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Nobuko Otowa Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1925-10-01

Birthplace:
Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan

Credits:
144 Total Roles

Nobuko Otowa

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Nobuko Otowa (1 October 1925 – 22 December 1994) was a Japanese film actress. She appeared in 134 films between 1950 and 1994. She was married to film director Kaneto Shindō. She posthumously won the award for best supporting actress at the 19th Japan Academy Prize for A Last Note, having been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer during its production.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2000 By Player MOVIE Okaji
1995 A Last Note MOVIE Toyoko Yanagawa
1992 Free and Easy 5 MOVIE Densuke's mother
1992 The Strange Tale of Oyuki MOVIE Masa
1991 朝比奈周平ミステリー TV 朝比奈容子
1990 Don't Mind MOVIE Self
1989 Dream Street MOVIE Tomi Izeki
1988 Sakura-tai Chiru MOVIE Self
1987 Asami Mitsuhiko Mysteries TV Self
1987 Children on the Island MOVIE Mistress

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