Japanese movie stars died in 2010
Here are 2 famous actresses from Japan died in 2010:
Hideko Takamine
Hideko Takamine (March 27, 1924 Hakodate-December 28, 2010 Tokyo) also known as Deko, Hideko Hirayama, Takamine Hideko, 高峰 秀子, Matsuyama Hideko, ひらやま ひでこ, Hideko Matsuyama, まつやま ひでこ, 松山 秀子, 平山 秀子, たかみね ひでこ, Hirayama Hideko or デコちゃん was a Japanese actor. Her child is called Akemi Saito.
Hideko Takamine was one of the most celebrated and accomplished actors in Japanese cinema. She began her acting career at the age of five and went on to star in over 200 films over the course of her career. Known for her versatility and range, she played a variety of roles in films ranging from drama and romance to comedy and action. Some of her most famous films include "The Ballad of Narayama," "Twenty-Four Eyes," and "Floating Clouds." She was also a recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to Japanese cinema, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress. Despite her success, Takamine was known for her humility and remained dedicated to her craft throughout her life.
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Tanie Kitabayashi
Tanie Kitabayashi (May 21, 1911 Chūō-April 27, 2010 Setagaya) also known as Taniye Kitabayashi, Tanie Kitamura, Reiko Ando, Kitabayashi Tanie, Andō Reiko or Reiko Andou was a Japanese actor and voice actor.
Tanie Kitabayashi began her acting career in the early 1920s and rose to prominence in the Japanese film industry during the 1930s. She gained a reputation for her versatile and nuanced performances, portraying a wide range of characters across various genres. Kitabayashi was also a prolific voice actor, lending her voice to numerous anime productions and dubbing foreign films into Japanese.
Throughout her career, Kitabayashi received several accolades for her contributions to the Japanese entertainment industry. In 1976, she was awarded the Order of the Precious Crown, one of Japan's highest honors, for her achievements in acting. She continued to act well into her 90s and passed away in 2010 at the age of 98. Today, she is remembered as one of Japan's most iconic and beloved actors.
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