Chieko Baisho

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Chieko Baisho

Acting 85 June 29, 1941

Kita, Tokyo, Japan

Chieko Baisho (倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo"…

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Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

8.4 2004 Movie
Weathering with You

Weathering with You

8.0 2019 Movie
Plan 75

Plan 75

6.6 2022 Movie
The Hidden Blade

The Hidden Blade

7.4 2004 Movie
Suzuran

Suzuran

8.5 1999 TV Show
Jungle Emperor Leo

Jungle Emperor Leo

7.0 1997 Movie
Mansaku no hana

Mansaku no hana

1981 TV Show
The Yellow Handkerchief

The Yellow Handkerchief

7.0 1977 Movie
The Little House

The Little House

6.8 2014 Movie
Kabei: Our Mother

Kabei: Our Mother

7.4 2008 Movie
Tokyo Taxi

Tokyo Taxi

7.3 2025 Movie
A Distant Cry from Spring

A Distant Cry from Spring

7.4 1980 Movie

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Chieko Baisho (倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series from 1969 until 1995. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for "A Distant Cry from Spring".

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Till We Meet Again on the Starry Hill

    Movie

  2. 2025
    Tokyo Taxi

    Movie Sumire Takano

  3. 2024
    55th anniversary performance of Tora-San: Rakugo, Talk and Tora Jiro Returns

    Movie

  4. 2022
    Plan 75

    Movie Michi Tsunotani

  5. 2021
    Arc

    Movie Rina

  6. 2020
    461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son

    Movie Natsuko Suzumoto

  7. 2019
    Tora-san, Wish You Were Here

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  8. 2019
    Weathering with You

    Movie Fumi Tachibana (voice)

  9. 2019
    Only the Cat Knows

    Movie Yukiko

  10. 2014
    The Little House

    Movie Taki Nunomiya

  11. 2013
    It All Began When I Met You

    Movie Kotoko

  12. 2013
    Hameln

    Movie Ritsuko

  13. 2012
    Tokyo Newcomer

    Movie Old Woman

  14. 2010
    Zatoichi: The Last

    Movie Mitsu

  15. 2009
    Honokaa Boy

    Movie Bee

  16. 2008
    Kabei: Our Mother

    Movie Hatsuko Nogami

More credits
  1. 2005
    A Heartful of Love

    Movie Tomoe Kakuta

  2. 2004
    The Hidden Blade

    Movie Mrs. Katagiri

  3. 2004
    Howl's Moving Castle

    Movie Sophie (voice)

  4. 2004
    Konbanwa

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  5. 2002
    The Summer Promise

    TV show

  6. 2001
    Tracing the Gray Summer

    Movie Sonia (voice)

  7. 1999
    Suzuran

    TV show Moe Tokiwa / Moe Hidaka

  8. 1997
    The Rainbow Seeker 2

    Movie

  9. 1997
    Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  10. 1997
    Jungle Emperor Leo

    Movie Lyre (voice)

  11. 1996
    The Rainbow Seeker

    Movie

  12. 1995
    Tora-san to the Rescue

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  13. 1994
    Tora-san's Easy Advice

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  14. 1993
    Tora-san's Matchmaker

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  15. 1992
    Tora-san Makes Excuses

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  16. 1991
    Tora-san Confesses

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  17. 1990
    Tora-san Takes a Vacation

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  18. 1989
    Tora-san, My Uncle

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  19. 1989
    Tora-san Goes to Vienna

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  20. 1989
    Thousand Cranes

    Movie

  21. 1988
    Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  22. 1988
    Downtown Heroes

    Movie

  23. 1987
    Tora-san Plays Daddy

    Movie 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）

  24. 1987
    Tora-san Goes North

    Movie Sakura