Japanese movie stars died in 1961
Here are 2 famous actresses from Japan died in 1961:
Tsuru Aoki
Tsuru Aoki (September 9, 1892 Fukuoka-October 18, 1961 Tokyo) also known as Tsuru Aoki Hayakawa, Mrs. Sessue Hayakawa, Miss Tsuru Aoki, Tsuro Aoki, Tsura Aoki, Tsuri Aoki, 青木 鶴子 or Aoki was a Japanese actor. She had three children, Yukio Hayakawa, Yoshiko Hayakawa and Fujiko Hayakawa.
Aoki was born in Fukuoka, Japan and later immigrated to the United States. She made her film debut in The Curse of the Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with the West (1916) which was one of the first films made in the United States by an Asian-American. Aoki appeared in over 50 films in her career which spanned both silent and sound films. She often worked alongside her husband, actor Sessue Hayakawa, whom she married in 1914. The couple became popular in Hollywood during the silent era and were known as one of the first Asian-American power couples in Hollywood. Aoki also worked as a writer, director, and producer in addition to her acting career. She passed away in Tokyo at the age of 69.
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Ranko Hanai
Ranko Hanai (July 15, 1918 Osaka-May 21, 1961) also known as Yoshiko Shimizu was a Japanese actor.
She made her debut in 1934 with "Doshaburi no futari" and went on to appear in over 50 films throughout her career. In 1945, she formed her own production company, Hanai Productions, which allowed her to have greater control over her acting career. She was renowned for her versatility on screen, appearing in dramas, comedies, and action films. Hanai was also a skilled dancer and often incorporated dance into her performances. Tragically, she passed away at the young age of 42 due to a fire that broke out in her apartment building.
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