Japanese movie stars died in 2003
Here are 2 famous actresses from Japan died in 2003:
Misa Uehara
Misa Uehara (March 26, 1937 Fukuoka-November 27, 2014) a.k.a. Misako Uehara or Uehara Misa was a Japanese actor.
She began her career in the 1950s as a singer with a group called the "Swinging Bachelors". In the 1960s, she transitioned to acting and quickly became a popular actress, starring in several films such as "Kaidan Yukijorô" and "Jutai". Uehara was known for her beauty and talent, which won her several awards throughout her career. She retired from acting in 1970 after marrying a prominent Japanese businessman but remained a beloved figure in Japanese pop culture.
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Reiko Dan
Reiko Dan (March 26, 1935 Kyoto Prefecture-November 24, 2003) otherwise known as Reiko Hamada was a Japanese actor. She had one child, Yuta Dan.
Reiko Dan began her acting career in the 1950s and soon became a popular actress in Japan. She was known for her roles in various films such as "The Human Condition" (1959), "Yojimbo" (1961), and "Samurai Assassin" (1965). Dan also appeared in numerous television dramas throughout her career. In 1971, she won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress for her role in "Love and Curse." Dan was an accomplished theater actress as well, appearing in various productions such as "Cats" and "Les Miserables." In addition to her acting career, she was also a stage director and producer. Dan passed away at the age of 68 from a ruptured aortic aneurysm.
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