Yoshiko Mita

Acting

Born October 8, 1941 · Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Also known as 三田　佳子

Biography

Yoshiko Mita is a Japanese actress. Born in the city of Osaka, she graduated from Joshibi High School of Art and Design in Suginami, Tokyo. In 1960, she was hired by Toei and made her acting debut. She remained with Toei until 1967, then became free to appear in films, on television, and on the stage. Her performance in the film W's Tragedy (1984) earned the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress in 1986. From 1991 to 1994, she topped Japan's official list of taxpayers in the Actors and Celebrities category.

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Awards & recognition

Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Actress · 1993
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1993
Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Actress · 1988
Kinuyo Tanaka Award · 1988
Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Supporting Actress · 1985

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Elan d'or Award — Newcomer of the Year · 1961
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1993 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1990 · nominated
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1988 · nominated