Japanese movie stars died in 1999
Here are 2 famous actresses from Japan died in 1999:
Yoko Tani
Yoko Tani (August 2, 1928 Paris-April 19, 1999 Paris) also known as Yoko, Itani Yōko or Yoko Itani was a Japanese actor and entertainer.
She was known for her work in both French and British productions, making appearances in over 30 films throughout her career. Tani began her career as a cabaret dancer in Paris before transitioning to acting in the 1950s. She gained international recognition with her role in the 1956 film "Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst." Tani was fluent in multiple languages and often served as a cultural liaison between French and Japanese communities. She was also an accomplished stage performer, appearing in productions of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the West End. Tani continued to work in film and television into the 1990s, and was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure by the Japanese government in 1985 for her contributions to the arts.
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Shizue Natsukawa
Shizue Natsukawa (March 9, 1909 Tokyo City-February 24, 1999 Tokyo) also known as Natsukawa Shizue or Shizue Natsuka was a Japanese actor. Her child is called .
Shizue Natsukawa began her acting career in the 1930s and starred in numerous Japanese films, including "Osaka Elegy" and "Women of the Night". She was a member of the Shochiku Kamata acting troupe and worked alongside notable actors such as Kinuyo Tanaka and Ken Uehara. Natsukawa also appeared in a few Hollywood productions, including "Teahouse of the August Moon". She retired from acting in 1979 but continued to make occasional appearances on television. Her child, Yutaka Mizutani, is also an actor and has appeared in popular Japanese dramas and films.
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