Japanese movie stars born in 1961
Here are 12 famous actresses from Japan were born in 1961:
Michie Tomizawa
Michie Tomizawa (October 20, 1961 Maruko-) also known as Michie Ito or Ito Michie is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan and made her debut as a voice actress in 1984, playing the role of Maya Kitajima in the anime series "Glass no Kamen". Throughout her career, she has played a variety of roles in anime, video games, and live-action dramas, including Minako Aino/Sailor Venus in "Sailor Moon", Sumire Kisaragi in "Sakura Wars", and Holinshed in "Guilty Gear". Tomizawa has also had success as an actor, performing in stage productions, TV dramas, and films. In addition to her work in entertainment, she is the founder and CEO of her own company, Michie Corporation, which provides voice acting and talent management services.
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Maria Kawamura
Maria Kawamura (November 21, 1961 Setagaya-) otherwise known as Shigeyo Kawamura, Shigeyo Maria Kawamura, Kawamura Maria Shigeyo, Kawamura Maria or Kawamura, Maria is a Japanese voice actor, singer and actor.
She began her voice acting career in 1984 with the anime TV series "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" as the voice of Four Murasame. She has since provided voices for many popular anime series, including "Neon Genesis Evangelion" as the voice of Mari Makinami Illustrious, "City Hunter" as the voice of Saeko Nogami, and "Slayers" as the voice of Naga the Serpent.
Apart from voice acting, she has also appeared in live-action TV dramas and films. She debuted as an actress in the 1983 film "Tokimeki ni Shisu" and has since starred in over 20 films and TV shows.
In addition to her acting career, Kawamura is also a talented singer. She has released several albums and has performed theme songs for various anime series.
Kawamura is known for her versatile voice, which allows her to play a wide range of characters, from young boys to mature women. She has won several awards for her voice acting performances, including the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 7th Seiyu Awards in 2013.
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Atsuko Asano
Atsuko Asano (March 4, 1961 Adachi-) a.k.a. 浅野 温子, Asano Atsuko, Uozumi Atsuko, 魚住 温子 or Atsuko Uozumi is a Japanese actor. She has one child, Yu Uozumi.
Aside from being an actor, Atsuko Asano is also a voice actor and has lent her voice to numerous anime and video game characters. Some of her notable voice acting roles include Motoko Kusanagi in "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex," Birdy Cephon Altera in "Birdy the Mighty," and Carmine in "Dead or Alive." Asano has also appeared in various TV dramas and films, including "Otoko wa tsurai yo: Torajiro kurenai no hana" and "The 100th Love with You." In addition to her acting career, Asano is also a singer and has released several albums and singles throughout the years.
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Mako Ishino
Mako Ishino (January 31, 1961 Kanzaki, Hyōgo-) also known as Ishino Mako is a Japanese actor and singer.
She began her career in entertainment in the 1980s as a singer, releasing several albums and singles. In 1985, she made her debut as an actress in the film "The Third Base" and has since appeared in numerous films and TV dramas. Some of her notable works include "Sailor Suit and Machine Gun", "The Locker 2", and "Prisoner". She has won several awards for her performances, including the Best Supporting Actress at the Japan Academy Prize for her role in the film "Dandelion". In addition to her acting career, Ishino is also a prominent TV personality, hosting various variety shows and music programs. She is known for her warm personality and down-to-earth attitude, and is highly regarded by her fans and colleagues in the industry.
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Hitomi Takahashi
Hitomi Takahashi (August 23, 1961 Tokyo-) a.k.a. 高橋 ひとみ, たかはし ひとみ or Takahashi Hitomi is a Japanese actor.
She began her acting career in the 1980s and has since appeared in numerous Japanese TV dramas and films. One of her most notable roles was in the popular 1993 drama series "Hachidai Shogun Yoshimune" where she played the lead female role. Takahashi has also received critical acclaim for her work on stage, receiving the prestigious Yomiuri Theater Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006. In addition to acting, she is also known for her work as a voice actress, having lent her voice to characters in several popular anime series such as "Slayers," "Digimon Adventure," and "Dragon Ball GT."
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Hiromi Ishikawa
Hiromi Ishikawa (November 12, 1961 Tokyo-) also known as Ishikawa Hiromi is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
He is best known for his work in anime series such as "Naruto" (as Gato), "Bleach" (as Kouga Kuchiki), "One Piece" (as Crocodile), and "Fist of the North Star" (as Raoh). He has also lent his voice to video game characters in "Final Fantasy XV" (as Aranea Highwind) and "Street Fighter V" (as E. Honda).
In addition to voice acting, Ishikawa has appeared in live-action dramas and films, including "The Chasing World" (2008), "Gokusen" (2002), and "Downtown Rocket" (2015). He has also acted in stage productions, such as "Death Note: The Musical" (2015) and "The Prince of Tennis Musical" (2005-2007).
