Quick Facts
Born:
1933-11-08
Birthplace:
Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Credits:
146 Total Roles
Ayako Wakao
Acting
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Biography
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Ayako Wakao (若尾 文子, Wakao Ayako, November 8, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress who was one of the country's biggest stars of the 20th century. Wakao began her career contracted to Daiei Studios in 1951 as part of the fifth "New Face" group. She has gone on to appear in over 100 feature films, plus numerous television movies and series. She was a favorite actress of director Yasuzo Masumura, starring in 20 of his films. In addition to her many collaborations with Masumura, she was a favorite of Kon Ichikawa, having starred or co-starred in seven of the director's works. She appeared in Kenji Mizoguchi's A Geisha and Street of Shame. She also appeared in Yasujirō Ozu's Floating Weeds.
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Ayako Wakao (若尾 文子, Wakao Ayako, November 8, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress who was one of the country's biggest stars of the 20th century. Wakao began her career contracted to Daiei Studios in 1951 as part of the fifth "New Face" group. She has gone on to appear in over 100 feature films, plus numerous television movies and series. She was a favorite actress of director Yasuzo Masumura, starring in 20 of his films. In addition to her many collaborations with Masumura, she was a favorite of Kon Ichikawa, having starred or co-starred in seven of the director's works. She appeared in Kenji Mizoguchi's A Geisha and Street of Shame. She also appeared in Yasujirō Ozu's Floating Weeds.
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Known For
Floating Weeds
Kayo
Street of Shame
Yasumi
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Umeno
An Actor's Revenge
Namiji
Red Angel
Nurse Sakura Nishi
A Geisha
Eiko
Irezumi
Otsuya
Manji
Mitsuko Tokumitsu
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Izakaya Moheji 4 MOVIE | Kihara Shino [New customer] |
| 2013 | Izakaya Moheji 2 MOVIE | Kihara Shino [New customer] |
| 2011 | Ohisama TV | Yoko Sudo (present day) |
| 2005 | Spring Snow MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | Tokugawa Yoshinobu TV | Yoshiko Tokugawa |
| 1996 | SMAP×SMAP TV | Bistro Guest |
| 1991 | The Tale of Genji TV | Self |
| 1988 | Takeda Shingen TV | Self |
| 1988 | Takeda Shingen TV | Oi Fujin |
| 1987 | Princess from the Moon MOVIE | Tayoshime |