Chieko Baisho

Acting

Born June 29, 1941 · Kita, Tokyo, Japan

Also known as Baisho Chieko · 倍賞千恵子 · Baishō Chieko

Biography

Chieko Baisho (倍賞千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series from 1969 until 1995. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for "A Distant Cry from Spring".

Awards & recognition

Medal with Purple Ribbon · 2005
Kinuyo Tanaka Award · 1987
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1981
Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Supporting Actress · 1976
Elan d'or Award — Newcomer of the Year · 1962

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Mainichi Film Award — Best Actress
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1987 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1982 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1981 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1978 · nominated