Mieko Takamine
Japanese actress and singer whose career spanned five decades, celebrated for her collaborations with Japan's most distinguished film directors.
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Here are the key biographical details about Mieko Takamine:
- Name: Mieko Takamine
- Also Known As: Takamine Mieko, Миэко Такаминэ, 高峰三枝子
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1918
- Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
- Date of Death: May 27, 1990
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Mieko Takamine?
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.
What is Mieko Takamine known for?
With over 110 film credits, Mieko Takamine's most celebrated performances include:
- The 47 Ronin (1941, Movie)
- The Inugami Family (1976, Movie)
- Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family (1941, Movie)
- The Masseurs and a Woman (1938, Movie)
- Love Under the Crucifix (1962, Movie)
- Wife (1953, Movie)
- Dancing Girl (1951, Movie)
- The Shogun Assassins (1979, Movie)
- The Garden of Women (1954, Movie)
- Four Days of Snow and Blood (1989, Movie)
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