Japanese movie stars died in 1972
Here are 1 famous actresses from Japan died in 1972:
Chôko Iida
Chôko Iida (April 15, 1897 Asakusa, Tokyo-December 26, 1972) a.k.a. Choko Iida or Chouko Iida was a Japanese actor.
She was one of the pioneers of the Japanese film industry, appearing in over 200 films in her career which spanned from the silent era to the 1960s. Iida started her acting career in 1920 in the film "Nakayama Hanshiro". She was known for her versatile acting skills, portraying both strong-willed and gentle characters on screen. Some of her notable films include "Chikamatsu monogatari" (1954), "Sansho the Bailiff" (1954), and "Floating Clouds" (1955). Iida also appeared on stage, including the role of Lady Macbeth in a Japanese production of Shakespeare's play. In 1962, she was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon for her contribution to the arts.
Despite her illustrious career, Iida's personal life was marred by tragedy. Her husband, actor and film director Minoru Murata, died in a plane crash in 1944. She also lost two children at young ages. Iida retired from acting in the 1960s and passed away from pneumonia in 1972 at the age of 75. In addition to her impressive filmography, Iida also wrote a book titled "Ningyo o yomu" (Reading Dolls), which examined the history and significance of Japanese dolls. Her legacy continues to inspire aspiring actors and filmmakers in Japan.
Iida's contributions to the Japanese film industry were not limited to her acting work. She also served as a mentor to many young actors and actresses, including Setsuko Hara who would go on to become one of Japan's most iconic actresses. Iida's influence on the industry was recognized with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Japan Academy in 1980. In recent years, there has been renewed interest in Iida's life and career, with several retrospective screenings of her films and exhibitions of her writings and personal effects. In 2019, a street in Tokyo's Taito Ward was named after Iida in honor of her contributions to the arts and her impact on Japanese culture.