Japanese movie stars born in 1956
Here are 10 famous actresses from Japan were born in 1956:
Fukumi Kuroda
Fukumi Kuroda (July 21, 1956 Itabashi-) also known as Kuroda Fukumi is a Japanese actor.
She is best known for her roles in Japanese television dramas and films. Kuroda began her acting career in the early 80s and has since become a highly respected and celebrated actress in Japan. She has won several awards for her performances including the Best Actress Award at the Mainichi Film Awards and the Japan Academy Prize. In addition to acting, Kuroda is also a skilled dancer and has performed in numerous productions throughout her career. She continues to be an active member of the Japanese entertainment industry and is highly regarded by her peers and fans alike.
Mika Doi
Mika Doi (August 4, 1956 Sendai-) a.k.a. Doi Mika, Mika Itou, Doi, Mika, Mika Itô, Mika Itō or Itō Mika is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She is best known for her roles in anime series such as Yumeko Tachibana in "Space Battleship Yamato 2199", Faye Valentine in "Cowboy Bebop", and Toudou Shimako in "Maria-sama ga Miteru". She has also lent her voice to several video games, including "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" and "SoulCalibur IV". With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Doi is considered one of the most respected voice actors in Japan. She has won several awards for her performances, including the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 7th Seiyu Awards in 2013. Outside of her voice acting career, Doi is also a professor at Tokyo Keizai University, where she teaches voice acting.
Yoshiko Tanaka
Yoshiko Tanaka (April 8, 1956 Adachi-April 21, 2011 Minato) also known as Sue or Tanaka Yoshiko was a Japanese actor and singer.
Yoshiko Tanaka began her career as a singer with a debut in 1973 at just 17 years old. She released her first single "Yasashii Kimochi" in the same year. In the 1980s, she transitioned into acting and gained popularity for her roles in the hit dramas "Oshin" and "Ten Made Todoke." She also appeared in numerous films, including "Tampopo" and "Night on the Galactic Railroad."
Aside from her successful entertainment career, Yoshiko Tanaka was also an activist and environmentalist. She was a member of the board of directors of the Japan Bird Conservation Union and supported campaigns to save the rainforest in Indonesia. She worked tirelessly to raise awareness about environmental issues until her untimely passing in 2011 at the age of 55 due to breast cancer.
Miyoko Asada
Miyoko Asada (February 15, 1956 Minato-) is a Japanese actor.
She is known for her work in both film and television, appearing in a variety of roles throughout her career. Asada began her acting career in the mid-1970s, and quickly gained recognition for her talent and versatility. In addition to her work as an actress, she is also a writer and director, having written and directed several feature films in Japan. Asada has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry with numerous awards and accolades over the years, and she continues to be a respected figure in Japanese cinema.
Mao Daichi
Mao Daichi (February 5, 1956 Sumoto-) also known as Mayumi Tada is a Japanese actor and singer.
She began her career as a singer in 1972, at the age of 16, under the name Mayumi Tada. In 1973, she made her acting debut on the NHK drama Oshichi. Mao Daichi then gained recognition for her performance in the drama series Musashibo Benkei in 1986, and she won the award for Best Actress at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize for her role in the film Gonza the Spearman in 1987. She has also appeared in numerous other films and television dramas, including Oshin, Shadow Warriors, and The Last Samurai. Additionally, she has released several albums throughout her career and continues to perform as a singer. Mao Daichi is known for her versatile acting skills and her ability to portray a range of characters, from strong and independent women to vulnerable and emotional ones.
Akiko Kana
Akiko Kana (March 8, 1956 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Yûko Ôzeki, Yûko Sekita, Ozeki Yuko, Sekita Yûko or Yuko Ozeki is a Japanese actor.
She started her career as a child actress in Japanese films and television shows in the 1960s. Her breakthrough role came in the film "Tora-san's Grand Scheme" in 1970. She went on to star in many popular TV dramas and films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including the TV drama "The Yagyu Conspiracy" and the film "The Bullet Train." In the 1990s, she took a break from acting to focus on her family, but returned to acting in the early 2000s, appearing in films such as "Kamikaze Girls" and TV dramas such as "Tokyo Tower" and "Beginners!". She has also done voice-over work for anime series and films, including "Death Note" and "Dragon Ball Z". She has received multiple awards for her acting, including the Best Supporting Actress award at the Japan Academy Awards for her performance in the film "Spellbound" in 1999.
Michi Yamamura
Michi Yamamura (November 5, 1956 Ise-) also known as Yamamura Michi, 山村 美智, やまむら みち, 山村 美智子, やまむら みちこ, Michiko Yamamura, Yamamura Michiko, 宅間 美智子, たくま みちこ, Michiko Takuma or Takuma Michiko is a Japanese announcer and actor.
She began her career as a news announcer in 1978 for NHK and went on to become a well-known face on Japanese television, hosting a variety of programs including news shows and variety shows. In addition to her work as an announcer, Yamamura has also acted in numerous TV dramas and films, including the popular series "Oshin" and the film "Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You." She has won several awards for her work, including the Best Supporting Actress award at the 13th Japan Academy Prize for her performance in the film "W no higeki." Yamamura continues to work in the entertainment industry, and is known for her warm and engaging personality both on and off screen.
Wakiko Kano
Wakiko Kano (April 23, 1956 Hokkaido-) also known as Wakiko Takamatsu is a Japanese actor.
She first gained recognition for her role as Yumiko in the 1983 film "The Sea and Poison", which earned her a Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout her career, she has acted in numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions, including "The Crazy Family", "Ososhiki: Death of a Tea Master", and "Hospital on the Hill". Kano is also known for her voice acting work, particularly as the Japanese dub voice of Laura Dern's character in the film "Jurassic Park". In addition to her acting career, she has written several books and served as a judge for the 2011 Miss Universe Japan pageant.
Tomoko Miyadera
Tomoko Miyadera (October 4, 1956 Kumamoto Prefecture-) is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She started her career in voice acting in 1982 with the anime "Arcadia of My Youth", where she played the role of Emeraldas. She is well-known for her roles in popular anime such as "Sailor Moon", where she played the character "Kaolinite", and "Slam Dunk", where she played "Ayako". Miyadera is also known for her work in video games, where she has voiced characters in games such as "Final Fantasy VII" and "Dead or Alive: Dimensions". In addition to her voice acting roles, Miyadera has appeared in live-action films and television dramas in Japan. She has won multiple awards for her work, including the Tokyo Anime Award and the Seiyu Award.
Etsuko Hara
Etsuko Hara (April 1, 1956 Niigata-) is a Japanese actor.
She made her debut as a member of the theater group Tokyo Kid Brothers in 1976. Hara gained fame for her performances in various films and TV dramas, including "Lost Paradise" (1997) and "Departures" (2008), for which she won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Japan Academy Prize. She is known for her natural acting style and has been praised for her ability to portray complex emotions. Hara has also worked as a stage director and writer, and is a member of the Japan Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.