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Mieko Takamine

Acting

0.7 Popularity Dec 02, 1918 (71 years old) Tokyo, Japan

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...

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

Filmography 107

1990
1989
Four Days of Snow and Blood Movie

as Haruko Saito

1984
1980
An Ocean to Cross Movie

as Yoroshime

1978
The Phoenix Movie

as Queen Himiko of Yamatai

1978
Queen Bee Movie

as Takako Higashikoji

1977
1976
The Inugami Family Movie

as Matsuko Inugami

1973
Rebellion Reward Movie

as Yoshie

1967
1967
Pomegranate Time Movie

as Nobuko Sakamoto

Photos 2

Mieko Takamine Photo
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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday December 02, 1918 (71 years old)
Died May 27, 1990
Place of Birth Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As Takamine Mieko, Миэко Такаминэ, 高峰三枝子 and 1 more
Years Active 1937 - 1990
Popularity 0.7
Career Stats
107 Total Credits
104 Movie Roles
3 TV Roles
2 Photos