Ishikawa is affiliated with the talent agency Arthur Entertainment and continues to work in the voice acting industry.
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Yoshimi Iwasaki
Yoshimi Iwasaki (June 15, 1961 Fukagawa, Tokyo-) also known as Iwasaki Yoshimi or Iwasaki, Yoshimi is a Japanese singer and actor.
She began her career as a singer in the late 1970s and has released over 40 singles and 20 albums throughout her career. She is known for her powerful, emotional performances and has been credited with helping to popularize female ballads in Japan. In addition to her music career, Iwasaki has also appeared in several television dramas and films, and has even had her own radio show. She has won numerous awards for her music, including the prestigious Japan Record Award, and is considered one of the most influential singers in Japanese pop music history. Despite battling cancer since 2003, she continues to perform and release music to this day.
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Miki Takahashi
Miki Takahashi (September 19, 1961 Bunkyō-) also known as Takahashi Miki is a Japanese voice actor, singer and actor.
She is best known for her role as Detective Conan's Ai Haibara in the popular anime series Detective Conan. Takahashi has also lent her voice to several other popular anime titles, including Full Metal Panic!, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, and Great Teacher Onizuka.
Aside from her work in voice acting, Takahashi has also pursued a career in music. She released her first single "Good-bye Lonely Blue" in 1998 and has since released several albums, including "Silent Möbius Character Vocal Collection" and "Eien to Iu Basho".
Takahashi has also appeared in a number of live-action TV dramas and films, including "Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle", "Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari: Fall 2001 Special", and "Heaven's Door".
Throughout her career, Takahashi has won several awards for her voice acting performances, including the "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" award at the 11th Seiyu Awards. Her talent, versatility, and success have established her as one of the most prominent voice actors in Japan.
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Yuko Kobayashi
Yuko Kobayashi (February 6, 1961 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Kobayashi Yūko, Yuuko Kobayashi, Yūko Kobayashi, Hoshino Yuko, Yuko Hoshino or Yûko Kobayashi is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
She began her acting career in the 1980s and has appeared in various TV dramas, films, and stage productions. Some of her notable roles include Emi in "The Discarnates," Sachiyo in "The Insect Woman," and Kanae in "The Yellow Handkerchief." As a voice actor, she has lent her voice to numerous anime series and films, including "Sailor Moon," "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing," and "InuYasha." She has also provided her voice for video games such as "Final Fantasy XII" and "Kingdom Hearts II." In addition to her acting career, Kobayashi has also released several albums as a singer and has written a book about her experiences as a voice actor.
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Miyuki Matsuda
Miyuki Matsuda (October 6, 1961 Suginami-) also known as Miyuki Kumagai, Matsuda Miyuki or Kumagai Miyuki is a Japanese actor and photographer. Her children are called Ryuhei Matsuda and Shota Matsuda.
Born and raised in Suginami, Tokyo, Matsuda began her career as an actor in the late 1970s. She appeared in various television dramas and movies throughout the 80s and 90s, such as "Kuchibiru ni uta wo" (1982) and "Ran" (1985). In the early 2000s, she shifted her focus to photography and began exhibiting her work in solo and group exhibitions. Her photography is known for its focus on everyday life and capturing the beauty in the mundane. Matsuda has also published several photography books, including "Innocent Colors" and "Vagabond". Despite her success in photography, she continues to act and has appeared in recent television dramas like "Saigo no Restaurant" (2016) and "Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Dokomademo" (2020).
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Jun Togawa
Jun Togawa (March 31, 1961 Shinjuku-) otherwise known as Togawa Jun, Togawa Junko, Junko Togawa or Togawa, Jun is a Japanese actor, singer and musician.
She gained popularity in the 1980s as the lead vocalist for the band Yapoos, which was known for their avant-garde sound and theatrical performances. Togawa has since released over a dozen solo albums, collaborated with other artists, and composed music for films and theater productions. In addition to her music career, she has acted in several films and TV dramas, as well as worked as a voice actor for anime series. Togawa's unique style and artistic experimentation have made her a cult figure in Japanese pop culture.
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Kayoko Fujii
Kayoko Fujii (April 21, 1961 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Kyoko Fujii or Fujii Kayoko is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She graduated from Tamagawa University and started her career as a voice actor in the early '80s. Fujii has worked on various anime, drama CDs, and video games, lending her voice to many characters, such as Yūko in "Kimagure Orange Road," Satoko in "Maison Ikkoku," and Erin in "Pokémon." In addition to voice acting, she has also appeared in live-action TV dramas and films, including "Long Vacation," "Kamisama mou sukoshi dake," and "Koisuru Onnatachi." Fujii has won several awards for her performances, including the Best Actress Award at the 13th Festival of the Japan Chapter of the International Association of Theatre Critics for her role in "Shamisen to Yobanaide." She is affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce.
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