Kikuko Hanaoka

Kikuko Hanaoka was a Japanese actress who rose to prominence as a beloved comedy performer before transitioning to supporting roles in postwar cinema.

What do we know about Kikuko Hanaoka?

Here are the key biographical details about Kikuko Hanaoka:

  • Name: Kikuko Hanaoka
  • Also Known As: 花岡菊子
  • Date of Birth: September 11, 1910
  • Place of Birth: Shizuoka, Japan
  • Date of Death: June 12, 1984
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Actor

Who is Kikuko Hanaoka?

Kikuko Hanaoka (September 11, 1910 – June 12, 1984, birth name: Ikuyo Takigawa) was a Japanese actress. She was known as a comedy actress of Shochiku Kamata Studio in the late 1920s. After the war, she acted in Shin-Toho films as a supporting actress.

What is Kikuko Hanaoka known for?

With 76 film credits, Kikuko Hanaoka's most recognized screen appearances include:

  • The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939, Movie)
  • The Ghost of Yotsuya (1959, Movie)
  • Love Letter (1953, Movie)
  • Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth? (1932, Movie)
  • No Blood Relation (1932, Movie)
  • Ginza Cosmetics (1951, Movie)
  • The Ghost of Kasane (1957, Movie)
  • The Way of Drama (1944, Movie)
  • The Ghosts of Yotsuya (1956, Movie)
  • This Happy Life (1944, Movie)

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