarded the Medal of Purple Ribbon and a special Mainichi Film Award for her longtime achievements as a performer
Known For
The 47 Ronin
Omino
The Inugami Family
Matsuko Inugami
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family
Setsuko Toda
The Masseurs and a Woman
Michiho Misawa
Love Under the Crucifix
Riki
Dancing Girl
Namiko
Wife
Mihoko Nakagawa
The Garden of Women
Mayumi Gojo
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Flower Season MOVIE | Self |
| 1989 | Four Days of Snow and Blood MOVIE | Haruko Saito |
| 1988 | Memories of You MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Appassionata MOVIE | Self |
| 1983 | Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series TV | Itoko Ichiyanagi |
| 1983 | Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series TV | Matsuyo Tokiwa |
| 1980 | The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail MOVIE | Self |
| 1980 | An Ocean to Cross MOVIE | Yoroshime |
| 1979 | The Shogun Assassins MOVIE | Self |
| 1978 | The Phoenix MOVIE | Queen Himiko of Yamatai |